If you have dreamed of living in a French or Tuscan villa, this turn of the century New London home is offering an opportunity to be its new steward. Privately situated with an on site guest home (originally gardeners cottage), this gracious terra cotta built colonial enjoys 2 acres boasting English gardens, specimen trees - Chinese dogwood, holly, cherry/maple trees, Japanese snowball and weeping beach trees to name a few. Multigenerational appeal within as the home offers great versatility. Discriminating buyers will appreciate the current owners attention to detail as well as mechanical upgrades. Custom crafted Scribner KT, 4 operational fireplaces, front/rear stairways, pocket and French doors, 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, central AC. Rear guest home is rented mo to mo and has been updated within. Independent utilities with exception to water, one meter services both homes. Au pair, work/home office, in-law space, supplemental rent- all present, the perfect pairing for the private enjoyment of the primary home. A truly special and unique offering. *Rear yr round cottage home- 847 Ocean Ave. represented age is 1920, effectively updated within past 5 yrs. Roof, windows, elec, KT, bath, stove, frig, stackable w/d will remain. FWA oil heated home, elec hot water, separate elec. meter, stone foundation repointed. Independent of primary home. 914 SQ.FT. of adorable!