2492 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824

A little slice of Vermont in Fairfield! This expanded antique is truly exceptional,offering a private country feel just minutes from all the amenities of Fairfield.Pull into the circular drive with stone wall and you are transported!The family room is a true retreat; you will be captivated by the gleaming wide plank floors,large fireplace with wood stove, beams and slider with gorgeous backyard views.Kitchen and dining room are open beautifully for entertaining with ease.There is a 1st fl full bath and office (or 5th bedrm opt) Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, plus updated hall bath w steam shower.One bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, another has a gas log fire-place,sitting area and WIC.The primary suite has a WIC, a slider to the backyard and updated bath with soaking tub and sep shower.The 4th bedroom is on the 3rd floor with plenty of windows and treehouse like views.The multicar garage is a standout:added in 2016 it is fit for an auto enthusiast, hobbyist, or craftsman.It is heated and cooled, has a roughed in bath, and offers a full second floor with endless possibilities.The 1.79 acre lot is idyllic. It offers a separate shed for equipment, a toolshed with workbenches, electricity and woodstove, and a woodshed. The home is heated by nat gas or opt for the outdoor woodburning boiler system for sustainable, eco-friendly heat! Whole house generator. A very special property and just 2 min to the Merritt and Black Rock Tpk,15 min to Fairfield Center, MetroNorth, shopping and dining