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
Room Details
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Office (Lower Level)
Wall/Wall Carpet
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Living Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Tile Floor
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Family Room (Main Level)
Wood Stove, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Full Bath (Main Level)
Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Wall/Wall Carpet
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor
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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
Appliances
- Electric range
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
Basement
- Full
- Storage
- Garage access
- Partially finished
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
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Area & Town
This home is located in North Ridgefield neighborhood, in the town of Ridgefield.
- $985K med. price
- 20 homes for sale
- $978K med. price
- 64 homes for sale
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. |
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
296 Bennetts Farm Road
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