This stunning 5 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bathroom Colonial beauty awaits you! The open-concept design of the main floor features gleaming hardwood floors throughout and an eat-in kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar peninsula, ample cabinet space, and plenty of counter space for all your culinary creations. Entertaining is made easy as the kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room and living room where you'll find a magnificent 2-story floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that adds warmth and ambiance to any gathering, white architectural column accents, and an additional seating area off to the side to accommodate all of your guests. Step outside through the slider doors onto your massive deck overlooking the fire pit area and enjoy the peaceful views of your serene 2.45-acreage estate. The first-floor primary suite is a true oasis with a luxurious walk-in closet, soaker tub, and separate stand-alone shower. Upstairs is a loft area overlooking the broad living room, as well as the other 4 roomy bedrooms, perfect for accommodating family and friends, or to utilize in any way you see fit! You can even work up a sweat in your large home gym located in the finished basement. Set back off the street, you get to experience privacy while also being conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, Sleeping Giant State Park, hiking trails, and minutes to private schools such as Choate, Hopkins, and Hamden Hall, as well as Quinnipiac and Yale University!