3 Old Forest Rd Sherman, CT, 06784

single family home
$ 865,000 For Sale Active May 20, 2026
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2,996 sq ft
  • 1.21 acres
  • 1998 year built
  • 2 cars garage
  • gated community

About the Home

The Lake Experience! Candlewood Lake Estates, a private gated community on Lake Candlewood hosts this 1998 built, 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary with 2 dramatic stone, floor to ceiling fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, new 2 car garage with loft and fabulous wrap deck to enjoy the private yard & seasonal views! An idyllic weekend.summer retreat or full time residence, this home exudes a casual country lifestyle, in this sought after, gated lake community! A newly updated maple kitchen with quartz counters, adds an ease of care to this elegant yet casual open plan, designed for the entertainer. The soaring stone fireplace, adds to the drama of the great room, surrounded by a wrap deck and walls of windows & sliders bringing the outdoors in. Two bedrooms on the main level, share a full bath with hardwood floors and large closets. A magical loft with overlook balcony doubles as a 3rd bedroom or future primary suite with separate full bath, vaulted ceiling, a step down office area and hardwood floors. The finished, walk-out, lower level offers easy care tile floors, full stone, raised hearth fireplace, sliders to a patio area and room to expand in the unfinished storage area. The new two car detached garage poses other options for potential guest suite, loft, gym or gaming area. All this plus access to two beaches and swimming in beautiful, spring fed,Green Pond. Hurry for a summer of fun on the lake!

Rooms & Interior

2 bedrooms beds
2 full baths
2,996 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Loft (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters, Tile Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) 2 Story Window(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Fireplace

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil, passive solar
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Cable - available
  • Open floor plan

Appliances

  • Oven/range
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Home Automation

  • Thermostat(s)

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Cooled
  • Interior access
  • Partially finished
  • Full with walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: lower level
  • Lower level

Energy Features

  • Passive solar
  • Generator
  • Programmable thermostat
  • Ridge vents
  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Wrap around deck
  • Deck
  • Gutters
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage
  • Paved
  • Driveway

Waterfront

  • Walk to water
  • Beach rights
  • Water community
  • View

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.21 acres
  • In subdivision
  • Level lot
  • On cul-de-sac
  • Water view

Driveway

  • Private

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Lake
  • Medical facilities
  • Park
  • Stables/riding
  • Tennis courts

HOA Fee

  • $ 2,084 annually

Construction Details

Style
contemporary

Construction year
1998

Exterior Siding
cedar

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


- Home is near - Candlewood Lake

Direct waterfront:
YES
Islands:
12
Beaches:
7
Marinas:
10
Allowed boats:
all boats
Boat launches:
2
Fishing:
YES
Swimming:
YES / public
Water / ice sports:
boating, canoeing, jet skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, wake surfing, water skiing
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This home is near Candlewood Lake, Connecticut
The ultimate lakefront living experience

Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date May 20, 2026
List price $ 865,000
Current price $ 865,000
Tax amount $ 5,824
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24171833
List Agent Barbara Sivba
List Office Coldwell Banker Realty

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