690 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

This beautiful 1905 colonial has the most magnificent architectural details. The lovely façade of the house gives you a hint of what you'll find inside. Tall ceilings, parquet and thin oak strip flooring, decorative wall and ceiling plaster, glorious moldings, 3 exquisite fireplaces. built-ins, and one of the finest staircases with wood paneling, finely turned spindles , and Fleur de Lis plaster motif on the walls. It will take your breath away! The first floor offers a room size foyer with a fireplace and built-in bench, a living room with a fireplace and a "wedding cake" plaster ceiling, a library/family room with another fireplace and built-in bookcases, a formal dining room with original Lincrusta wall covering, a half bath, and a large eat-in kitchen designed for a serious cook, with excellent work and storage space, granite counters, and tile floor and back splash. The second floor has a master bedroom with full bath, and three additional bedrooms and another full bath. The four rooms on the third floor can be used as additional bedrooms, a home office, or an au pair or in-law space. There is a lovely yard with a patio, one car garage, a storage shed, and a greenhouse. You will fall in love with this extraordinary house!