175 Orchard RoadWest Hartford, CT 06117Price: $1,299,900

Welcome to 175 Orchard Road. Nestled against the serene backdrop of the West Hartford Reservoir and protected open space, this 5,529-square-foot European Tudor-style estate blends classic architectural grandeur with the warmth of a true family home. A beautiful courtyard leads to a custom front door opening into a two-story entertaining space with a dedicated wet bar. The large family room features 9+ft ceilings, hardwood floors and harlequin leaded-glass French doors that open to the front patio. Adjacent is a welcoming library with built-in bookshelves and a gas fireplace, perfect for quiet afternoon reading. For the culinary enthusiast, the chef's kitchen boasts a huge center island, Wolf appliances, exposed beams and casual dining with gas fireplace. The formal dining room has its own set of harlequin french doors that open to a private patio with a koi pond and water feature. Have peace of mind w/a newly installed generator. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite w/spa like bath offers a sitting area, large walk in closet, fireplace, and balcony overlooking the backyard. 3 additional bdrms include 1 en-suite and 2 sharing a hall bath. The huge bedroom over the garage can be a multi-purpose room, it can serve as a guest quarters or rec room with it's own wet bar. The lower level features a partially finished basement with a 3,000+ bottle custom wine cellar. The grounds are complete with a fire pit, hot tub, gazebo, and direct reservoir access for hiking and biking.