- Bedrooms
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Newtown Gem: 4 Bed Home for Sale
Rustic compound on Lake Zoar. Once in a while a truly special property comes to market, this is one of those. Overlooking Lake Zoar in Sandy Hook, welcome to The Fording House circa 1918. This private, waterfront property offers a tree lined gravel drive leading to the main house with floor to ceiling views of the lake, three bedrooms, kitchen with newer appliances, great room, sun room and more. There is a separate two room cottage connected by a beautiful breezeway. The cottage retreat boasts a glass conservatory bedroom designed by the Hilton family. While simple and accommodating in style, there are one of a kind features such as the all glass gazebo bedroom, views of the water from almost all of the rooms, waterfront privacy and charming architectural details. The compound has been lovingly maintained, substantial recent investments include but are not limited to new main house septic system, roofs, furnaces, gravel drive, dock system and exterior paint, Imagine waking up to the sun's rays warming your skin through the glass bedroom walls, providing a peaceful rest while taking in the natural habitat of the quiet cove. Immersed in history, with the outbuildings dating from 1918. The main home and guest quarters were built in 1957 by the previous owner who managed a high profile restaurant in NYC. Folklore has it that he frequently invited celebrities, including members of the rat pack and the Hilton family to stay at the lake who would fly in via sea plane.
Open House Info
Listing Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24085874
- Status Active
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 4
- Full Baths 2
- SqFt 2,211 sqft
- Acres 0.83 acres
- Year Built 1957
- Elementary School Per Board of Ed
- High School Newtown
- Buyer Broker Compensation
Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2.5%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Attic Yes
- Cooling Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Exterior Features Breezeway,Shed,Gutters,Guest House,Patio
- Exterior Siding Wood
- Fireplaces 1
- Furnace Type Electric, Propane
- Heat Electric, Propane
- Heat Fuel Electric, Propane
- Hot Water Domestic
- House Color white
- Roof Asphalt Shingle
- Rooms 10
Additional Highlights
- Acres Source Public Records
- Architectural Style Ranch
- County Fairfield
- Garage Spaces 2
- Gas Description Electric, Propane
- Lot Description Secluded, Water View, Open Lot
- Occupancy Owner
- Water Description Private Well
- Water Frontage Lake, Dock or Mooring, View, Access
- Waterfront Description Lake, Dock or Mooring, View, Access
Taxes and Fees
Location
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