Prime 3.1-acre development opportunity in Higganum, with easy access to Route 9 and the quaint downtown. The site has already been cleared, graded, and improved with driveway access, offering a strong head start for future development. Zoning allows for full commercial use or a mixed-use project with up to 75% residential rentals. Under current regulations allowing 5 rental units per half acre and 25% coverage, the property may accommodate up to 30 residential rental units plus a minimum of 8,439 square feet of commercial space. Ideal for mixed-use, multifamily rental properties, retail, office, service, or investment-oriented development.
Sited on 6.4 private acres and set high above the road, this impressive 3,012-square-foot Colonial offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy, and functionality. A welcoming front porch, attached three car garage, beautifully landscaped grounds, flowering gardens, fruit trees, and stone walls create a picturesque setting. Designed with everyday living and entertaining in mind, the expansive floor plan with a thoughtful layout includes a formal living room, dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, inviting family room, private den, and a convenient mudroom with first-floor laundry. The second floor features a spacious primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and a huge recreation room that can easily serve as a media room, playroom, home gym, or all of the above! Outdoor living is equally impressive. Raised garden beds, perennials, a bluestone patio and barbecue area provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing or entertaining, while an outdoor shower adds a touch of convenience after a day spent gardening or enjoying the property. A separate garage/shed offers excellent storage for lawn and garden equipment, and an automatic whole-house generator provides added peace of mind year-round. The paved driveway, two-year old roof and recent remodeling makes this a truly move-in ready home! Surrounded by nature and offering exceptional comfort and versatility, this beautiful Colonial is a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, space, and the best of country living.
Tucked away in one of Higganum's most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained hip-roof Colonial offers exceptional privacy, with woods and open space bordering three sides of the property. Thoughtfully positioned when built in 2014 to take full advantage of the serene setting, the home makes a lasting first impression. Guests follow the walkway to the front door passing beautiful landscaped grounds and enter into a spacious foyer, while everyday entry is through the attached two-car garage with durable epoxy flooring. Kick off your shoes in the thoughtfully designed mudroom featuring custom cubbies, bench seating, and coat hooks. From there, the home opens to inviting living spaces ideal for both daily living and entertaining. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home with white cabinetry, a contrasting center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the family room with its updated fireplace, raised hearth, and custom built-ins. Formal living and dining rooms at the front of the home provide warm, versatile spaces for gatherings and holiday fun or for use as a home office. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and two full baths. Spoil yourself in the spacious primary suite with secondary access to the bonus room featuring hardwood floors, custom built-in desks, and charming window seat. Ideal as a home office, study area, playroom, or recreation room, this flexible space can adapt to your changing needs.
This exceptional antique home is one of Killingworth's true gems and is hidden in plain sight! Lovingly transformed by a local master craftsman, the home showcases remarkable custom woodworking, handcrafted cabinetry, beautifully restored wide board flooring, tons of natural light and timeless architectural details. Your guests will be in awe~~this isn't your typical antique!! The custom kitchen with butcher block countertops and large windows open to the dining room with fireplace and library with bookcases and privacy doors. The stunning Great Room is the showpiece of the home, featuring walls of windows, cherry paneling, distinctive brick flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace creating an inviting atmosphere no matter the season. Offering three bedrooms and three full baths, the thoughtfully designed layout includes a private primary suite with vaulted ceilings. Outside, the property is equally impressive. An oversized detached barn offers versatility with a two-car garage, an artist's studio, and a heated and air-conditioned second-floor office-ideal for working from home, creative pursuits, or additional living space. The picturesque, level yard features established gardens, mature trees, a fenced meadow, a stone patio perfect for outdoor entertaining, and a paved circular driveway. Privately set yet conveniently located directly across from the Killingworth Library, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare combination of privacy, craftsmanship, and New England charm.
Located on Madison Road (aka Route 79) in the rural town of Durham just north of the Killingworth town line, this 6.39 acre lot offers a diverse ecology. With over 1000 feet of road frontage, wonderful wildlife habitat, sizable wetlands, an abandoned town road with stonewalls to the rear and brook along the eastern line, one might find this undeveloped slice of heaven a perfect location to hunt or preserve! Can it be a building lot? The seller is unsure and has priced it accordingly. Buyers, please do your due diligence.