Features & Updates | The Cottage at Willow Point

Exterior

Freshwater well supplies the 14-zone sprinkler system and is plumbed to the pier for additional water supply
120-foot pier, 7 feet wide, with lighting, benches, electrical boxes, fresh water, and two 240-volt outlets at the end of the pier for direct hookup to a boat or installation of a boat lift
35-foot fiberglass flagpole with two new ropes and flag
Private outdoor shower, new in 2023
Gardens with flowering plants and shrubs throughout the property
Wood gutters with copper downspouts and copper roof flashing
Decorative black metal fencing with scalloped chain borders the frontage
Lightning-protection rods
Covered 24-foot by 12-foot private stone terrace with new fiberglass columns, sunshades, and expansive water views
24-foot by 12-foot balcony with teak-tile flooring off the primary bedroom suite, with expansive views of the Mystic River and Fishers Island Sound
Waterside pergola off the back kitchen entrance
Roof installed in 2020 with full ice-and-water shield coverage and transferable warranty
Approximately 356 feet of direct waterfront
Exterior brick professionally resealed with silicone in 2018
Two to three sandy beach areas along the shoreline with direct access
Covered porch with brick arches at the private front kitchen entrance
Exterior 120-volt electric outlets at the front and back of the home
Three exterior Ring security cameras
Seawall rebuilt in 2008
The Shore Heliport, FAA identifier 69CT, a private-use heliport where permission is required prior to landing
Spacious, level north and south lawns
Circular driveway with a separate parking area

Basement

High ceilings in the full basement, with direct access from inside and outside the home
Oil-fired System 2000 boiler, installed in 2013, with seven zones, a 100-gallon domestic hot-water tank, and a hot-water recirculation loop
Sump pump with 120-volt battery backup
400-amp electrical service with circuit breakers, converted to underground service
Steel-truss structural framework
Solid-brass main waterline
Dehumidifier with fans to circulate air
Seven sliding windows in wells with surface grates and storm covers; all window wells connect to a drainage system emptying into the sump pit
Seven-zone hot-water heating system with control valves for each radiator
Two 275-gallon oil tanks
Potential wine cellar area
Oversized double-door hatchway with direct access to the basement

Interior - First Floor

Large eat-in kitchen with center island, pantry, gas fireplace, two sinks, a hand-pounded original main sink, and mostly original cabinetry
Thermador refrigerator
Two staircases to the second floor: main entry hall and back kitchen hallway
Double-pane thermal vinyl windows, installed in 2014, including attic and garage windows
Solid hardwood floors throughout the first floor, with ceramic tile in the kitchen and two half baths
Spacious water-facing dining room with original built-in china cabinets and a gas fireplace
Study/office with custom-built cabinetry, gas fireplace, and attached half bath
Expansive living room, approximately 33 feet by 21 feet, stretching from front to back of the home with a wood-burning fireplace, 5-foot by 3.5-foot opening, original solid-wood mantel, original built-in bookshelves, water views, French doors to the private covered stone terrace, and doors to the covered side porch
Living-room fireplace recently cleaned and inspected
Bali custom shades

Interior - Second Floor

Primary bedroom wing with en suite bath, water views, gas fireplace, two walk-in closets, and direct access to a 33-foot by 12-foot teak-tiled balcony over a rubber roof
Additional bedroom in the primary wing, with sunset views from the balcony setting
Second wing with two bedrooms sharing a full bath, plus three additional bedrooms, including two with water views and full baths
One-bedroom, 800 sq ft apartment with eat-in kitchen, great room with living and dining areas, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, remodeled full bath, cedar closet, and water views
Separate hallway leading to apartment area, with a bedroom, full bath, laundry room, water views, and ample closet/storage space
Solid hardwood floors in all rooms and halls, except kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry room

Attics & Other Notables

Two attic areas: one over the apartment and apartment hallway, and a larger attic over the main house with heat pipes and wide original pull-down stairs
Full list of vendors and contractors available upon request

Overall

Custom-built home by E. L. Scholfield for James Gilmore, 1929-1931
Many original features of this home are still in place
Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats, new in 2026
Cabana bath with shower, direct backyard access, and water views
Secondary kitchen behind the garage with direct access to the backyard for overflow prep or catered service
Water side receives sun throughout the day; the channel is on the far side of the river; sunsets are visible from the primary bedroom porch
Original wood gutters with copper downspouts and protective coating
Airflow through the house: opening the primary bedroom porch door pulls air down the upstairs hall; opening the covered porch doors creates similar airflow on the first floor
Wall-hung Hoover utility vacuum in the garage and wall-hung vacuum in the laundry room
20 closets; 18 have overhead lights
Original shutters with anchor carving