6 Brinsmade Ln Sherman, CT, 06784

single family home
$ 1,399,000 For Sale Active May 15, 2026
  • 6 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 5,500 sq ft
  • 10 acres
  • 1945 year built
  • pool house
  • 6 cars garage

About the Home

Enjoy the best of country and lake living at this exceptional private estate in Sherman, CT, just 90 minutes from NYC and moments from Candlewood Lake with beach and boat rights. The pool is open and ready for summer fun! Originally the historic Brinsmade Dairy Farm, this remarkable property blends timeless New England charm with modern comfort. Set on two lots with three buildings-the Main House, Carriage House, and Pool House-it offers approximately 5,500 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, and 5 full baths, ideal for multi-generational living, weekend escapes, guests, or entertaining. The Main House features soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, wide-plank floors, a vaulted kitchen, and picture windows overlooking rolling lawns, mature trees, and countryside views. Life here is all about the outdoors. Spend summer days swimming in the sparkling pool, playing tennis, nature spotting by the pond, gathering for outdoor dining, or relaxing beneath the stars. Just minutes away, enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding on Candlewood Lake. The Pool House creates the perfect guest retreat, while the Carriage House offers a fireplace, semi-open kitchen and living area, one bedroom, and a full bath. Six garages provide ample space for vehicles, boats, recreational equipment, or hobbies. A rare opportunity to own a private estate that combines recreation, history, and natural beauty with low Sherman taxes. Experience the space, privacy, and lifestyle that make this property truly unique.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
5 full baths
5,500 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Cathedral Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Loft (Upper Level) Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Beams, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Built-In Hutch, Country, Island
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Workshop

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil, propane
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Ceiling fans
  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - available

Appliances

  • Cook top
  • Electric range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Storage space
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Garage access
  • Interior access
  • Partially finished
  • Concrete floor
  • Full with walk-out

Laundry

  • Lower level

Exterior Features

  • Tennis court
  • Garden area
  • Lighting
  • Guest house
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 6
  • Under house garage

Swimming Pool

  • Heated
  • Pool house
  • Vinyl
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 10 acres
  • Some wetlands
  • Lightly wooded
  • Level lot
  • Rolling
  • Water view

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Golf course
  • Lake
  • Library
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
barn

Construction year
1945

Exterior Siding
wood

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in South Sherman neighborhood, in the town of Sherman.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date May 15, 2026
List price $ 1,399,000
Current price $ 1,399,000
Tax amount $ 8,330
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24174761
List Agent Ginny Gordon-O’Neill
List Office William Raveis Real Estate

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