When you drive by, don't be deceived by the petite appearance of this 19th century Victorian cottage and its charming front porch. Additions over the years have yielded a 9' by 21' cook's kitchen, an 8 ½' by 15' bathroom and a cozy den or third bedroom.   This 1200 sq. ft. home with living room and separate dining room has 10 foot ceilings, accented with crown molding, that make the rooms feel spacious. All new energy efficient six foot tall windows in the original house provide plenty of light throughout the day. As a matter of fact, every window and door in this house has been replaced.   This home has been lovingly restored. The original hardwood floors, including the kitchen floor, have been refinished. The very large bathroom has a separate soaking tub and glassed in shower stall. Step out of the shower or tub onto the new ceramic tile floors with warm radiant in-floor heating Watch TV in the den or gaze out its tall windows to bird watch or view the charming vegetable garden patterned after formal European gardens. Other gardens and plantings abound with beautiful perennials, flowering bulbs and fruit trees (featured on the Fairfield Art Association Annual Garden Tour 2006). In the summer, dine on the patio located just outside the den through a beautiful Pella patio door. Winter is no deterrent for using the den with its northern exposure. The ceramic floor with radiant in-floor heat keeps you cozy.   The driveway leading to the East door brings you into the den within a few steps, great for carrying in groceries. You can dispose of your coat and boots in the coat closest in the den. Just off the den, on the way into the kitchen is the first floor laundry room which includes a built-in laundry tub cabinet with a wall cabinet mounted above. There is a small storage closet as well. There is only one step up into the house either from the front door or from the den area making it easily accessible for persons who can no longer negotiate stairs.   This lovely home is in move-in condition, literally. The roof and gutters are new (Fall 2007). It was painted two years ago and there is new siding on about a fourth of the house in the rear. The electrical was updated three years ago with circuit breakers.   The furnace was replaced in 2002.   The one car detached garage, just steps away from the house, is accessible via the alley on the back side of the house. The garage could easily be converted into a guest house, workshop or home office. The garage also received a new roof in the Fall of 2007.   And that's not all. This home is located three blocks from the Fairfield town square which features many shops, restaurants and businesses such as dry cleaners, a bike shop, dance studio, etc..   Stroll to the new Arts and Convention Center to enjoy a play or a concert, or take in the activities of the First Friday Art Walk.   You can easily walk or drive to Fairfield's gourmet whole foods store, Everybody's. And in the summer enjoy the Farmer’s Market two blocks away. If you enjoy jogging or walking, you are just a few blocks from Chautauqua Park.  

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