Move-in ready, updated, 3BD/2FBA Colonial built in 1997. Escape to a serene location & enjoy peace of mind knowing this home has been lovingly maintained! Open floor plan & abundant natural light makes for a pleasant meal in the country kitchen w/spacious breakfast bar & under-cabinet lighting. The living rm has a vaulted ceiling, skylights, exposed brick fireplace, hardwood flrs, new ceiling fan & crown molding. Built-in seat/storage chest overlooks a bird-lovers backyard through captivating energy rated double windows. It is the perfect place to relax & enjoy the sunsets. 2 new "smart" thermostats allow remote access for each heating zone. Large master bedroom has 2 closets & ceiling fan. The downstairs bedrm is equipped to be a home office or even a formal dining room. The house is generator ready w/panel & outlets. Basement contains a laundry station w/extra-large Maytag Bravo washer & dryer. House exterior & deck are freshly stained. The above ground pool includes secure gate & separate connecting pool deck. This nearly 2 acre, landscaped property boasts secluded, freshly sealed driveway, utility shed, perennial gardens & flowering shrubs, a strawberry patch, blueberry bushes & is surrounded by wild raspberry & blackberry bushes. The 25'x18' fenced organic garden includes rosemary, thyme, lavender, & sage plants, w/plenty of room for more! Close to hiking, fishing, and boating; Only 10 minutes to fantastic Mansfield Hollow State Park. Just 15-20 minutes to ECSU or UCONN!