Charming in-town Bethel colonial with city water, gas and sewer. Large .42-acre lot with private backyard and lush gardens. The living room has a brick fireplace and built in bookcases with a main floor laundry/mudroom combo accessed through French doors. A separate dining room for hosting holiday feasts also has wide-board floors and built-ins. There is an updated kitchen with stainless appliances, solid surface countertops and a breakfast bar. The adjacent sunroom has skylights and sliding doors on 3 sides framing the view of the private backyard. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring a clawfoot soaking tub, as well as a separate tile shower. Storage is abundant in the walk-up attic. You will appreciate the large bluestone patio for hosting BBQ's and fall firepit gatherings. This private back yard has a large shed and gardens bursting with colorful perennials, shrubs, herb, fruit trees as well as a flowing brook. This home has vinyl siding, Central AC and an updated furnace, as well as extra insulation. Off-street parking for 4 cars. Short walk to downtown Bethel with restaurants, grocery, movie theatre and Metro-North train to NYC. Local bus stop is around the corner. Owner/Agent.