On the Market: ‘Storybook home’ blends country charm with modern appliances in Easton
By Meg Barone
on August 22, 2020 12:50 PM
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The brown ranch house at 134 Flat Rock Road in Easton is close to local farms and only minutes to the Merritt Parkway.
Of course, since the house sits on a level property of almost an acre, the next owners can grow their own produce and create a culinary herb garden. Agriculture is not the only potential function of this house and yard. As the listing agent says, “This storybook home is a perfect blend of country charm with today’s amenities,” even though it was built in 1952. No diminutive house in the 1950s enjoyed rooms as generously sized as these. And few denizens of the 1950s experienced open concept living as is found in this house.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThe brown ranch house at 134 Flat Rock Road in Easton is close to local farms and only minutes to the Merritt Parkway.
Of course, since the house sits on a level property of almost an acre, the next owners can
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The updated eat-in kitchen features Shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A colorful slate path leads to the front door of this natural wood shingle house with maroon trim and shutters. The door opens into one-level living and 2,323 square feet of living space; 1,773 square feet on the main level and another 550 square feet in the finished lower level. Should it be necessary, there is also a walk-up attic with room for expansion, the agent said.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThe updated eat-in kitchen features Shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A colorful slate path leads to the front door of this natural wood shingle house with maroon trim
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The spacious formal living room features a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and cabinets and an alcove.
The spacious formal living room features a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and cabinets, and an alcove comprising three walls of windows that would make a great relaxing or reading area. It is separated from the formal dining room by multi-paned pocket doors. Both rooms have wide-planked hardwood flooring and the dining room has chair railing. The kitchen is quite large and is ideal when preparing family holiday meals and the menu for a large gathering of friends, when that is safe to do once again. Above the sink is a sign with a reminder that this home is a place of “Peace, Love, Joy.”
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThe spacious formal living room features a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and cabinets and an alcove.
The spacious formal living room features a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves
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The finished area of the versatile walkout lower level has room for an in-law or au pair suite and a family or game room.
There are three bedrooms in this house, two on the main living level and one on the lower level. The master bedroom is on the main floor. The second bedroom has a door to the manicured grounds. These two bedrooms each have a ceiling fan and they share an updated hall bath.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThe finished area of the versatile walkout lower level has room for an in-law or au pair suite and a family or game room.
There are three bedrooms in this house, two on the main living level and one on the
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A secondary bedroom has a door to the deck and property of almost one acre.
The finished area of the versatile walkout lower level features new flooring and paint, and it could be the third bedroom, a family room, or a possible in-law or au-pair suite. The finished adjoining room on this level has a tray ceiling, a built-in raised counter space — ideal when entertaining — and a door to the yard. It would make a great game or recreation room. Also found on this level is a full bath and a laundry room.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoA secondary bedroom has a door to the deck and property of almost one acre.
The finished area of the versatile walkout lower level features new flooring and paint, and it could be the third bedroom, a family
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The spacious master bedroom has a ceiling fan.
Outside, among the attractive landscaping with mature plantings, there is a large deck, stone walls and walkways, and two sheds.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThe spacious master bedroom has a ceiling fan.
Outside, among the attractive landscaping with mature plantings, there is a large deck, stone walls and walkways, and two sheds.
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The formal dining room has wide-planked hardwood flooring and chair railing.
While this house is set among larger homes on this street, it’s important to keep in mind that bigger isn’t always better. Additionally, large or small, every house on this street has the same opportunity to enjoy all that Easton has to offer, including excellent schools, hiking trails, and farms, yet just minutes away from highways, shopping, restaurants, the Merritt Parkway and more. And, New York City is only about one hour away by car or Metro-North Railroad. The train stations in neighboring Fairfield and Westport are not that far.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThe formal dining room has wide-planked hardwood flooring and chair railing.
While this house is set among larger homes on this street, it’s important to keep in mind that bigger isn’t always better.
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This property has two sheds and plenty of room for a vegetable garden.
For more information or to set up an appointment to see the house, contact Pam Fernberg of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties at 203-209-7306 or pamfernberg@gmail.com.
lessPhoto: Contributed PhotoThis property has two sheds and plenty of room for a vegetable garden.
For more information or to set up an appointment to see the house, contact Pam Fernberg of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England
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This property has two sheds and plenty of room for a vegetable garden.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThis property has two sheds and plenty of room for a vegetable garden.
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There is a sizable deck at the rear of the house.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThere is a sizable deck at the rear of the house.
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Back deck and yard.
Photo: Contributed PhotoBack deck and yard.
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The house sits on a largely level property of 0.93 of an acre in Lower Easton.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThe house sits on a largely level property of 0.93 of an acre in Lower Easton.
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This seven-room house sits in a private setting yet convenient to the center of town and local schools.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThis seven-room house sits in a private setting yet convenient to the center of town and local schools.
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The seven-room house has 2,323 square feet of living space plus a walk-up attic that could be converted to additional living space.
Photo: Contributed PhotoThe seven-room house has 2,323 square feet of living space plus a walk-up attic that could be converted to additional living space.
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The brown ranch house at 134 Flat Rock Road in Easton is close to local farms and only minutes to the Merritt Parkway.
Of course, since the house sits on a level property of almost an acre, the next owners can grow their own produce and create a culinary herb garden. Agriculture is not the only potential function of this house and yard. As the listing agent says, “This storybook home is a perfect blend of country charm with today’s amenities,” even though it was built in 1952. No diminutive house in the 1950s enjoyed rooms as generously sized as these. And few denizens of the 1950s experienced open concept living as is found in this house.
lessThe brown ranch house at 134 Flat Rock Road in Easton is close to local farms and only minutes to the Merritt Parkway.