Magical, Spacious Lakefront Retreat Close to NYC

Our one-of-a-kind enchanting country escape is perfect for families looking for a peaceful, cozy, spacious and well-appointed home. With 6 bedrooms (including 1 with crib) + 2 offices, large indoor & outdoor dining tables, our home can easily host a single family or larger group. The grounds are magical, and the 2 acres of lakefront land results in gorgeous views and lots to do. Only 1hr 20 min drive or train from NYC & close to Ridgefield CT & Katonah NY. Limited availability left in Aug 2026! The space About the house & bedrooms: On the lower level is our kitchen, dining room and living room, and access to the outdoor dining and pool area & lake and yard beyond, as well as a large BBQ area off the kitchen (with built in BBQ, green egg, smoker & brazilian rotisserie). The next level hosts the primary bedroom, an office and a nursery, and on the far wing of this floor is the playroom / media room with access to a private guest suite + office above. The media room has a pull out couch, and there is a queen bed in the guest suite above this room. The top level has two additional bedrooms, one with a full bed, and the other with a full bed that has a twin trundle bed. We have a sixth bedroom with queen bed and ensuite bath accessed through a hidden staircase next to the kitchen. There is also a garage on property with a basketball court and some toys for young children -- think scooters, bikes and beyond. About the grounds: We are located on Lake Truesdale with 2 acres of lakefront property. The lake is wonderful for boating and fishing, and we have paddleboards, kayaks, a row boat and a sailboat as well as a fully equipped fishing shed with rods, tackle and live vests for all ages. From May - September, we have a gorgeous infinity pool with attached hot tub that can be heated. Our backyard is large and flat and wonderful to hang in, and has a large garden, a jungle gym and a games shed with ping pong table, corn hole and beyond. There are meandering walking paths along the hillside above with beautiful views that feels like walking through an enchanted land. About the area: There is a lovely 2 mile loop on the roads that surround the lake for walking or running, and lots of hiking nearby. We are 10 minutes from Ridgefield, CT which is equipped with multiple grocery store and specialty options as well as an adorable downtown area with shops and cafes. We are 15 minutes from Katonah, home to our nearest train station on the Harlem Metro North line, as well as a lovely downtown area with specialty stores and boutiques. For the winter time, we are 30 minutes from the closest ski area, Thunder Ridge. I can share many more local "to-do's" if interested!