Stunning 3BR Custom designed Contemporary on 2.4 landscaped acres with Candlewood Lake views and deeded boat slip. Soaring vaulted ceilings with wall of windows and loads of natural light will charm and delight you! Relax on the wrap-around deck and enjoy the koi pond, trees, bird life, and vistas of breathtaking Candlewood Lake. This home has year-round lake views from most rooms. Downstairs the sunken great room has a warm fireplace, wet bar, and a slider to the deck. The sunny kitchen also has a slider to the deck, stainless appliances, a granite center island and a breakfast area with lake views. The main level has 2 large bedrooms, one with amazing lake views, the other overlooks a beautiful garden. Upstairs you'll find the master bedroom suite with walk in closet, fireplace, full bath with double vanities. A slider opens to a lakeside balcony with spectacular lake views over mature trees, providing a sanctuary from the rest of the world. A large, open plan, sitting area outside the master suite provides another entertainment option. There is lots of storage in the finished walk out basement/game billiard room with yet more lake views. Finally, the home includes a deeded boat dock. This beautiful home is located just 90 minutes from Manhattan and 10 minutes from NYC trains, and is in the Orchard Rest Candlewood Lake community. It would be perfect as a full-time home or as a country weekender.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
2.39 acresLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Gifford• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Ellen Cavallo Buccitti• Independent Realty Group
Source:Smart MLS #170120277
Redfin Estimate
$1,027,948
$383K since sold in November 2018$34K since August
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This home's estimate is 81.6% higher than the average sale price ($566K) of 6 comparable homes.
YEAR ROUND LAKE VIEWS! 2.4 ACRES peaceful setting in sheltered position w/lush mature landscape, koi pond & waterfall. Quiet subdivision of custom lake community homes w/deeded boat slip in Southern Sherman. Sun filled rooms thruout this Contemporary-w/inspiring wall of windows where natural light plays a key roll. DRAMATIC Sunken Great Room w/fireplace & wet bar w/captivating Views. Granite/Stainless Kitchen w/slider to wrap around Deck. Cozy Living Room w/fireplace & slider to Deck. 2 Main Level Bedrooms. Upper Level Loft & Master Suite w/fireplace & slider to private balcony. 22x17 Master Bath. Lower level game/billiard room-double sliders & plenty of room to work on your pet projects. Propane Heat.
House Heated w/Propane Heat - 1000 gallon buried tank - Mitchell Oil Lower Level heated by woodstove only
Public Records
Oct 1, 2010
Sold
$700,000
$285/sq ft
Smart MLS #98467472
Jun 20, 2010
Listed
$795,000
$323/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2007
Sold
$765,000
$311/sq ft
Smart MLS #98303036
Sep 25, 2006
Listed
$795,000
$323/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,499 (−2.0%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2022
$7,650 (−2.5%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2021
$7,844 (+3.9%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2020
$7,548 (−3.5%)
$97,200 + $297,800
$395,000
2019
$7,825 (−11.6%)
$97,200 + $297,800
$395,000
2018
$8,854
$97,300 + $338,200
$435,500
2017
$8,852
$97,200 + $338,200
$435,400
2016
$8,853 (+1.9%)
$97,230 + $338,240
$435,470
2014
$8,690
$97,230 + $340,760
$437,990
Tax history for 8 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,499 (−2.0%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2022
$7,650 (−2.5%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2021
$7,844 (+3.9%)
$97,300 + $323,500
$420,800
2020
$7,548 (−3.5%)
$97,200 + $297,800
$395,000
2019
$7,825 (−11.6%)
$97,200 + $297,800
$395,000
2018
$8,854
$97,300 + $338,200
$435,500
2017
$8,852
$97,200 + $338,200
$435,400
2016
$8,853 (+1.9%)
$97,230 + $338,240
$435,470
2014
$8,690
$97,230 + $340,760
$437,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,901
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
310376
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan