Exceptional value that surpasses expectations. Located along the Branford shoreline in the Hotchkiss Grove area, you will find this charming, completely renovated year round cottage. Deeded beach rights just are a short stroll to your daily retreat from everyday life, whether in summer or winter. Walking distance from local eats. This turnkey home has it all. Aside from the water views and beach rights, you'll find plenty of cooking space in this bright new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinets and large center island. Quartz counter tops and subway tile backsplash complete this great space. As you access this wonderful home from the back entry, you'll step into a tiled mudroom leading to the kitchen with built ins and storage. Past the sunlit kitchen you'll find a LR/DR combination, 2 bedrooms, 1 with water views plus a new inviting full bath. Great new hardwood floors throughout. A newly installed spiral staircase gives access to appox 400 sqft of usable space. The freshly carpeted upper level which could be an office, den or add. lounging space. The private courtyard has ample space for entertaining or relaxing by the built in fire pit. Newly installed Edison lights add to the ambiance. The garage entry door opens to a large fully insulated, heated and a/c living space that can be an office, den or guest space with a full bath. THIS HOME IS NOT A DRIVE BY....SELLER REQUESTS THAT NO ONE ENTER DRIVEWAY WITHOUT APPT. PLEASE SEE ADD'L COMMENT