459 Ocean Avenue, West Haven (West Shore), CT, 06516 | $3,295

Home may be furnished or unfurnished. Flexible lease term. Savor seaside living! Exhilarating water-views! Tucked down a little drive, away from the avenue. A quiet, peaceful nook. Discover a sun-splashed open, bright living space. The handsome granite kit flows naturally into the airy, bright dining area. This great room is graced with a handsome coffered ceiling. The hickory wood floors glow. Cook, dine, relax, taking in the far horizon view. The sweet sunroom or exceptionally cheerful home office or 3rd BR. The spacious primary BR's wall of windows basks in the sunrise & scintillating noonday light. Each moment a stunning, far horizon seascape. 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 seabirds. Breathe in bracing salt air. Wander the long strand, searching for sea-glass, sea-shells, shiny stones: simple treasures. Time is measured by the tide's ebb & flow. A few steps to the beach. Dive into the clear, inviting surf. Bury your toes in the sand. Thrill to the glistening far ocean vistas. Greet passing ships & sailboats. On a stormy night, strike an audacious person of destiny Poseidon-wannabe pose, challenging the lightning & thunder. Or enjoy the dramatic display in wide-screen, snuggled in the comfort of your cozy nook. Invite friends for July 4th fireworks around the firepit on the expansive private fenced patio. Unwind on the shady deck. Watch the little ones ramp around the fully fenced lawn. Go down to the sea in ships, if the mariner's spirit grips you. There is a pad to park your galleon. 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 or South 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 beachy with her fried dough! 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 & gas station. But why buy gas? Why would you ever need or want to 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. It's 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, Jimmie's or Turks. All hail venerable Zuppardi's Pizza! There is always something going on in town. Lots of great rec programs, concerts, events. 459 Ocean Ave 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, Vermont are just a short stroll & a long snooze. Times Square is 90 min. Endless New Haven cultural attractions beckon: Theater, symphonies, galleries, arts & ideas events, collegiate sports, historic sites, the entire globe of dining. live music joints. It's all good. Head to the hills for pick-your-own farms, harvest fairs, skiing, quaint villages, vineyards, cider mills. Then back to your seaside sanctuary. The world is your oyster. Come!

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