Fully renovated classic clapboard and brick English Cottage style home designed by noted architect Douglas Orr in 1925. Perched on the hillside, the house takes full advantage of its location in the Prospect Hill (Edgehill / St. Ronan) section of Hamden. Arched front door opens to a generous entry foyer that leads to remodeled Kitchen designed to be appreciated by even most scrutinizing chefs - professional grade gas range, 2 wall ovens, farm sink, wine refrigerator, and a large pantry. Formal Dining Room with eastern and southern exposures is large enough for big dinner parties. Formal sunken Living Room with extra high ceiling has large wood-burning fireplace, oversized windows and custom built-ins. Generous office/study full bath w/walk-in shower could also be used as a 1st floor Bedroom. Private screened-in porch is perfect for 3 season entertaining and leads to a large blue-stone terrace overlooking the grounds. The second floor has 3 - 4 bedrooms: Master Bedroom with en-suite bath, large dressing room/nursery (or 4th bedroom). There is another large bath with air-jetted soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. All baths have been completely renovated with elegant, contemporary fixtures. 2nd floor oversized laundry room. Newer roof. Lower level has a finished Family / Recreation Room with fireplace; full walk-out to the yard. Lower level also has crafts room, half bath, additional laundry hookup, and ample storage. 1 car attached garage.