10 Laurel Drive
Sherman Connecticut

Description:

First time on the market, "The Fischer House" is a lakefront property of unobtrusive brilliance. It was designed by renowned architect, Norman Jaffe to be a weekend retreat immersed in natural beauty with a sense of life among the treetops. Tucked into a wooded hillside and overlooking Green Pond, this enchanting home blends rustic warmth with contemporary style. Entry to the residence via a wooden bridge introduces the unique environment within. Nature's calming presence is abundant. Cypress walls & vaulted ceilings, oak floors, & interior balconies enhance the varied living spaces. Expansive windows & skylights flood the home with natural light & frame uninterrupted views of the surrounding trees and lake. The kitchen is sleek & functional; the living & dining areas are open & inviting. Four bedrooms, plus a sleeping loft, provide room for everyone. The primary suite offers its own bath & adjoining meditation/exercise room. Each of the other 3 bedrooms has a private sink & shares a full bath w/an adjoining sauna. Whether resting or recharging, every room is a peaceful retreat in harmony with its natural surroundings. The outdoor living areas include a shower cabana, private dock, & beautiful lake views from multiple decks; a smaller private one off the upper level and another more spacious one cantilevered over natural rock outcroppings.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l