4040 Whitney Avenue Cheshire Home

This two bedroom, two bathroom Cape Cod style home is one of three 19th Century Hamden public schools that have been converted from schoolhouses to dwellings. Originally it was a plain, utilitarian structure whose shallow roof pitch and partial cornice return echoed the Italianate-influenced local style of the period.  Today, you can call it home. Just let the crushed stone driveway lead you behind the tall hedges to the private getaway you've always wanted.

The large family room with a five foot fireplace, beamed ceiling and wainscoting is the perfect place to cuddle up on cold winter nights. Hardwood flooring and wood cabinetry in the kitchen create a warm, homey feel just waiting to be filled with the smells of home-cooked meals. The master bedroom boasts a sky light and built-in shelving. Full basement is ideal for storage or a possible project to create an office or den.

Find adventure in the backyard surrounded by shrubbery and trees. With a lower meadow backing up to the Linear trail, and a short distance from hiking, golf, and Sleeping Giant State Park, you will never be bored.  Close to the bus line, its location is ideal and not far from Quinnipiac and Yale Universities.