About 12 Longview Drive
Located in the desirable lake community of Candlewood Shores, Thistle Cottage beautifully blends the timeless charm of a classic lakeside cottage with the open floor plan today's buyers love. Ideal as a full-time residence or weekend retreat, this inviting ranch offers warmth, character, and flexible living spaces. A light-filled enclosed porch with hardwood floors serves as a welcoming entry, sunroom, or home office before opening to the spacious living, dining, and kitchen area. The sun-filled kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, and flows into the living room with soaring beamed ceilings, knotty pine walls, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. A renovated full bath complements the main-level bedroom, while the loft provides the perfect office, reading nook, or play space. The walkout lower level offers a bright family room with patio access, a private second bedroom, full bath, laundry, storage, and a versatile alcove ideal for a gym, hobby room, or workspace. Enjoy the screened porch, covered patio, and lake views. Just a short walk to the private beach, clubhouse, playground, lake access, and year-round community events. Convenient to I-84, shopping, restaurants, wineries, hiking, and the Hudson Valley. Thistle Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Candlewood Shores lifestyle.
Features of 12 Longview Drive
| MLS® # | 24193080 |
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| Price | $530,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,411 |
| Acres | 0.17 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Ranch, Cottage |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 12 Longview Drive |
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| Area | Candlewood Shores |
| City | Brookfield |
| County | Fairfield |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06804 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 3 |
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| Parking | Paved, On Street Parking, Off Street Parking |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Beach Rights, Access, Seasonal |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Open Floor Plan |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer |
| Heating | Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fans, Ductless |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out |
Exterior
| Exterior | Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Shed, Deck, Covered Deck, Patio |
| Lot Description | Sloping Lot, Cleared, Water View |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete |
School Information
| Elementary | Per Board of Ed |
|---|---|
| High | Per Board of Ed |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 21st, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 47 |
| Zoning | R 7 |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Houlihan Lawrence |
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