296 Bennetts Farm Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
$805,000
A charming stone and wood-shingled Cape Cod cottage in Ridgefield's sought-after Rainbow Lake area. This property comes with deeded lake rights and endless potential to create your own special retreat. Set on 0.74 acres, this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a dramatic vaulted living room with exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides convenient one-floor living, while the family room offers a cozy wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the natural surroundings. The wood-paneled primary bedroom and bath add warmth and character, and a basement office provides flexible space for work or hobbies. An impressive three-car garage setup-with one garage under the house and two car detached garage gives abundant parking, storage, studio, workshop, or recreational possibilities, plus additional usable loft space. Bring your ideas and vision to this unique property and make it your own-or enjoy it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Rainbow Lake amenities include sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, and boating, creating a true year-round recreational escape just minutes from all that Ridgefield has to offer.
| Mls Number: | 24199871 |
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| List Price: | $805,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Beds Total: | 2 |
| Baths Full: | 2 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 1,548 |
| Property Tax: | $10,971 |
| Acres: | 0.74 |
| Style: | Cape Cod |
| City: | Ridgefield |
| County Or Parish: | Fairfield |
| Postal Code: | 06877 |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Directions: | GPS Friendly |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Garden Area, Patio |
| Garages Number: | 3 |
| High School: | Ridgefield |
| Interior Features: | Auto Garage Door Opener |
| Original List Price: | $845,000 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 3 |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Subdivision: | Lake East |
| Tax Year: | July 2025-June 2026 |
| Waterfront Description: | Walk to Water, Water Community, Access |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Zoning: | RA |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Status: | Active |
| Appliances Included: | Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $400,540 |
| Attic Yn: | No |
| Basement Description: | Full,Storage,Garage Access,Partially Finished |
| Baths Total: | 2 |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit, Window Unit |
| Current Price: | $805,000.00 |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Elementary School: | Ridgebury |
| Exterior Siding: | Shingle, Stone |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Garage |
| Garage & Parking: | Detached Garage, Under House Garage |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Oil |
| Heat Type: | Hot Air |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Oil, Domestic |
| Laundry Room Info: | Lower Level |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-20 |
| Lot Description: | Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped |
| Middle Jr High School: | Scotts Ridge |
| Mil Rate Total: | $27.39 |
| Status: | Active |
| Nearby Amenities: | Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Parcel Number: | 276997 |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (917) 887-3138 |
| Price: | $805,000 |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 1,548 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 1,548 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Total Rooms: | 7 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing Agent: Catherine Aaron
(917) 887-3138
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