1134 Bantam Road, BantamLitchfield, CT 06750Price: $450,000

Set privately at the top of a long driveway, this 3-bedroom contemporary home offers a warm country feel and fantastic outdoor living space. The property includes a 1-car garage, shed, and heated detached cabana with a full bath, ideal for use as a studio, office, or guest space. At the rear of the home, an expansive multi-level deck creates a spacious setting for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. The home features pine-paneled walls and ceilings, multiple skylights, oversized windows, and an open main living area with a vaulted ceiling and wood stove. The first floor also includes a kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar seating, and an adjacent powder/laundry room. A pass-through opens to the dining room, which leads directly out to the deck. Just off the living room is a bright sunroom/office with oversized windows. Two bedrooms are located on the first floor, each with skylights, and are serviced by a full bath with a brand-new tub/shower. A spiral staircase leads to the second-floor bedroom with its own full bath. Conveniently located just minutes from local favorites including Arethusa Farm's famous ice cream, Bantam Lake, Mt. Tom State Park, White Memorial Conservation Center, charming shops, and award-winning restaurants. All this just two hours from Manhattan and 40 minutes from Metro-North trains, making it an ideal setting for a country retreat or year-round living.