This exquisite Lacava custom-built ranch home, sprawling over 2,577 SF, is uniquely situated on a private cul-de-sac in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The home offers abundant privacy with a fenced backyard abutting woods, embodying a peaceful retreat. Architectural charm is evident with vaulted ceilings, a sunken living room featuring a fireplace, and a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and French doors leading to a raised stone patio. Recent renovations include a completely updated primary bathroom in 2020, installation of a Generac whole-house generator, and new security systems added in 2024. The partially finished basement adds versatility. Meticulously maintained, this property is listed at $624,900, with steadily increasing property taxes, offering a rare combination of comfort, privacy, and thoughtful updates in a sought-after neighborhood.
Backyard Patio
A spacious backyard area with well-maintained green grass and a partly shaded lawn. The house’s exterior features beige siding with a peaked roof and a brick chimney. There is a raised brick patio with steps leading down to the grass, equipped with a white patio table, chairs, and a blue umbrella for shade. The area appears fenced in with light-colored metal fencing and a gate, providing a secure outdoor space. Mature trees are seen on the right, adding natural greenery and privacy. The clear blue sky enhances the bright and inviting atmosphere of this outdoor living space.
Entryway and Hallway
The entryway features a cream-colored front door accented by narrow sidelights that flood the space with natural light. Adjacent to the door is a double sliding wooden closet with a warm honey finish, framed by matching trim. The floor in the entry area is covered with a light-toned stone-patterned tile, creating a durable and welcoming surface. The walls are painted a soft white, complementing the wood tones and brightening the space. Leading from the entry is a carpeted hallway in a beige shade, with wooden trims and door frames lining the corridor. The ceiling lighting includes semi-flush and flush mounts with warm brass fixtures, enhancing the historic yet simple, clean aesthetic of this transitional space.
Kitchen Area
This kitchen features a warm and inviting design with extensive wooden cabinetry finished in a honey oak tone, creating a cohesive and classic look. The cabinetry stretches across the walls, providing ample storage, and integrates appliances, including a double oven and a side-by-side refrigerator, seamlessly. A central island with a polished dark granite countertop serves both as a workspace and a casual dining area, accompanied by three wooden barstools. Recessed ceiling lights and a vintage-style hanging fixture illuminate the space warmly. Light blue walls and a ceiling fan with wooden blades complement the natural hardwood floor, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. A large window with a red valance and an adjacent glass door offer natural light and views of the outdoor area.
Kitchen Interior
This kitchen features a U-shaped layout with warm-toned wooden cabinetry and polished granite countertops. The cabinetry extends to the ceiling, providing ample storage, with some upper cabinets outfitted with glass doors displaying glassware. The backsplash is a white tile with subtle decorative patterns, complementing the warm wood tones and granite. Stainless steel appliances include a built-in dishwasher and a stovetop set into the granite island, which also functions as a workspace and seating area with wooden chairs. Recessed ceiling lights and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the space, enhancing its cozy, classic aesthetic.
Dining Room
A classic dining room featuring a rectangular wooden table with matching wooden chairs arranged around it. The room has hardwood flooring, which complements the wood furniture. The walls are adorned with floral wallpaper above wood paneling with vertical stripes, separated by a wooden trim. A brass chandelier with six candle-style lights hangs centered above the table, providing warm illumination. A large window on the right side is dressed with mauve draped curtains, allowing natural light to brighten the space and offer views of greenery outside. A wooden china cabinet is situated against the back wall, adding to the traditional decor.
Living Room Details
This living room features high vaulted ceilings painted white, contrasting softly with the muted blue walls. Large triangular and rectangular wooden-framed windows allow ample natural light, offering a view of the green outdoor space. Cream-colored draped valances frame the windows, adding a classic touch. The furniture includes a beige upholstered sofa with striped cushions, a wooden coffee table with a natural finish centered in the room, and two plush armchairs in a light tone. A wooden TV stand supports a large flat-screen television beneath recessed lighting and wall sconces, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Living Room Seating
This living room features a beige carpet with a simple layout and soft, neutral tones. Two blue upholstered armchairs with classic tufted backs are positioned near a wooden floor lamp with a pleated shade, providing warm ambient lighting. An older-style patterned beige armchair adds a touch of vintage comfort. A small wooden cabinet with drawers and doors sits against the white wall, adorned with decorative items including a vintage clock. The room has multiple levels, with two carpeted steps leading to an adjacent hallway and entryways framed with wood trim, contributing to a cozy, traditional aesthetic.
Cozy Living Room
This living room features soft blue walls paired with light beige carpeting, creating a warm ambiance. A comfortable brown sofa with patterned cushions is positioned against one wall, complemented by a plush recliner and an orange armchair near large windows with cream-colored valances that allow natural light and views of a fenced backyard. A wooden side table with a lamp sits between the sofa and the recliner. On the opposite side, a dark wood media console supports a flat-screen TV. The ceiling sports a five-blade ceiling fan with wooden blades, and the door and trim are crafted from rich, medium-toned wood, adding a classic touch.
Master Bedroom
This master bedroom features a classic and warm aesthetic with wooden flooring and furnishings that emphasize traditional style. A large wooden bed with a carved headboard and footboard holds a floral-patterned quilt and matching pillows. On either side of the bed are wooden nightstands topped with lamps that have floral lampshades, complementing the bedspread. Adjacent to the bed, a substantial wooden dresser with an ornate triple mirror stands against a light-colored wall. The room is illuminated by natural light from two windows dressed with floral valances, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Bathroom Entrance
The space transitions from a carpeted hallway to a bathroom area with polished wood flooring. The hallway is simple with beige walls, a ceiling light, and wooden door frames leading to other rooms. A doorway to the right opens into a bathroom featuring a large vanity with white panel cabinets and drawers, topped with a light-colored stone countertop. Above the vanity is a wide mirror with a multi-light fixture, emitting warm light. The area is clean and well-lit, with a blend of traditional wood tones and modern white cabinetry creating a classic, functional aesthetic.
Bedroom Interior
This bedroom features light hardwood flooring and white walls with wooden trim around two windows allowing natural light to brighten the space. A black wrought iron bed frame with elegant swirling designs dominates the room, adorned with a gray and white geometric-patterned comforter and a single blue pillow. A small wooden nightstand holds a classic lamp with a beige shade, adding warmth to the otherwise simple decor. The ceiling has a white fan with light fixtures and ventilation ducts, contributing to the room’s airy and functional atmosphere. Overall, the design is minimalistic yet charming with touches of classic ironwork.
Bathroom Vanity Area
A well-lit bathroom with a large granite countertop vanity featuring a built-in sink and rich wooden cabinetry. The countertop has a beige and brown speckled stone finish. Above the vanity is a uniquely shaped mirror with a decorative edge, accompanied by three white pendant lights. The walls are painted a soft, neutral shade of gray. On the opposite wall, there are two framed pictures hung, adding subtle decorative touches. A window with a ruffled cream valance allows natural light to enter the space. The bathroom floor is tiled in a light beige color, coordinating with the taupe wall tiles surrounding the bathtub and shower area, which has sliding glass doors and silver fixtures.
Upstairs Hallway Nook
This small upstairs nook connects a bathroom and another room, possibly a bedroom or living area. The layout features beige carpeting and white walls accented by rich wooden trim around doorways and baseboards. A large window with wooden blinds allows natural light to brighten the space and provides a glimpse of greenery outside. Furnishings include a classic dark wood chest of drawers with ornate legs and a matching tall shelving unit topped with a lit table lamp. A printer sits neatly on a wooden desk, blending functionality with traditional aesthetics in this cozy transitional area.
Bathroom Laundry Area
This space combines a bathroom with a laundry area, creating a practical and efficient layout. On the left, a washer and dryer sit side by side within a recessed alcove framed by wooden trim. Above, white cabinetry offers storage. The bathroom section features a toilet positioned beneath a narrow window with wood trim, allowing natural light to enter. Adjacent is a wooden vanity with detailed hardware and a light-colored countertop supporting an inset sink. A large mirror with decorative edging is mounted above, illuminated by four brass light fixtures. The floor is tiled in white, accented by neutral rugs.
Backyard Patio
This outdoor patio area features a spacious, paved stone floor with a light tan and brown herringbone pattern. A curved retaining wall made of matching stone bricks encloses the edge of the patio, contrasting gently with the lush green lawn and dense trees beyond. At the center, there is a round glass-top table with four white metal and mesh chairs arranged neatly around it. A closed blue patio umbrella stands in the table’s middle, ready to provide shade. The surrounding tall trees and mostly green foliage create a calm, private, and natural ambiance.
Basement Storage Area
A spacious basement area with exposed wooden beams and joists overhead, and concrete block walls along the sides. The floor is a smooth concrete slab with a few visible stains. This area is used for storage, holding a mix of household items, including a red children’s wagon, a wooden rocking chair, stacked cardboard boxes, a folded set of outdoor lawn chairs with yellow and white woven fabric, and some miscellaneous items in the back corner. Small rectangular windows near the ceiling provide natural light, while a single ceiling bulb adds additional illumination, highlighting the utilitarian and unfinished nature of the space.
Listing Agent: Shari M. Fichman of Eagle Eye Realty PLLC via Zillow