About the Home
Escape the city and discover this wonderful estate in Sherman, CT, offered for the first time in 60 years. Currently a winter wonderland but resplendent in all four seasons. Set on approximately 10 scenic acres in the heart of charming Sherman, this exceptional country home combines timeless New England charm with modern living. Originally a working farm, the property was transformed into a residence in 1945. The estate includes three dwellings, perfect for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living-the Main House, Carriage House, and Pool House-offering approximately 5,200 sq ft with 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths. The Main House showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, wide-plank floors, spacious kitchen with vaulted ceiling and expansive picture windows that fill the interior with natural light and stunning views. This home blends new with old and indoor/outdoor living, providing calm, scenic spaces to relax and recharge. Outdoor amenities include a sparkling pool, tennis court, tranquil pond, spacious lawns flanked by trees and six garage spaces-ideal for car collections, hobbies, or additional storage. This country retreat offers space, privacy, and timeless appeal-ideal for entertaining or quiet country living. Includes beach and boat rights on Candlewood Lake and only 90 minutes to New York City, this extraordinary property offers an unmatched blend of history, elegance, and comfort and tour is recommended to fully appreciate its provenance, and serenity
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
-
Bedroom (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor
-
Living Room (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
-
Bedroom (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor
-
Living Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
-
Full Bath (Main Level)
Tile Floor
-
Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Island, Hardwood Floor
-
Primary Br Suite (Upper Level)
Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
-
Full Bath (Upper Level)
Skylight
-
Great Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Cathedral Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
-
Bedroom (Other Level)
-
Formal Dining Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Beams, Book Shelves, Hardwood Floor
-
Bedroom (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor
-
Full Bath (Upper Level)
Skylight
-
Rec/Play Room (Upper Level)
Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
-
Bedroom (Other Level)
Skylight
-
Other Rooms
Bonus room, Exercise room, Mud room, Wine cellar, Workshop
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 2
- Heating: hot air, zoned
- Heat fuel type: electric, oil
- Fuel tank: in ground
Interior Features
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - available
Appliances
- Cook top
- Electric range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Electric dryer
Attic
- Unfinished
- Storage space
- Walk-up
Basement
- Full
- Storage
- Garage access
- Partially finished
- Walk-out
- Concrete floor
- Full with walk-out
Exterior Features
- Tennis court
- Deck
- Gutters
- Guest house
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 6
- Under house garage
Swimming Pool
- Gunite
- Pool house
- Safety fence
- In ground pool
Waterfront
- Walk to water
- Beach rights
- Access
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 12 acres
- Some wetlands
- Lightly wooded
- Dry
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
- Water view
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Basketball court
- Golf course
- Lake
- Library
- Park
- Playground/tot lot
- Shopping/mall
- Tennis courts
Construction Details
- Style
- farm house
- Construction year
- 1945
- Exterior Siding
- wood
- Foundation
- block, stone
- Roof
- asphalt shingle, gable
Area & Town
This home is located in South Sherman neighborhood, in the town of Sherman.
- $665K med. price
- 6 homes for sale
- $695K med. price
- 10 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Active |
| Listing date |
October 28, 2025 |
| List price |
$ 1,849,000 |
| Current price |
$ 1,849,000 |
| Tax amount |
$ 8,800 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| MLS ID |
#24135733 |
| List Agent |
Ginny Gordon-O’Neill |
| List Office |
William Raveis Real Estate |
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
6 Brinsmade Lane
Home Photos