This California Raised Ranch is loaded w/ windows on both levels. The 2.24 Acre waterfront lot extends to a pond at the back of the property. Passive solar design captures the natural light & warmth of the sun. The original owner, a horticulturist, established beautiful flower gardens & planted specialty trees that are now mature providing beauty & privacy. A detached 2 car garage & full basement are bonuses. The eat in kitchen, w/ tile back splash & breakfast bar, is good sized w/ a large dining area. Sliders in the kitchen & living room lead to a deck running across the back of the house. The enclosed porch off the kitchen extends to the open deck providing both relaxation & a place to entertain. The dining room is lined w/ floor to ceiling windows looking out at the private backyard. A fireplace w/ exposed brick chimney adds character to the front to back living room. There's a half bath on the main floor. The primary bedroom suite boasts hardwood floors & spacious full bath w/ walk in shower. Two more bedrooms, den, full bath & year-round sunroom are located on the 2nd floor. If privacy, gardening, relaxing in your enclosed porch resonate w/ you, you've got to see this home that's only a few mins. from UCONN! 3" HW floors, crown molding, electrical upgrades, pressure treated decking & Anderson Sliders are recent upgrades. This home is being sold AS-IS w/ future upgrades being the responsibility of new owner. Seller's having test pit done for septic replacement.