Here Is Lake Living At Its Most Sublime, In Brookfield

BROOKFIELD, CT — Welcome to "Thistle Cottage" located in the desired Candlewood Shores lake community! Enjoy easy commuting to NYC via Metro North (or drive) and to all points lower Westchester and Connecticut.

Here's the original listing as it appeared on Realtor.com:

• Address: 12 Longview Dr, Brookfield, Connecticut
• Price: $390,000
• Square Feet: 1504
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1946
• Features: Lake living is yours in this well appointed authentic lake cottage. Enter and have a sweet office with windows and seasonal views. A new pine vaulted ceiling accentuates the massive floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The open floor plan has the newly renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, living room and dining room which lead to the screened in porch with lake views. The loft has a cozy nook and affords plenty of storage space while looking out over the main floor. The spiral staircase leads to the lower level with a propane fireplace, family room, full bath, bedroom and "summer kitchen". A bonus library alcove can house your most loved books for beach reading! Come back from the lake after kayaking, boating or sunbathing and entertain on the lower deck with a full kitchen on the lower level. No need to go upstairs! A walk-in closet and laundry area finish out the lower level. Enjoy all the amenities that the Shores provides from the beach, moorings, clubhouse, playground, special events and more! Stroll, walk, bike or run throughout this highly sought after community on Candlewood Lake. The romantic story of "Thistle Cottage" (see posted addendums) will further excite you to see this one of a kind gem and make it yours! Thistle Cottage awaits you!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.