195 Silver Springs Drive, HigganumHaddam, CT 06441Price: $850,000

Set well back on 3.65 wooded acres in the desirable Chatham Lake community, this thoughtfully designed, to be built home combines a flexible modern layout with a private, tucked away setting surrounded by natural woodland. The generous parcel offers room to create a peaceful homesite with a wonderful sense of separation and privacy, while remaining part of an established neighborhood of distinctive, high value homes. The exterior offers refined New England character with modern farmhouse influences, including prominent gables, contrasting siding, black trimmed windows and an inviting covered front porch. Inside, the 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath layout is designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. An open concept kitchen, dinette and family room form the heart of the main level, with a center island, walk in pantry and gas fireplace. A formal dining room and dedicated first floor office provide additional space for working from home, hosting guests or adapting to changing needs. A practical mudroom connects the home to the attached two car garage.Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private bathroom and walk in closet, accompanied by three additional bedrooms, a full hall bathroom and conveniently located second floor laundry. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and recreational opportunities of the Chatham Lake community, with convenient access to Route 9 and the restaurants, shops and attractions of the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline communities.