$535,000

About This Property

Truly one of a kind home remodeled by and previously owned by Vincent J. Scully Jr, Sterling Professor Emeritus of the Arts at Yale University. Mr. Scully was one of the nation’s most influential & respected architectural historians. A professor at Yale for over 60 years. The homes exterior design is thought to have been inspired by the House of Seven Gables while the interior space resembles that of a sailing ship capturing the beauty & harmony of Connecticut’s most sought after water community. From the antique ship doors, portal style window to catwalk balcony area, you will never find another home like it. Ocean view & breeze will be your daily inspiration. A light & bright space with 2 BR & full bath on the main floor. Spiral staircase will bring you to a spacious loft for additional bedroom or living space of your choosing. A detached cottage style garage is a perfect art studio, work shop, seasonal space for just about anything living near the water inspires you to do. Just steps away from the over 100 feet of association plush lawn, sandy beach, & private pier on the mouth of the Branford Harbor where you will be engaged daily with boats from all over the country. Lots of time this season to enjoy the pier, dock & sea wall which were all recently rebuilt. You will be hard pressed to find this boaters & beach dream home owners association with an annual fee of only $300! Your home is served with city water, sewer & natural gas & does not require flood insurance