296 Bennetts Farm Rd Ridgefield, CT, 06877

single family home
$ 845,000 For Sale Active Aug 20, 2026
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,548 sq ft
  • 1930 year built
  • 3 cars garage

About the Home

A charming stone and wood-shingled Cape Cod cottage in Ridgefield's sought-after Rainbow Lake area. This property comes with deeded lake rights and endless potential to create your own special retreat. Set on 0.74 acres, this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a dramatic vaulted living room with exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides convenient one-floor living, while the family room offers a cozy wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the natural surroundings. The wood-paneled primary bedroom and bath add warmth and character, and a basement office provides flexible space for work or hobbies. An impressive three-car garage setup-with one garage under the house and two car detached garage gives abundant parking, storage, studio, workshop, or recreational possibilities, plus additional usable loft space. Bring your ideas and vision to this unique property and make it your own-or enjoy it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Rainbow Lake amenities include sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, and boating, creating a true year-round recreational escape just minutes from all that Ridgefield has to offer.

Rooms & Interior

2 bedrooms beds
2 full baths
1,548 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Lower Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Tile Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Wood Stove, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Full Bath (Main Level) Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bath (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Tub w/Shower, Hardwood Floor

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in garage

Cooling

  • Ceiling fans
  • Wall unit
  • Window unit

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener

Appliances

  • Electric range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Full
  • Storage
  • Garage access
  • Partially finished

Laundry

  • Lower level

Exterior Features

  • Deck
  • Garden area
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Detached garage
  • Under house garage

Waterfront

  • Walk to water
  • Water community
  • Access

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 0.74 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Lake
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Private rec facilities
  • Shopping/mall

Construction Details

Style
cape cod

Construction year
1930

Exterior Siding
shingle, stone

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


- Home is near - Rainbow Lake

Access:
private
Beaches:
2
Allowed boats:
canoes / electric motor boats / kayaks / non-motorized watercraft / paddle boards / rowboats / small power boats
Fishing:
YES
Swimming:
YES / private
Water / ice sports:
boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding
1 home for sale / $576K med. price
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This home is near Rainbow Lake, Ridgefield, CT
Private lake living, heavenly beauty

Area & Town

This home is located in North Ridgefield neighborhood, in the town of Ridgefield.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date August 20, 2026
List price $ 845,000
Current price $ 845,000
Tax amount $ 10,971
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24199871
List Agent Catherine Aaron
List Office Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

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