Built for Thornton Wilder and designed/built by Alice Washburn is this 1920's charm filled Colonial gem. It offers seasonal views of New Haven and is set on a 1.13 acre lot on the south side of Deepwood Drive . Upon entering one is greeted by a newly rebuilt bluestone floor entry vestibule that opens into the foyer and immediately offers dramatic views through the south facing wall of glass Formal Dining Room. French doors lead to the private terrace and gardens. The comfortable almost square shape Living Room with fireplace has a wall of built ins. An updated kitchen with soapstone counters and upper end appliances has both an adjacent pantry and breakfast room. Four second floor bedrooms (one with a private bath) plus a knotty pine study. Spectacular cedar panelled with redwood trim third floor mbr suite with full bath. Central air, new thermopane windows. newly rebuilt back mudroom. One feels like you are miles away from it all, yet just minutes to downtown New Haven. Referred to by Wilder as "the house the bridge built" in that it was paid for from royalties of The Bridge of San Luis Rey. **Assessment effective July 1,2021--- mill rate to be determined