Step inside this captivating contemporary 7 bed, 5 1/2 bath modern chalet home. Nestled inside a tree-lined flag lot, the home features panoramas from the great room that spill out from the elevated mahogany deck, overlooking the heated, salt water, in-ground pool. The spacious kitchen was built for the aspiring host with seating surrounding the main cooking area to accommodate guests as well as a formal dining room off the kitchen. Large high-efficiency Regency fireplace in the great room heats most of the main living area. Home equipped with smart learning Nest Thermostats and Ring security system. Primary suite located off the main living area is complete with a gas fireplace, his & her sinks, a gorgeous tiled double shower & jacuzzi tub. Upstairs, there are three large bedrooms with beautiful views for a playroom/home office(s) which open into a vaulted loft. Beyond the sleeping quarters is access to a complete in-law set-up which includes a private, open concept living space, three-season porch that opens onto a balcony, tall 15+ foot ceilings and massive windows overlooking the grounds with a perfect view of both the sunrise and wildlife. The lower level has a new high-efficiency freestanding Osburn fireplace, an additional three bedrooms and full bath and laundry. The lower level sliding doors open to the expansive 2000 sq/ft patio pool area containing a massive den. Minutes to Merritt parkway, an I-95 junction, Rt-1 for shopping, and a short ride to downtown New Haven