5 Shady Knls Danbury, CT, 06811

single family home
$ 3,450,000 For Sale Active Apr 29, 2026

About the Home

Imagine waking up to the best view of beautiful Candlewood Lake. This exceptional property offers 200 ft of direct waterfront, just steps from the water's edge. Enjoy stunning western sunsets with a panoramic view of scenic Bear Mountain Park. Endless outdoor entertainment awaits with a meticulously designed, multi-tiered landscape featuring a rare-grandfathered in waterfront cabana bar, several patios, a garden veranda, game room gazebo and a regulation-size shuffleboard court. The newly added two-story sunroom with a loft offers year-round, sweeping views that will take your breath away. The two-car garage includes a full-sized elevator, providing convenient access to the main level's Garden Veranda. A full bath and guest sleeping quarters on the main level ensure easy accessibility for all guests. The garage is also home to a modern game room with additional sleeping space for weekend visitors, complete with a slate patio and a cozy fire pit. The walk-out basement features a brand-new sauna, a second kitchen, and a guest suite, offering privacy and access to the second-tier patio. Five-zone heating & cooling, as well as a new 26 KW whole-home generator, maintenance-free Hardy Board siding and a brand-new roof. A full irrigation system ensures the property stays lush and green year-round. For boating enthusiasts, the property includes a fully covered hydraulic boat lift and two additional docks that can accommodate up to five vessels. It's amazing!

Rooms & Interior

3 bedrooms beds
4 full baths
4,046 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Family Room (Main Level) Skylight, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Lower Level)
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors, Tile Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Tile Floor
  • Office (Main Level) French Doors
  • Rec/Play Room (Other Level) Sliders, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Skylight, Island, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Lower Level) Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Lower Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Skylight, Balcony/Deck, Beams, Ceiling Fan, Interior Balcony, Sliders
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Lower Level) Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Ductless

Interior Features

  • Elevator
  • Sauna

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Home Automation

  • Built in audio
  • Security system

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Fully finished
  • Walk-out

Laundry

  • Lower level

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • Breezeway
  • Cabana
  • Deck
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • Underground sprinkler
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Lake
  • Dock or mooring
  • Water community
  • View
  • Access
Waterfront Homes in Danbury

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 0.09 acres
  • Sloping lot
  • Water view

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Lake

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1941

Exterior Siding
hardie board

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
asphalt shingle


- Waterfront - 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 Great Plain neighborhood, in the town of Danbury.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date April 29, 2026
List price $ 3,450,000
Current price $ 3,450,000
Tax amount $ 18,805
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24170496
List Agent Kyle Neumann
List Office Houlihan Lawrence

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