76 Fortins Cove, Griswold (Hopeville), CT, 06351 | $597,000

WATERFRONT on Hopeville Pond! Wake up to peaceful water views, immediate pond access, and a home designed for both everyday comfort and relaxed entertaining. Tucked away on a private, dead-end road, 76 Fortins Cove offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and thoughtful design that makes it feel like a true retreat-yet remains close to everything. Welcome to this immaculate, beautifully built home offering the perfect blend of everyday living and serene waterfront escape. With immediate water access for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and fishing, nature is always right outside your door. From the moment you step inside, the sense of calm is unmistakable. The main level features an open, airy floor plan with nine-foot ceilings, centered around a chef-inspired custom kitchen designed to impress and function beautifully. Highlights include quartz countertops, glass backsplash, double ovens, gas cooktop with pot filler, and an oversized island with a warm wood top, ample storage, and seating for 3-4. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, where oversized windows frame stunning pond views and double French doors lead to a large back deck overlooking the backyard and above-ground pool with its own 24' x 12' deck. A spacious dining area comfortably seats 10-12, making this home ideal for entertaining. A half bath, laundry room, and wide staircase with landings to the upstairs and walk-out basement complete the first floor. Upstairs, a wide stairwell with cathedral ceiling leads to two generous bedroom suites. The top landing includes a pull-down attic staircase and a large walk-in closet with custom adjustable shelving and sliding barn doors. The primary master suite is a true retreat, featuring oversized windows with tranquil water views, a stunning onyx walk-in shower, onyx vanity top, decorative tile flooring, and a large walk-in closet with custom shelving. The second bedroom is also a private suite with abundant natural light and its own full bathroom with a walk-in shower. The walk-out lower level offers direct yard access and exceptional flexibility, with a wood stove, workshop space, ample storage, and excellent potential for future finishing. Double French doors open to a patio, and a side entrance provides easy access to outdoor storage, the heat pump, and propane tank. This level also houses the home's mechanical systems. Notable upgrades include a high-efficiency dual-fuel heat pump for heating and cooling, heat pump hot water heater, central vacuum, and generator-ready setup. In addition, there is 200-amp service and blown-in insulation throughout, making the home exceptionally energy efficient. Outside, enjoy a charming covered front porch, paved driveway, and custom paver walkway framed by beautifully maintained garden beds. The backyard is designed for relaxation and fun, featuring a deck, patio, above-ground pool with deck, and a shed with built-in kayak and board storage. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddles, life jackets, pedal boat, new pool daybed, and floats convey with the home. Set on a private, dead-end road with 180 acres of Connecticut State Conservation Land directly across the pond, this property offers unmatched privacy while remaining conveniently close to everything. Interstate 395 is just minutes away along with Lisbon Landing and Plainfield, CT. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are within easy driving distance.

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