184 Midwood Avenue, Hitchcock LakesWolcott, CT 06716Price: $800,000

This 3500+ square foot lakefront home is truly a rare opportunity. Escape to the water's edge at 184 Midwood Avenue, a wonderful merger of recreation and relaxation, situated on the quiet western shore of the second Hitchcock Lake, along a quiet and peaceful, low-traffic cul-de-sac. It offers tremendous utility and access to the water. With over 75 feet of private frontage on the lake, you will enjoy sweeping, unobstructed views of the water right from your backyard. There is a dock for your ski or pontoon boat (pontoon boats are very popular on the lake), a swimmer-friendly area, and your own private boat launch (one of only a few on the lake). Sitting on 0.65 acres, the gentle slope toward the water provides the perfect footprint for lakeside entertaining, bonfires, summer BBQs, and relaxing on the 12 by 36-foot deck. With 4 bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchen on the 1st floor, and 3 more bedrooms (one the primary suite), a full bath, and another kitchen on the second, this home is built for hosting and high-capacity living. In all, the home has 7 bedrooms and 3 full baths. If offers an incredible space for family, guests, multi-generational living (having a legal in-law apartment), or a dedicated home office with a view. A two-bay car port will keep your vehicles out of the weather. This home is out of the way, but close to shopping, dining and entertainment, and only 10 minutes from the entrance ramps to I-84 and 691.