107 Ocean Avenue

West Haven, CT 06516

Savor seaside living! Exhilarating water-views from most every window! Sun-splashed open, bright living space. The handsome kitchen flows naturally into the airy, bright great room. Cook, dine, relax with friends, taking in the stunning panoramic horizon view. The expansive primary bedroom balcony & wall of windows basks in the sunrise, sunset & scintillating noonday light... Each moment a seascape to remember. The home is fully, discreetly accessible. There is an elevator. Enjoy the home in its current form. Or view plans to transform & expand it to the truly spectacular. How is life on Long Island Sound? Soul-stirring, exhilarating, tranquil, engaging, wistful...words fail! Gentle lapping of the waves soothes. Thrill to the sights & sounds of the birds. Breathe in the bracing salt air. Wander the long strand, searching for sea-glass, sea shells, shiny stones: simple treasures. Time is measured by the ebb & flow of the tide. Dive into the clear, inviting surf. Wade in your very own crystal sweet-water stream. Bury your toes in the beach sand. Thrill to the glistening far ocean vistas. Greet the passing ships & sailboats. On a stormy night, strike your most audacious person of destiny Poseidon-wannabe pose, challenging the lightning & thunder. Or better yet, enjoy the dramatic, glorious show in wide-screen, snuggled in the comfort of your fireside nook. Invite friends for July 4th fireworks on the balcony. Go down to the sea in sailing ships if the mariner's spirit grips you, Or just paddle out in your kayak or dinghy. You are among friends. A fine band of gracious, lovely neighbors welcome you. Amble down to Oyster River Beach to see & be seen among the hoi polloi. Walk out for fresh seafood at Riptide or dine alfresco at Dive Bar. Pop into Louise's deli for coffee or superb home-made food & baked goods. Mom better up her game. Get all summer-beachy with her fried dough on Fridays! Or you can go Sicilian at Salty Tomato Pizza, or to United China. You can graze & tipple with friends all day, into the evening & then toddle safely home. There is a bottle shop, little grocery, post office, massage therapist, barber/stylist & a gas station. Why buy gas? Why would you ever need or want to leave or drive anywhere? Oh yeah, that work thing...The West Shore is ever a genteel, leafy, tranquil corner of the world. It is a short walk to Seth Haley Elementary. Our Lady of Victory School & Bailey Middle School (Motto: Soaring to New Heights) are just a 4-minute drive. Mason library is just a mile away. Carrigan Intermediate is just a 14-minute drive. (Cougars rule!) West Haven High (Go Blue Devils!) is 6 minutes. The Parks! You could park-hop for a couple of weeks straight & not visit the same one twice: Cricket, bocci, volleyball, tennis, the high school pool, softball, playscapes, soccer. Its endless! You gotta keep up! You will for sure need the workout after you indulge in some world-class shore food. Stowe's Seafood shack is not to be missed or Jimmie's or Turks. All hail Zuppardi's Pizza! There is always something going on in town. Lots of great rec programs, concerts & events. 107 Ocean Avenue is pure convenience. Steps to the bus stop. Then connect to the fresh West Haven Depot. There is great NYC commuter/express service. Link to AMTRAK, Acela & Shoreline East. DC, Washington, Boston or Vermont are just a short stroll & a long snooze. Times Square is a 90 min drive. Endless New Haven cultural attractions beckon: Theater, symphonies, galleries, arts & ideas events, intercollegiate sports, historic sites, the entire globe of dining. live music joints. It's all good Seeking respite? Head to the hills for pick-your-own-everything farms, harvest fairs, skiing, quaint New England villages, vineyards, cider mills. Then back home. To your sea-side sanctuary. The sea is calling. The world is indeed your oyster. Come!

Listing courtesy of Joel Matson of Divine Realty, LLC



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