Overview
If you’re looking for a warm and inviting home surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens with multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, a zen-like pond with waterfall, fire pit, plenty of parking for guests and ownership of direct waterfront access to Candlewood Lake complete with patio area, kayak storage and the ability to dock a jet ski, look no further! Welcome to 55 Knollcrest, a 3 bedroom, 3 full bath cape cod style home with over 2, 700 sf of finished living space. Hardwood floors on the main level including the formal dining room, perfect for formal entertaining and making memories with family and friends, the formal living room with gas log fireplace, the family room with ceiling fan and built in cabinetry, and full bath with shower. This home has plenty of storage space, too, with built in shelves and closets. The main level primary bedroom features a shiplap feature wall, ceiling fan, spacious walk-in-closet and full bath with tub/shower. The eat-in-kitchen is remodeled with quartz countertops, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, propane range and stainless steel appliances. The laundry room with utility sink is off the kitchen and there’s a door to the side yard where you will enjoy dining al fresco on the patio while enjoying the sound of the waterfall and pond. The upper level has two large bedrooms, one with walk-in-access to the unfinished attic space, and a full bath with shower/tub combination. The walk-out lower level is unfinished with workshop area, propane stove, rec room space and exercise, too. This is where you will find the mechanicals along with a large storage room, perfect for canning, wine cellar, etc. The grounds at this home are spectacular adorned with beautiful perennial gardens, a true labor of love. Meander through the yard lined with lamp posts to light the way toward the spacious stone parking area that leads to the lake. 20.5’ of the paved road is a part of this property and brings you down to a stone staircase and kayak racks, waterfront patio and access into Candlewood Lake. There are poles in the water to install a jet ski ramp, too. All of this property belongs to this home, so you do have direct waterfront access to Candlewood Lake. Enjoy entertaining at the lakefront, catching the sunrise and loving the pink and purple skies as the sunsets. Knollcrest Road is a private road, with no speed bumps, and it’s quiet and tranquil. The property has many updates over the years, including a new septic system in April 2024, curtain drains, portable generator, and more, so be sure to see the updates pages attached. Candlewood Lake is a four-season delight where you will enjoy summer recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, sunbathing, paddle boarding, kayaking, etc. During winter, when the lake freezes, ice fishing, snow shoeing, skating, and cross country skiing take over. The views you will take in throughout the year are breathtaking while making lifetime memories. Minutes from in-town and Danbury/Brookfield retail shopping, close to newly built in-town schools, restaurants, major highways, easy commute into NY via MetroNorth trains, and you’ll love the low taxes, too! Hiking and trails, nearby biking trails, sip-and-strolls during the year, holiday parades and community gatherings are just some of the things that make New Fairfield, small town New England living so special. Only an hour from Manhattan, New Fairfield is New York’s Best Kept Secret! Home of Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond and Ball Pond, you will fall in love with ’vacation living’ at its best. Welcome to Candlewood Lake - WELCOME HOME!