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Timber Frame Lake House

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$1,295,000  For Sale Lake: Candlewood Lake MLS # 98404942 8 Shore Drive Sherman, Connecticut 06784 County: Fairfield (MAP IT with Google) (MAP IT with Yahoo) (MAP IT with Mapquest) These maps may not show the correct location. Contact seller for specific directions.     JUST REDUCED! Subject to Bank Approval! 200" Direct Waterfront on CANDLEWOOD LAKE Western Exposure in Private Gated Lake Communityw/the most vivid panoramic sunsets imaginable. Intoxicating Views by Night-Inspiring Lake & Mountain Vistas by Day. Multiple Decks . 8-person Hot Tub on fieldstone patio w/small private cabana plus Water's Edge Cabana, Pergola covered Deck & Large Deep Water Dock AWARDS - 2008 Home Builders Industry (HOBI)) Grand Award for "Project of the Year" and award for "Best Remodeled Vacation Home" in the State of Connecticut. EXTREME MAKEOVER! ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGN High style Drama w/sensuous curves of architecture. Inspiring walls of windows marry open interior to the beauty of the natural surroundings. Timber frame & field stone spaced balanced w/traditional room design. Post & Beam integrate successfully with more formal parts of the home to create a sophisticated, country warmth w/unique contours & configurations. Red Cedar Shingle 3-4 BD/3.5 BA - 3500 square feet SHAPED BY WATER...CHISELED BY WIND...EXPERIENCED BY FEW! Energy Star Rated Home/Wired for sound and modern communications LET YOUR IMAGINATION DO THE REST. Special Site Features: · 200 feet frontage on Candlewood Lake with expansive views, natural beauty and recreational access · Steep rugged topography · Private, on cul-de-sac, in gated community · Restricted building envelope (limited to existing footprint) Key Design Program Elements: · 3,500 sq. ft. whole-house remodel of multi-level cottage. · Added 600 square feet of new space · Reconfigured existing space to take advantage of views Owner/Builder-Master Carpenter Stewart Lade - (Architect-designed-whole house renovation)- “We reconfigured the existing space to take advantage of views, changed the exterior for a more natural connection with site and lake and created interior finish details to provide coherence between indoor spaces and outdoor setting.” Extensive use of stonework to help define the exterior spaces - Stone and boulder walls with natural stone entry steps. A comfortable casual space for a relaxed, lake-side lifestyle. The main living area has a striking 30x30 timber frame w/large graceful arches & a vaulted ceiling w/ a clerestory roof. This great room presents itself as a "front viewing gallery" that overlooks sweeping lake views & views of the hills miles beyond which provides for a “canopy” for three living spaces, the entry, the living room and a unique & oak-paneled, oval romantic dining room. All of this is enhanced with elegant natural wood trims, including arts & crafts style finish details hand crafted in quarter-sawn white oak. A Butler's Pantry boasts a 50-bottle wine refrigerator. The house also features a gourmet kitchen for passionate cooks w/an English AGA cooker and other chef-quality appliances. Honed Granite counters & farm sink with quarter-sawn custom cabinets & eat in kitchen counter. Beautiful cabinetry gives the well-finished look of fine furniture. “His & Hers” office closets and an arts & crafts inspired fireplace surround complemented w/hand-made tiles. Settle in, crack open a bottle of wine & indulge. The kitchen and living room have extensive decks accessed through French doors that provide seamless access between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Recessed lighting throughout creates a flattering glow. 3-4 Bedrooms w/3.5 Baths are all situated in separate wings for extreme privacy. Lower level family/recreation room with large stone fireplace. DETAILS · Major new spaces include: master suite, gourmet kitchen, great room, formal dining room · Detailed exterior for more natural connection with site and lake · Interior finish details to provide coherence between indoor spaces and outdoor setting · Comfortable casual spaces for relaxed, lake-side lifestyle Important House Features: · Shingle style rambler with multi-living levels, including 3 private bedroom suites · Expansive decks off main living areas, providing seamless indoor/outdoor connection · Extensive use of vaulted ceilings, including clerestory in great room · Elegant natural wood trims, including arts and crafts style finish details hand crafted in quarter-sawn white oak · Open floor plan in main living area including unique oval dining room under the “canopy” of great room timber frame structure · Gourmet kitchen featuring AGA cooker, “his & hers” office closets and fireplace with arts & crafts hand made tiles and custom oak surround, premium appliances and custom wood cabinetry · Extensive site redevelopment to provide better access to house & lake and to enhance house setting Major Construction Challenges: · Wetlands and conservation restrictions on design and site development · Poor physical condition of existing structure required extensive renovation · Existing foundation required extensive repair and replacement · Water and drainage issues had to be resolved to cure wet basement · Difficult/challenging site access and conditions for construction activities Selected Green Construction Components: · Energy-Star rated home · High density cellulose (recycled material) insulation used throughout · Environmentally sensitive site stewardship and landscaping plan · Use of FSC-Certified tropical wood for decks and local wood for timber frame Type:  Home Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  3.5 Garage:  2 Stories:  3 Sq.Ft.:  3500 Lot Size:  .79 Year Built:  2008 Fireplaces:  2 Heat/AC:  Oil/Central Air Siding:  Red Cedar Shake Shingle Roof:  Shake Yard:  Landscaped Utilities:  Property Taxes:  11175 Water View?  Yes Waterfront?  Yes Water frontage:  200' Virtual Tour:  View External Virtual Tour Website   Contact Information: Katie Harrison, Agent View other listings (I have 13 total) Fazzone & Harrison Realty Click Here to Contact Seller View Telephone Please say you found it on Lakehouse.com! Visit our Website http://www.fazzoneandharrisonrealty.com See a map of the AREA (This may not show the exact location)    Ad Statistics:   This is Ad No. 63760 It has been viewed 2606 times Added on: Jan 14, 2009 Last Updated on: Oct 27, 2009 All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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