Victorian carriage house situated on 3.44 acres epitomizes privacy in the heart of Southport Village. Complemented by lush, show-stopping gardens, this compound is truly enchanting. Entering through the front door one is delighted by a large scale, paneled living rm with a corner fireplace & French drs that open to a brick walled garden surrounding a sparkling POOL. An office with access to the garden & the dining room w/large framed windows over-look the back terrace & pool. The eat-in kitchen w/colorful Mediterranean-styled tiles connects to the family rm w/built-ins & two sets of original 54" double stable doors. Large 10' x 28' SCREEN PORCH is the perfect place to dine, read & rest after a swim. An ensuite guest bedroom is on the main level as well. Upstairs is a sizable master bedrm w/cathedral ceiling & connects to the 20' x 24' library w/flr-to-ceiling bookshelves & balcony w/views of the property(could be 5th bdrm). Down the hall sits 2 more identical bdrms & full bath. A wonderful LITTLE HOUSE complements the property offering a garden rm, full bath, workshop & 2 studios on the second level, ideal for a work-at-home space or perfect for guests. There is also an oversized GARAGE. Landscaped gardens feature an assortment of flowering shrubs, specimen trees, perennials, bulbs, clematis & ground cover...a gardiner's dream. Walking distance to beach, village center, harbor, library & train station. City SEWER, city water, NATURAL GAS & set off of Pequot Ave!