Rare opportunity for easy single-level living in Fairfield's sought-after University neighborhood. Set on a beautifully landscaped, nearly half-acre property, this inviting ranch offers spacious rooms, a comfortable flow, and an ideal location close to Fairfield Center, train stations, beaches, and more. The bright, open kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights, a dining area, and French doors that lead to a screened porch overlooking the expansive level backyard and patio - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The living room is warm and welcoming with a bay window, detailed moldings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The generously sized primary suite includes a refreshed en-suite bath, three closets, and French doors opening directly to the screened porch. Two additional bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath complete the main level. The finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a large family room, office, workout space, laundry room, walk-in cedar closet, and walk-out access to the backyard and patio. Additional features include an oversized two-car garage with attached workshop, whole-house generator, in-ground sprinkler system, and more. Enjoy all that Fairfield has to offer - vibrant downtown shopping and dining, Metro North access, beaches, marina, golf, tennis, arts, and the charm of a coastal New England community just 50 miles from NYC.