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7 Ford Road, Newtown CT 06482
Current Price: $1,100,000
4 beds
2 baths
2211 sq. ft
Last Update: 6/23/2025
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Rustic compound on Lake Zoar. Once in a while a truly special property comes to market, this is one of those. Overlooking Lake Zoar in Sandy Hook, welcome to The Fording House circa 1918. This private, waterfront property offers a tree lined gravel drive leading to the main house with floor to ceiling views of the lake, three bedrooms, kitchen with newer appliances, great room, sun room and more. There is a separate two room cottage connected by a beautiful breezeway. The cottage retreat boasts a glass conservatory bedroom designed by the Hilton family. While simple and accommodating in style, there are one of a kind features such as the all glass gazebo bedroom, views of the water from almost all of the rooms, waterfront privacy and charming architectural details. The compound has been lovingly maintained, substantial recent investments include but are not limited to new main house septic system, roofs, furnaces, gravel drive, dock system and exterior paint, Imagine waking up to the suns rays warming your skin through the glass bedroom walls, providing a peaceful rest while taking in the natural habitat of the quiet cove. Immersed in history, with the outbuildings dating from 1918. The main home and guest quarters were built in 1957 by the previous owner who managed a high profile restaurant in NYC. Folklore has it that he frequently invited celebrities, including members of the rat pack and the Hilton family to stay at the lake who would fly in via sea plane.
Privacy is paramount at Fording House, with all season views of the everchanging waterscape. This compound is the perfect retreat with the serenity of waterfront living ideal for quiet escapes or for large group lakeside entertaining. Added to this peaceful enclave is a newly built and approved dock on a calm cove adjacent to Lake Zoar. Enjoy the views, boating, swimming, and wildlife. This property is truly special, Shangri-La on Lake Zoar. Come and enjoy the summer winds at this magical home
GPS friendly, Glen Road to Walnut Tree Hill, Right on Ford at end of Road.
MLS #: 24085874
Style: Ranch
Color: white
Total Rooms:
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Acres: 0.83
Year Built: 1957 (Public Records)
New Construction: No/Resale
Home Warranty Offered:
Property Tax: $7,918
Zoning: R-1
Mil Rate:
Assessed Value: $293,590
Potential Short Sale:
Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 2211; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 2211
Appliances Incl.: | Oven/Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer |
Fireplaces: | 1 |
Basement Desc.: | Crawl Space,Partial |
Exterior Siding: | Wood |
Exterior Features: | Breezeway,Shed,Gutters,Guest House,Patio |
Foundation: | Concrete |
Roof: | Asphalt Shingle |
Parking Spaces: | 2 |
Garage/Parking Type: | Detached Garage |
Swimming Pool: | 0 |
Waterfront Feat.: | Lake,Dock or Mooring,View,Access |
Lot Description: | Secluded,Water View,Open Lot |
In Flood Zone: | 0 |
Occupied: | Owner |
HOA Fee Amount 0
HOA Fee Frequency:
Association Amenities: .
Association Fee Includes:
Hot Water System
Heat Type:
Fueled By: Hot Water,Zoned.
Cooling: Wall Unit,Window Unit
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Water Service: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Elementary: Per Board of Ed
Intermediate:
Middle:
High School: Newtown
Current List Price: $1,100,000
Original List Price: $1,100,000
DOM: 73
Listing Date: 4/6/2025
Last Updated: 4/11/2025 4:05:08 AM
Expected Active Date: 4/11/2025
List Agent Name: Tom Skillman
List Office Name: William Pitt Sothebys Intl