Welcome to 170 Whippoorwill Lane in Stratford’s desirable Putney neighborhood. This home overlooking the Mill River Country Club golf course is seated well above the road on a 3.53-acre lot providing park-like grounds and plenty of privacy. There are twelve rooms, 4100 square feet, and 9-foot ceilings throughout.
Approaching the home via a long, shared driveway, you are welcomed by a large parking area accommodating 8 cars along with a 4-car garage. The garage is an auto enthusiast’s dream featuring RaceDeck flooring, a four-post hydraulic lift (negotiable), two 220-volt outlets, a utility sink, hose bib, 14-foot ceiling, and a central-vac connection. An in-ground 500-gallon propane tank heats the garage and runs the whole house generator. The Genrac generator was installed in 2025 and can supply power to the entire home for at least a week or more. Above the garage via steps from the interior or from the garage is a spacious, light-filled studio or office complete with a conference area, mini-split heating and cooling system and abundant storage closets – ideal for remote work, creative pursuits, or a private retreat.
Step through the front door into a classic center hall Colonial foyer gracefully flanked by a formal dining room and a private study or home office. Beyond the foyer, the home opens into a bright and inviting open-concept living space. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home featuring a center island with breakfast bar and stovetop, stainless steel appliances, black granite counters, and abundant custom Kitchen Maid cabinetry. It flows seamlessly into a dining area (seating for 14) and a spacious great room highlighted by a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace with Ener-G-Tech glass doors, ceiling fan, custom recessed glass front cabinets and French doors leading to the deck and patio. Additional features on the main level include a mudroom, pantry, laundry closet, half bath, and access to the 4-car garage. Palladian windows in front rooms.
Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms, a full hallway bath with double sinks and a large linen closet, a hallway closet, and attic access via a pull–down ladder. The spacious primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet, a vaulted ceiling, and a totally renovated bathroom taken down to the studs with all new plumbing. The recent bathroom remodel includes a curb-less, walk-in glass encased shower with a bench, a soaking tub and a stylish white sink set in an antique solid oak vanity, and plantation shutters
The lower level expands the homes living space with a large family room featuring an in-home theater with a 100-inch diagonal movie screen and lots of room for family gatherings, gaming desks and entertaining. There is an additional large, finished room that could serve a multitude of uses – home gym, arts and crafts, homework stations, etc. The unfinished basement area houses the utilities and stairs to the exterior via a Bilco-style door.
The outdoor spaces feature a beautifully landscaped rear garden with hand-cut stone retaining walls that terrace a variety of plantings. At the front of this home, a charming patio offers sweeping views of the grounds and golf course providing an ideal settling for relaxing outdoors in warmer weather. Additional exterior features include a large storage shed with electricity and a ramp currently housing a golf cart and more. Additional smaller shed for extra storage. The bucolic setting for this property is dotted with benches and includes a 6 x 6-foot stone firepit perfect for gathering and enjoying cozy nights by the fire, wooded trails and a babbling brook along one side that crosses over to the MRCC.
This home offers the perfect blend of classic charm, modern updates and versatile living spaces in a serene setting.... a wonderful place to call home!