On the Market: Westport home has beautiful coastal views

French doors (only one pictured), flanked by tall sidelights, open into the foyer, revealing 4,284 square feet of living space.

The 4,284-square-foot house was built in 1979 in Westport’s Greens Farms section “at the end of a picturesque and friendly, multi-million dollar coastal cul-de-sac,” according to the listing agent.

One former, long-time neighbor said Beachside Common offers a “real family neighborhood” with warm and supportive fellow residents. The residents of this unique community have held annual block parties and a monthly book club, she said.

The spacious family room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, paneling on the walls, and sliding doors to the deck.

Aside from the beautiful and peaceful setting, and the welcoming neighbors, the house itself is quite a draw. “A fabulous floor plan awaits you - sun-drenched, generously sized living and dining rooms, huge paneled family room with a large stone hearth, as well as an adjacent country kitchen and expansive deck - all overlooking the level, park-like, exceedingly private yard, the enviable (in-ground swimming) pool area and putting green,” the agent said.

The eat-in country kitchen features oak cabinetry, granite counters, a built-in desk area, high-end appliances, and sliding doors to the large deck.

French doors, flanked by tall sidelights, open into the foyer. The open floor plan and numerous large windows provide views of the peaceful 2.10-acre level property. In the living room there is a built-in window seat. The dining room features wainscoting on the lower walls and sliding doors to the raised deck. There is a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and paneling on the walls in the spacious family room, a portion of which has a cathedral ceiling. This room also has sliding doors to the deck.

A third set of sliding doors is found in the eat-in section of the country kitchen, which also features oak cabinetry, granite counters, a built-in desk area and high-end appliances.

The dining room features wainscoting on the lower walls and sliding doors to the raised deck.

Upstairs, there are four amply sized bedrooms, including the oversized master suite, which features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, spa bath, dressing room and walk-in closets.

On the finished walk-out lower level there is a play, recreation or game room, a study, another room and a full bath. The addition of a bath on this level allows for flexibility of use of the space. There could be a fifth bedroom or an au pair or in-law suite, or a home office with a private entrance. All three of the rooms on this level have a slate floor and two of them - the play room and office— have sliding doors to the backyard, where there is a gate to the salt marshes.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Joni Usdan of Coldwell Banker Realty at 203-216-7654 or Joni@JoniHomes.com.

In the large, private backyard there is an in-ground swimming pool and a putting green (not pictured).

STYLE: Colonial

ADDRESS: 18 Beachside Common

PRICE: $1,399,000

ROOMS: 10

FEATURES: water community, direct waterfront property, views of scenic salt marsh and Long Island Sound, putting green, in-ground swimming pool, easy walking distance to Greens Farms Metro North Railroad train station and Burying Hill Beach, 2.10-acre level property, located on a on tree-lined cul-de-sac, covered deck, patio, exterior lighting, porch, cable - available, one fireplace, zoned central air conditioning, natural gas heat, attic, walk-out lower level, attached three-car garage, circular driveway, stone wall, public water connection, septic system, possible in-law or au pair suite, storage room, four bedrooms, three full and one half baths

There is a gate to the salt marshes in the backyard.

SCHOOLS: Greens Farms Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High School

ASSESSMENT: $1,451,100

MILL RATE: 16.71 mills

TAXES: $24,248