A rare opportunity to own a coveted waterfront property with a 12-acre pond and a private beach owned by the homeowner is for sale.
Located on nearly an acre at 1 Penwood Road, Bloomfield, this mid-century, eight-room ranch features a full western-facing wall of windows. These floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking water views.
“This is a slice of heaven in Hartford County,” says listing agent Bob LaPerla. “It is so serene. The owners have maintained this property so beautifully, inside and outside.”
Built in 1960, this 3,023-square-foot home has been completely renovated. The open-concept layout, highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors, creates an effortless flow from the living room to the recently remodeled kitchen, making entertaining a breeze.
A private beach with soft sand and a pond invites you to kayak, swim, fish, paddleboard or simply relax by the water. The property also features its own vineyard, alongside lush gardens, fruit trees and vibrant flowering shrubs and perennials.
Situated adjacent to Penwood State Park in Bloomfield and just across the road from Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury, nature lovers will enjoy easy access to miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks and year-round outdoor adventures.
Enter the front door into the living room adorned by a wood-burning fireplace and tall ceilings. The space opens to the heated sunroom which exits onto the patio.
The chef’s kitchen boasts an exposed brick feature wall. A small hallowed out space in the brick wall is ideal for growing herbs indoors. Cherrywood cabinetry (some with glass doors) offers pullout drawers and a built-in wine rack. The kitchen also features double ovens, a tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances, a beverage/coffee station, a peninsula and space to install a beverage chiller. An attached dining room can accommodate large parties.
The primary suite is a spacious yet cozy retreat with two closets – one is cedar and the other is designed with built-ins. Its bathroom has a jetted tub, a separate shower with glass doors and double sinks.
Two additional bedrooms can accommodate family and guests. A versatile den/home office with an electric fireplace heater is a great work-from-home space or can be converted into a fourth bedroom, a play room, a craft room or a home gym.
A side entrance opens into a hallway that adjoins a mudroom. The second full bathroom is spacious with double sinks and a tub-shower combination.
The 1,200-square-foot remodeled great room in the lower level transforms into the ultimate entertainment zone, perfect for hosting gatherings, enjoying movie nights or unwinding after a long day next to the wood-burning fireplace.
This space displays a half pickleball court and also has room for pool, foosball, table tennis or air hockey. The bar is the perfect hangout space and is furnished with a small refrigerator-freezer, cabinetry, countertops, storage and a wet bar. A half bath is also located on this level. There is space for further expansion of the great room.
Amenities of the home include natural gas, air conditioning, insulated double-pane windows, an in-home audio system for indoor and outdoor spaces, a security system and a walk-up attic. Extra insulation ensures the home is soundproof. There is a private well and septic system. The fireplaces may be converted to gas.
An attached oversize two-car garage provides extra storage. The lengthy driveway can comfortably park about five cars.
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In the backyard, outdoor entertaining embraces unending water views at every opportunity. The patio is designed to capture the longest and absolute best views. There is ample space for lounging, grilling or just enjoying a meal al fresco.
You’ll love the ease of launching a kayak, canoe or paddleboard from your private beach, some 60-feet long. Or, relax in the nearby hot tub or around the chiminea.
The landscape is a gardeners’ dream with apple, plum, pear, cherry and nectarine trees, a goji berry patch, blueberry plants, an herb garden, fresh mint, specimens of viburnum, various holly shrubs, arborvitae, Alberta spruces and andromeda plants. The vineyard consists of two types of table grapes, Concord and Himrod varieties. For additional growing, four raised beds are situated on the property. An irrigation system keeps plantings and the lawn well-watered.
A large shed houses all of your outdoor needs. Equipment used on the pond, including paddleboards, a rowboat, a canoe, life jackets and more, is included with the sale of the property. An annual association fee of $650 is assessed to the homeowner for maintenance of the pond and dam.
While it feels as if you are living in the countryside, this property, at the corner of Penwood and Simsbury roads, is only minutes to Simsbury, Bloomfield center, Bradley International Airport and West Hartford’s Bishops Corner and Blueback Square.
“It’s an extraordinarily convenient location,” LaPerla says.
The current owners have raised their family here and enjoyed the close-knit neighborhood. They have hosted large parties, inside and outside, with up to 100 people at a gathering. With one-floor living, the home can be an option for anyone looking to downsize.
“It’s an ideal senior home,” the agent adds.
An open house is scheduled for March 16, noon to 3 p.m. Private showings of the home are also underway. For property details and photos, including drone views, visit https://boblaperla.bhhsneproperties.com and enter “1 Penwood Road” in the search field.
Info.:
1 Penwood Road, Bloomfield
Built: 1960
Price: $839,000
Style: Ranch
Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full, 1 half
Square footage: 3,023 (plus an additional 1,200 square feet in lower level)
Acreage: .98
Mill rate: 39.24
Best feature: Waterfront retreat with private beach nestled along a 12-acre pond
Contact: Bob LaPerla, (860) 918-1337, boblaperla@bhhsne.com, https://boblaperla.bhhsneproperties.com
Open house: March 16, noon to 3 p.m.
Karen A. Avitabile is a freelance writer based in Plantsville.
