5 Lake Place, Branford

Year Built: 1957

Style: Colonial

Square Feet: 3,256

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half

Acres: 0.29

Price: $760,000

Located in the heart of Branford's desirable Pine Orchard neighborhood, this elegant Colonial home greets guests with a welcoming wrap-around front porch. This four-bedroom home boasts numerous updates-it's one of the few updated large family homes on the market in the Pine Orchard area. Originally built as a carriage house, the home has undergone a remarkable transformation to become what it is today.

Inside, visitors are met with an inviting foyer. The living room is to the left, the kitchen straight ahead, and to the right are stairs leading to the four bedrooms upstairs and the magnificent great room. A recent addition located above the attached garage, the eye-catching 22 x 23 great room is enhanced by cathedral ceilings and countless custom features from windows to a built-in wet bar, full bathroom, and deck.

Those seeking additional space for recreation will delight in the combination living/dining room, a formal area with pristine wood floors underfoot and a unique stone fireplace built of local Stony Creek granite. The well-designed layout allows for easy entertaining and access to the kitchen.

The commodious 13 x 25 kitchen-big enough for a number of cooks-is equipped with dual stove tops, three built-in ovens, and a Sub-Zero fridge. Neat tile flooring, a convenient island counter, and an adjacent contemporary eating area with a built-in desk and storage round out this gorgeous room.

A grand total of four bedrooms can be found in this home-all are located on the upper level. The bright and enticing 14 x 17 master bedroom features a walk-in closet the size of a small bedroom along with a spa-like full bathroom with a double marble sink, a whirlpool tub, customized built-ins, and a subway tiled shower. The three remaining bedrooms-one with a walk-in closet-measure a spacious 10 x 19, 11 x 13, and 11 x 16. In addition to this home's three full bathrooms, a half bathroom can be found on the main floor-are all newly done.

A short stroll brings the owner to the private Pine Orchard Club, which offers a seaside pool, nine holes of golf, a driving range, boating facilities, and both hard and clay tennis courts. The low-maintenance yard features a classic striped awning and a enchanting area for outdoor dining. Views of Long Island Sound-located just two homes away-and beach rights complete the picture.

This home also includes an attached two-car garage, an attic, a full basement, central air, a mudroom, and a large first-floor laundry room.

This home is being offered by Coldwell Banker for $760,000. For information and a showing, contact Sheridan Peterson at 203-804-5966 or sheri.peterson@snet.net.