By Tyler R. Morrissey
Tucked away amid Litchfield County’s verdant rolling hills lies Woodridge Lake, a private, quiet, year-round resort community in the bucolic town of Goshen. The Woodridge area, which occupies approximately 1,320 acres and comprises more than five miles of lovely shoreline, offers a wealth of amenities. The man-made, pristine Woodridge Lake, said to be one of the cleanest bodies of water in Connecticut, is the backdrop to more than 650 custom built homes. Community members enjoy access to such amenities as four beaches, a modern clubhouse, junior Olympic-size heated pool, fitness facility, tennis courts, a basketball court and opportunities for sailing and other water activities.
“There are so many impressive amenities available to Woodridge Lake residents, said Litchfield agent Stephen Drezen. “The 12,500 square foot clubhouse features a new health and fitness center, which includes personal video training. There’s also a professional tennis complex with four Har-tru and U.S. Open quality composite hard courts. Three tennis pros also give lessons to all ages and skill levels.”
Today we will look at a few homes that make up this lively community.
161 West Hyerdale Drive – Goshen, Connecticut
For more information: Karen Newton, 860.309.0032, knewton@williampitt.com, Stephen Drezen, 860.480.5073, sdrezen@williampitt.com
This five bedroom contemporary home is a classic lake house with south and west exposures that is move-in ready. Enjoy Woodridge Lake from your dock, lakefront patio or the professionally landscaped grounds. The home is bright from an abundance of natural light and features a superb master suite on the main level. In true lake house style, all five bedrooms of the 4,090 square foot home overlook the water. Other highlights include a newly renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as a completely finished lower level walkout with walls of glass, an entertaining area and two bedrooms that walk out to the lakefront.
219 West Hyerdale Drive – Goshen, Connecticut
For more information: Stephen Drezen, 860.480.5073, sdrezen@williampitt.com, Karen Newton, 860.309.0032, knewton@williampitt.com
True elegance and modern design features are some of the hallmarks of this waterfront home. Offering an open floor plan with large windows, the home comprises 4,624 square feet of luxurious living space. The gorgeous kitchen features seating options that overlook the lake, making any meal an experience. On the main floor, there is ample room for entertaining while enjoying the breathtaking views. The main floor en-suite master bedroom is located in a separate area from the main living space, creating a peaceful and quiet space.
168 Bentley Circle – Goshen, Connecticut
For more information: Kim D’Andrea, 860.459.4221, kdandrea@williampitt.com, Ron Leal, 646.752.6213, rleal@williampitt.com
This custom built Woodridge Lake Colonial resides on 1.18 acres and was constructed with the finest materials. The grand home features an open floor plan, three bedrooms and 3,828 square feet of living space. A spacious chef’s kitchen includes a large island with breakfast bar, commercial stove and breakfast nook with a slider to the patio. The deck off of the dining room and the patio off of the kitchen are fine places to entertain guests outside of the home. A spacious living room showcases a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace and window seat. Head up the grand staircase to the upper level, which is highlighted by an opulent master bedroom suite with soaring ceilings, wall to wall carpeting and a luxurious master bath.
274 Hyerdale Drive – Goshen, Connecticut
For more information: Stephen Drezen, 860.480.5073, sdrezen@williampitt.com, Karen Newton, 860.309.0032, knewton@williampitt.com
Built in 2005, this pristine home offers high-end finishes and can be utilized as a vacation home, or as a year round residence. One of the home’s many highlights is the master suite, which features a fireplace. When you’re not enjoying Woodridge Lake’s numerous amenities you can relax in the privacy of your own home on the screened-in porch, large deck or by the heated gunite pool. There is also a large bonus room over the attached two-car garage that can be converted to an additional family room or used as storage.
307 West Hyerdale Drive – Goshen, Connecticut
For more information: Stephen Drezen, 860.480.5073, sdrezen@williampitt.com, Karen Newton, 860.309.0032, knewton@williampitt.com
This shingled home offers updated features that could leap off of the pages of a home and garden magazine. Large transom windows and four Anderson sliders make for a seamless transition from outdoor to indoor living. A master bedroom suite offers a vaulted ceiling with beams and a nicely finished bathroom with views of Woodridge Lake and the beautiful landscape. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, turtle green granite countertops, a wine fridge and a breakfast bar. There’s a lower level recreational and a media room, as well as three additional bedrooms. Outside you can bask in the sunshine from your private dock or the stone patio that overlooks 150 square feet of water frontage.
