Cheshire is an attractive family community located in the northern reaches of New Haven County. Its central locality makes it an easy commute to many major business and industrial centers in Connecticut. Routes 8 and 691 as well as interstate highways 84 and 91 provide comfortable drives south to Fairfield County and north to Hartford and Waterbury.
The real estate market is attractive to buyers wishing to relocate. A broad selection of architectural designs, sizes and prices make house-hunting trips both fun and productive. Spacious colonials and ranches are situated in charming neighborhoods along side more contemporary styles on gracious farmland lots amidst woodsy meadows and rolling hills.
Cheshire has a wonderful selection of recreational facilities including tennis courts, a skating rink, a town swimming pool and a number of parks and playgrounds. Sports programs offer little league and adult softball. There is also a summer camp that provides great vacation fun for kids of all ages.
Public education of excellent quality is offered at a number of elementary schools, a town middle school and a high school. The school system offers special classes for the handicapped and advanced studies for gifted students. Adult continuing education classes are also available. |