Nestled on a private lot in Hamden's highly desirable West Woods neighborhood, this beautifully maintained home offers comfort, elegance, and exceptional functionality. The heart of the home is the stunning custom kitchen, renovated in 2016 with style & practicality in mind. A large granite-topped island provides extra storage, power access, pull-out recycling and garbage bins, and a dedicated pull-out platform for a KitchenAid mixer. High-end Bosch appliances include a double oven, induction cooktop, & dishwasher. French doors open to the formal dining room, creating wonderful flow for entertaining. A breakfast nook with a large picture window overlooks the beautifully tiered gardens. Step outside to the renovated patio with bluestone steps leading to the in-ground pool, complete w/ new 2025 liner & security cover, a true backyard oasis! The first floor also offers a spacious office/library that could serve as a formal living room or guest space. Upstairs, the primary suite features a large walk-in closet and renovated en-suite bath with heated soaking tub, oversized glass shower, & marble focal wall. Three additional bedrooms offer generous closets w/ built-in shelving. A second-floor office leads to the third-floor bedroom & bonus living space, plus a walk-in attic. The finished basement adds more living space with an exercise room & large open area ideal for a game room, media room, or home theater ~Hardie Plank siding & Gutter Helmet for low maintenance exterior care

Welcome to this charming, expanded Cape set on a beautiful .54-acre level lot, complete with a garden area, inviting patio, and a classic stone barbecue-perfect for outdoor entertaining and cozy evenings around a fire pit. Inside, warmth and comfort abound. The main level features two bedrooms and a sun-filled family room with a bay window, hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace with pellet stove-an efficient and inviting heart of the home. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining area, where a slider opens to the patio, creating the perfect setting for seamless indoor-outdoor living, dining, and summer gatherings. Privately set above the garage, the spacious primary suite offers abundant windows, a full bath, and a walk-in closet-your own peaceful retreat. One of the home's most special features is the hidden three-season porch tucked behind the garage-a flexible space ideal for a home office, studio, lounge, or playroom. The dry lower level with half bath and laundry area offers excellent potential to finish and expand your living space even further. Perfectly located just steps from a nature sanctuary and sledding hill, and set within a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, this home offers the best of both worlds-peaceful surroundings with easy access to shops, downtown New Haven, and hospitals.