A converted horse barn in historic estate, this country cottage comfortably fits 4 adults in 2 BRS, 1-2 kids in 3rd BR, and more guests in Family Room with sleeper sofa. Kitchen seamlessly blends into living/dining room-all wrapped by deck with picturesque country views. Walking distance, 5min drive to great hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting. Great dining options. 3min to WC Covered Bridge, 12min to Lakeville/Sharon. Pass to Town Lake (swimming w/ lifeguards, playgrounds) provided. This quintessential CT Highlands country home provides the perfect place to enjoy the area's wide array of summer recreational activities and fully unwind at your home away from home. Plenty of light and comfortable furnishings in living/dining room as well as in separate family/TV room offer ample space to read, play board games and lounge around with your crew or unplug on your own. Seamlessly accessible wrap-around deck furnished with Adirondack chairs and high-end Weber grill offers outdoor space to enjoy and relax further. A separate driveway and two parking bays in former hay barn offer great privacy throughout your stay in this historic 14 acre estate. Surrounded by well-tended meadows and set by captivating mountain ranges, this country gem will bring you back to center all year long! Short 10 min drive to Mohawk Ski Mountain, 40 min to Catamount, 50 min to Butternut. Plenty of hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, within walking distance or a short car ride. Walking distance to historic West Cornwall Covered Bridge on Housatonic River. Access to Sharon Town Beach during the summer season offers a sand beach raked daily, swimming with life guards, docks and raft with trampolines, playground spaces, plenty of picnicking and grounds with expansive water views. 10-25 min drive to a wide array of dinning alternatives and concepts—from RSVP (prix-fixe French cuisine in West Cornwall), to Arethusa al tavolo (upscale New American cooking with area-sourced products in Bantam), to Provision’s (farm-to-table all-day casual fare in Salisbury), to When Pigs Fly (Southern BBQ and Soul Food in Sharon)….to name a few. In lieu of a baking oven and stovetop, fit for purpose kitchen has Breville Convection Countertop Oven, Cuisinart Induction (2) and Hot Plate (2) Cooktops, InstantPot Cooker, Full Sized Panasonic Microwave. A nicely sized Weber grill on the deck offers year-round grilling.