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Newtown, CT / SOLD
42 Brookwood DriveNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$675,000ClosedNovember 15, 2022
Open house
Our Take
42 Brookwood Drive is a 1976 colonial saltbox with a country kitchen opening to a family room with cathedral ceilings, wooden beams, and a brick-faced fireplace. The main level also includes formal dining and living rooms, a private office, and a screened porch beside the kitchen. Outside, a patio and vine-covered pergola overlook the built-in pool, with a goldfish pond and waterfall nearby. Upstairs are a primary bedroom with two walk-in closets and en suite bath, three additional bedrooms, and an above-garage bonus room.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170506578- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,125
- Year built
- 1976
- Acres
- 2.2
- Property taxes
- $10,374
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Country kitchen open to a cathedral-ceilinged family room
- Wooden beams and brick-faced fireplace
- Screened porch adjacent to the kitchen
- Vine-covered pergola overlooking the built-in pool
- Goldfish pond with a waterfall
- Primary bedroom with two walk-in closets and en suite bath
- Three additional bedrooms with plentiful closet space
- Bonus room above the garage
Read the full listing description
Welcome to 42 Brookwood Drive! Enjoy your own private oasis in this perfect colonial saltbox that has been lovingly maintained and is brimming with character and space both inside and out! From the extensive custom woodwork, large flexible spaces to the 'vacation at home' backyard, you will not want to pass this one by. Step through the inviting foyer and enter the heart of the home - the warm and welcoming country kitchen open to the spacious family room with cathedral ceilings, wooden beams and quintessential New England brick-faced fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen you can enjoy morning coffee or curl up with a book in the screened in porch. Step out to the generous patio, complete with a beautiful vine covered pergola overlooking the built-in pool. Adding to the private serene setting is a lovely goldfish pond with a waterfall! (pool area is separated from the level yard by a lockable gate). The main level also features a spacious formal dining and living room and a private office. Walk up to the second level to find a generous primary bedroom with two walk-in closets, en suite bath and three additional sunny bedrooms with plentiful closet space. The expansive bonus room above the garage, off of the mudroom, offers more space to gather and enjoy! A great home for todays living and entertaining, and located in a wonderful horseshoe neighborhood, minutes from shopping, trails and more, this incredible home is a rare find!
Schools
- Elementary
- Head O'Meadow
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $675,000 | |
| Original list price | $675,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $675,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,375. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Shari Nerreau
SmartMLS · Listing #170506578 · Closed
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