On the Market: New Milford, CT

Address: 910 Candlewood Lake Rd.
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Square Feet: 3,176
Price: $2,200,000

This move in ready home on Candlewood Lake is on a rare gently sloping property along Candlewood Lake in New Milford, CT. Most properties lakeside have steep slopes. The beautiful grounds were landscaped and enhanced by local talent Allan Broadbent including a new automatic sprinkler system for the side yard. Designer and builder Kristina Larson LLC completed renovations that include all new electrical, new HVAC, expanding the former wooden deck and using stone instead, adding a new stone stairway from the driveway to side yard, and installing an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a dip in the lake. Staging by JJ Sincerbeaux of Sincerbeaux Designs highlights the home’s natural beauty.

“The property has a perfect view of the lake that dovetails with the topography and landscape of the property,” says Broker Bill Jacquemin, owner of Candlewood Realty LLC. An oversized two-car garage can store anything from boats to rafts to golf carts. Swimming is permitted right off the shoreline or stay ashore and soak in the hot tub. The outdoor kitchen is newly equipped for gas cooking. A lawn area with fire pit and side yard with lots of hammocks check off two important vacation “to dos.”

Inside, the newly renovated kitchen has a new island and built-in breakfast nook, new high-end appliances. Windows provide views of the lake from every angle of the main living spaces. “My favorite feature of this home is the lake room,” says Jacquemin. “The panoramic views from this room are breathtaking. Sitting in this room, with the western view, allows you to enjoy every sunset all year long.”

Homeowners are eligible to purchase a Candlewood Lake Club membership where tennis, golf and interclub activities abound. “This home is ideal for almost anyone—from single or newly married individuals with entertaining on their mind, to the family with children who can also enjoy the jet skiing, boating, tubing,” says Jacquemin. “Empty nesters can retire here with space for the family to visit but the home and yard have a design that is easy to maintain—and don’t forget the golf at the Candlewood Lake Club. Very relaxing!”