7 Shelter Rock Road, East Haddam, CT 06423

Masterfully constructed, this home features the hallmarks of period craftmanship, punctuated by modern efficiency and green living. Meticulous attention to detail extends to the studio, greenhouse and the surrounding grounds. Find lofted ceilings, extensive millwork, wide board reproduction style pine floors throughout and grand windows offering loft and light. Exceptional spaces include a renovated, top-end kitchen, formal living room and dining rooms with gas fireplaces, a comfortable great room and a main floor study. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite offers a dressing room and an adjacent bedroom, currently a second office. A fourth bedroom is found on the third floor. Finally, private finished space with ensuite bath offers flexibility as guest quarters/bonus room. Specimen trees and flowering shrubs dot the grounds, and the garden area features raised beds, all with irrigation. The heated greenhouse allows for year-round cultivation and a heated (propane)/cooled studio is bathed in exceptional north light. This forward-thinking home exemplifies green living with top-of-the-line mechanicals included new central air 2020, owned solar panels with oil heat back up and a whole house, on-demand generator (2021.) Shelter Rock is a private community with 18 acres of dedicated open space located in the Hadlyme area, just off the Ferry and 6 minutes to Fox Hopyard Golf. Simply perfect. Owned solar panels installed 2011 with extensive records. Solar used for heat, hot water, lights, cooking and dryer. Some months there is no electric supply bill (when electricity is actually returned to the grid.) Elecric average $200 monthly. The main roof is a 40 year architectural shingle. This house is meticulous and comfortable. Grounds feature 13 irrigation ports for watering. A must see property!