By Gretchen A. Peck

Part of Colchester’s Farmwood subdivision, 4 Settlers Lane is offered to the market for $899,900. This week, Welcome Home spoke with the listing agent, Berkshire Hathaway’s Sherry Borgeson, and her client about the property, which was custom built in 1998 by Builder Brian Johnson, who developed the community. It’s a home expressly tailored by the current owner, with the expectation of it being his family’s “forever home.”

Including a finished lower level, the house affords 5,516 square feet of interior living space, four bedrooms, three baths, an attached three-car garage, and several amenities for entertaining.

The expansive nature of the house allowed for the owner to welcome his parents to move in with their family for a time, accommodating a multi-generational living arrangement.

The front door opens to a foyer, with a hallway that leads directly to the eat-in kitchen. A formal living room sits just to the left of the main entryway, and a home office is to the right. A formal dining room, a family room (with a fireplace), pantry, two closets and a bathroom complete the first level.

Designed with Corian countertops, a tiered island with seating, stainless steel appliances, and a custom tile backsplash—with hand painted accent tiles sourced from Barcelona, Spain, the kitchen is an inviting and highly functional work space.

In addition to a secondary family room and a laundry room, all four bedrooms are on the second level — including a primary suite that combines a spacious bedroom, ensuite bath and two walk-in closets.

Over the years, the family has hosted as many as 75 guests for special occasions and in-home concerts.

Earnest buyers who schedule a private showing of the home through the listing agent will notice the specially-chosen hardwood floors, comfortable carpeting, custom built-ins and recessed lighting.

There are five finished rooms in the lower level. Besides a billiards room and a home theater, there are soundproofed rooms, ideal for practicing and recording music. And the combined spaces enjoy immediate access to a built-in wet bar.

To ensure the lower level remains dry no matter the weather outside, the owner had it waterproofed. And the owner installed a new roof within the past year.

For optimal comfort, the house is equipped with central air conditioning and with a whole-house generator that’s cleverly tucked away in the yard behind a children’s charming pink playhouse.

The lot spans 1.55 acres, with lots of lawn for recreation or perhaps gardening.

“It’s a wonderful neighborhood,” the seller said, referencing the collection of similar-styled and proportioned homes, as well as his neighbors, of whom he spoke fondly.

Over the years, they’ve enjoyed events on the town green, including car shows, tag sales, farmers markets and holiday activities for the kids.

“[Colchester] has a phenomenal school system,” he added. He attested to the well-rounded educational foundation it provided for his children, preparing them for higher education at renowned universities. He also appreciated the proximity to New London and Hartford—each about a half-hour away—and to Boston and New York City in approximately two hours.

Property: 4 Settlers Lane, Colchester

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3

Square Footage: 5,516 (*includes finished lower level)

Acreage: 1.55

Asking Price: $899,900

Listing Agent: Sherry Borgeson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, New England Properties; Mobile: (860) 334-0095; sherryborgeson@bhhsne.com