For $124k, a tiny Conn. cabin accessible only by boat
Megan Johnson — Globe correspondent
If social distancing is your thing, this peaceful lakeside property may be your dream home.
Privacy reigns supreme at this 64-square-foot cabin on the western shore of bucolic Candlewood Lake in Danbury, Conn. Set on 2.06 rolling acres of woodsy land, the property is reachable only by boat, allowing the residents to embrace fully the magic of solitude amid natural beauty.
“It’s like having a camper on land,” said Kevin Donovan, president of Advanced Waterfront Real Estate, which has the listing. “Everything has its place. It’s kind of like living in a treehouse.”
Listed at $124,000, the property features a main cabin with two sleeping bunks, as well as a loft with additional sleeping space. In the second structure, there’s a composting toilet, a gravity-fed sink, and a shower.
Developed in 2003, the property is surrounded by undeveloped lots — as well as a minimum-security women’s correctional institution.
“You have no idea the prison is anywhere near you,” said Donovan. “You’d have to climb a mountain, go up some steep cliffs. It’s technically there, but if I didn’t tell you, you’d never know.”
Itching for a return to civilization? Head down to the dock. The town marina and boat lunch are just minutes away.
“There are no next-door neighbors,” said Donovan. “You’re in your own little paradise tucked away from the goings-on of the lake.”
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