195 Hinman Road, Taft SchoolWatertown, CT 06795Price: $750,000

Custom-built in 2015, this 3,900 sq ft property combines modern comfort with timeless heritage. The 3,200 sq ft main residence features 3 bedrooms, a private office (or 4th bedroom), and an open-concept layout that flows from a custom kitchen-complete with a brick backsplash, live-edge island, and coffee bar-into a cathedral family room with a granite-hearth fireplace. A standout feature is the 750 sq ft attached in-law/au pair apartment, offering a private kitchen, living area, bedroom, full bath, laundry, and optional chair lift access-ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, or rental income. This home blends reclaimed wood beams and granite from the original family farmhouse with modern amenities. The primary suite, private study, mudroom, and laundry complete the main level, while upstairs, two oversized bedrooms and an open balcony overlook the central gathering space. Efficiency features include central air, central vac, a multi-fuel furnace (coal/wood/propane), two high-efficiency propane tankless water heaters, and a heated two-car garage. Nestled between Tara Farm and Careyshire Farm, and less than a mile from Taft School and Hawk Ridge Winery, the location offers privacy with easy access to Route 6, Woodbury, Watertown Center shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Enjoy nearby hiking trails to Nonnewaug Falls, as well as snowmobiling and quad trails for an enhanced outdoor lifestyle.