"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home"-(Gary Snyder) This stunning home dances the beautiful balance of living with all the modern conveniences & amenities that we want in our daily lives, while simultaneously welcoming Mother Nature in at every turn possible. Light floods the rooms, doors slide open and meld living spaces together, soft breezes ripple through the air & trees. This is life on Black Island, a much sought after eco-community on a tidal island just 2.2 miles from Downtown Darien & only 15 minutes to Brunswick. Black Island is a private gated community that boasts over 25 acres of development protected green space on its interior, a community boat dock & hoist, a clubhouse and some of the most alluring & serene deep water views you'll ever find. This marshfront home underwent an extensive renovation in 2013 to open up living spaces, update, upgrade and to be able to capture as many of the marsh & exterior views as possible. Stunning & durable Tigerwood hardwood flooring is throughout downstairs living areas & carpeting is in all bedrooms. Open concept living lends itself to be a dream while entertaining; a spacious granite island in the kitchen allows you to still be part of the conversation mix, assign prep or get your friends to get that next bottle opened. The range features an induction cooktop, all appliances are stainless steel, there's loads of counter space & pantry storage, and the laundry room is conveniently located right off the kitchen to toss all your napkins & prep towels in! Two guest bedrooms and a full bathroom are downstairs along with plenty of closets/storage. The upstairs primary suite has it all; space, serenity, serious views, a lovely sitting area that spills out onto a generous deck, large bathroom & walk in closet AND you'll sleep safe & secure knowing there's a remote controlled hurricane shutter for both sliding doors to the deck should the wind ever really kick up & be needed! An additional "flex" room was part of the extensive renovation; adding 528 square feet & the potential for a very spacious fourth bedroom if needed, owner's currently use it as an office & library. Outdoors there are endless opportunities for enjoyment; refreshing gunite pool with saltwater system (heated for the cooler months), decks to sun or garden off of the kitchen and screened porch, wonderful & vast patio that has been host to many memorable get togethers and an invaluable cabana that houses yard equipment on one side and a charming half bath and outdoor shower on the other. There are many, many more details to discover of this beloved, well maintained island home. Call to schedule a showing and see for yourself why Black Island is so endeared and considered to be such a local treasure.