Things You Should Know When Buying A Home In The Candlewood Lake Communities

Are you thinking of buying a home on or around Candlewood Lake?

There are 64 Candlewood Lake communities spread over five towns: Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, and Sherman. Homeowners can attest to the many advantages of living in a lake community such as private beaches, marinas/boat slips, clubhouses, tennis courts, and summer camp programs for children.

Candlewood Lake offers lake living at its very best! People buy lake homes to have an anchor point for family and friends to gather to relax and catch up. You can enjoy all the benefits a lake home has to offer on or off the water. With boating, beach, and beauty Candlewood Lake is a great place to reconnect and recharge from our busy lives!

Here is everything you need to know when shopping for a home in the Candlewood Lake communities!

Amenities Of The Candlewood Lake Communities

When people are searching for a new lake community home, the amenities are usually a selling point. There is nothing like having some of your favorite luxuries right in your own community. Deeded boat slips, private beaches, and children’s summer programs are some of the most sought after amenities.

In some communities such as Orchard Rest in Sherman and Knollcrest in New Fairfield, some of the homeowners without direct water frontage have a boat slip that is deeded to their home. What this means is, when the home sells, the boat slip travels with it. In some Candlewood Lake communities, homeowners have access to a boat slip thru the community marina or moorings. When the owners sell their home, the boat slip or mooring goes back to the community and is offered to the next person on a waiting list.

Almost all the lake communities offer private beaches to its residents. Candlewood Shores in Brookfield and Candlewood Isle in New Fairfield have two of the most beautiful community beaches on the lake.

East Side vs. West Side

The east side of the lake offers western views and beautiful sunsets, making it the most desirable for waterfront homeowners. Commuters prefer the east side for its proximity to all the shopping on Federal Road in Brookfield and Interstate 84.

The west side of the lake offers eastern views and a few southern views on Candlewood Isle and Chatterton Point. While enjoying your morning cup of joe, the west side has impressive sunrise views! For those that commute to New York City, the west side offers easy access to Interstate 684. Most of the homes on the west side initially built in the 1930s, provide a secondary home feel.

Commuting

The commute from the west side of the lake is made east by access Interstates 684 and 84. It is but a short 8-mile ride from the center of New Fairfield down Milltown Road to the I-684 connector. This side of the lake offers easy access to Westchester, NY, and New York City.

The east side in Danbury and Brookfield has access to Interstate 84 for an easy commute to northern or southern Connecticut. No matter where you commute to, Candlewood Lake is not too far from all major cities in the area.

Lake Community Homes Instead of Waterfront?

A buyer’s dream is to own a home on a lake. There are many options for waterfront homes on Candlewood Lake. The more level homes with open water views are the most expensive. Cove fronts sometimes offer a no-wake zone, making the lakefront more peaceful. Wide-open waterfronts with expansive views, provide a lot of lake action. You will find lake community homes an option for space; some offer views and, in some cases, a bit more privacy as on Ridge Road in Candlewood Isle and many of the Sherman lake community on the northern end of Candlewood Lake.

Social Aspects of Living in a Lake Community

When you live off of the water in a lake community, it gives you more options to be social at the community beaches and amenities. As a waterfront homeowner, you can utilize the beach and facilities but are less likely to do so when you own a waterfront paradise with a dock.

Aerial Tours of the Candlewood Lake Communities

Subscribe to Candlewood Lake Real Estates’ YouTube channel to view aerial drone footage of all the Candlewood Communities. Here is a preview of a couple of our popular Candlewood Lake community aerial tours.

I hope this guide gave you a peek into the Candlewood Lake communities. To view each of the Candlewood Communities, the amenities they provide, and the current listings visit Communities On Candlewood Lake.

About The Author

Ellen Cavallo Buccitti is the Owner/Broker of Independent Realty Group in Brookfield and New Fairfield, CT. She has been selling Candlewood Lake Real Estate for over 30 years and has extensive knowledge of the properties and shoreline of Candlewood Lake. Ellen can take the guesswork out of the sometimes challenging process of buying a home and assist you in buying the RIGHT home for you and your family. For information regarding Candlewood Lake Real Estate, contact Ellen at 203-733-3969.