12 Longview Drive
Brookfield, Connecticut

Description:

Located in the desirable lake community of Candlewood Shores, Thistle Cottage beautifully blends the timeless charm of a classic lakeside cottage with the open floor plan today's buyers love. Ideal as a full-time residence or weekend retreat, this inviting ranch offers warmth, character, and flexible living spaces. A light-filled enclosed porch with hardwood floors serves as a welcoming entry, sunroom, or home office before opening to the spacious living, dining, and kitchen area. The sun-filled kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, and flows into the living room with soaring beamed ceilings, knotty pine walls, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. A renovated full bath complements the main-level bedroom, while the loft provides the perfect office, reading nook, or play space. The walkout lower level offers a bright family room with patio access, a private second bedroom, full bath, laundry, storage, and a versatile alcove ideal for a gym, hobby room, or workspace. Enjoy the screened porch, covered patio, and seasonal lake views. Just a short walk to the private beach, clubhouse, playground, lake access, and year-round community events. Convenient to I-84, shopping, restaurants, wineries, hiking, and the Hudson Valley. Thistle Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Candlewood Shores lifestyle.

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence