A superior reproduction Federal style farmhouse. This custom 3 bed 2.5 residence was built by renowned builder, Richard Legace for the current owners in 2019. Situated on 2.37 bucolic acres on desirable Tater Hill Rd in the Hadlyme area of East Haddam, adjacent to a 200+ acre preserve. This lovely home boasts several special features including generous crown molding & handsome raised paneling throughout, wood floors upstairs & down, high ceilings, oversized windows providing sunlight and New York Subway style tile in the kitchen & all the bathrooms. The main floor offers a generous living/dining area with french doors opening to the terrace and garden, a den or in-home office, super workable kitchen/breakfast bar with a large walk in pantry just off the hallway to the mudroom. 2 bay attached garage. The upper level is accessed by a raised paneled staircase, leading to the luxurious primary bedroom suite with its glamourous bathroom and walk in closet. Two other bedrooms share a hall bathroom. The upper and attic levels have unfinished spaces easily convertible to further quarters, ideal for in-law or au pair needs. The spacious grounds are open & level, providing a perfect location for a pool and for outdoor games & have direct access to the surrounding preserve for those wishing an afternoon hike. The property is minutes to the much loved Hadlyme Country Store, Gillette Castle, Fox Hopyard Golf Club, the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry & the CT River. I-95 & Rte9 20+/- mins.