130 Cottage St, New Haven, CT 06511

This charming East Rock home is filled with light and the warm and distinctive character of an historic home combined with the updates of today. The large entry foyer has a turned staircase with the original intricate newel post. The sunny living room has an exposed brick fireplace, built-in bookcases, and a slider to the private feeling treed yard. There is a large opening to the dining room, which is currently used for dining and cozy seating. The delightful kitchen has good work and storage space, a center island, and an outstanding breakfast area with a floor to ceiling window overlooking the yard. The second floor offers a good size primary bedroom with exposed brick, 3 light exposures, a beautifully renovated full bath with a large vanity, free standing tub, and a glass-enclosed shower. There is another bedroom, a study /bedroom, another fully renovated bathroom, and laundry on this level. The third floor is fantastic! There are two bedrooms, one with exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and natural woodwork. Recently updated 200 amp electric and updated plumbing, baths have radiant floor heating. There is a well landscaped yard with a brick patio and 1 car garage. The outstanding location is close to Yale, Hooker, neighborhood shops, and cafes, and East Rock Park. This is a gem of a house!