Inspired by the great Nantucket summer homes, this magnificent lakefront residence is carefully sited on 72 private acres overlooking one of Litchfield County's most serene lakes. The focus of the home's design is on blending with nature, exposure to the lake, and energy efficiency. Designed by renowned architect Peter Talbot, the home is a wonderful example of the Shingle Style, "the architecture of the American summer".The property itself is unspoiled and boasts over 700' of direct water frontage with a private dock on North Spectacle Lake, one of only a few private lakes in Connecticut. Access is available to the handful of property owners on the lake. The gracious grounds were carefully planned by landscape architect Dirk Sabin with spots dedicated for a swimming pool, tennis court, and orchard. On the water's edge, there is a wonderful dock, fieldstone fire-pit, and boat storage shed as well as approvals and architectural plans for a matching Shingle Style boathouse directly on the lake. This spectacular property is located less than 2 hours to Manhattan; under 3 to Boston. The home's interior is classic with a modern twist -- generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, huge windows embracing the lake views, and easy access to the expansive deck. The fabulous kitchen opens to the great room with its soaring ceiling and fireplace. The mahogany paneled library, rounded within the turret, has a fireplace and custom built-in shelving. In addition to the formal main entrance, there is also a covered side entrance to an extraordinary mud room with built-in cubbies, hooks and benches.The upstairs features a wonderful master bedroom suite with views overlooking the lake and includes sitting area, his-and-her dressing rooms, and a lavish bathroom with soaking tub and steam shower. Additionally, one will find three lovely light-filled bedrooms suites. The lower level of the home is complete with a blockbuster home theater ready to accommodate family and friends as well as two additional guest suites that open to the rolling lawn and footpaths to the lake. Connected to the house by a covered breezeway is the three car garage with space above that can be finished for a separate guest house or home office. The mechanical systems are all state-of-the-art from the highly energy efficient geo-thermal heating/cooling and custom Lutron lighting system to the whole house back-up generator. Temperature, lighting and security can be monitored and controlled remotely.
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