PLEASE SUBMIT BEST AND FINAL OFFERS BY 2 PM THURSDAY, 5/29. Welcome to 95 Gardner Avenue, a stunning antique Victorian trophy home in the distinctive Pequot Colony Historic neighborhood. This exquisite 1890 Victorian residence is the original Annex Cottage from a seaside resort, a testament to a bygone era, brimming with historical character and modern updates. Featuring 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, PLUS a library AND a 570sqft +/- bonus room, Cedar Mansard roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, beautifully carved French doors, sweeping front entry with an imperial staircase, original wood flooring, TWO original fireplaces. The spacious living areas are adorned with large windows and 10-foot ceilings, allowing natural light to flood the space. An eat-in chef's kitchen boasts quartz counters, a marble backsplash, newer soft-close cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a gas convection range, and hardwood flooring. A walk-in butler's pantry with original millwork, second dishwasher and laundry add charm and convenience, while recent upgrades such as a newer kitchen, bathrooms, water heater, water filtration, ceramic flooring, roof, new seamless gutters and stainless gutter guards, rebuilt chimney and side patio, newer sewer liner, updated plumbing, and replacement windows, with the exception of the 2 front original windows preserved for their aesthetic appeal! The 2nd floor has two newly renovated full bathrooms and four bedrooms, including the primary suite with (continued)