Pootatuck Red Barn: New Fairfield, Connecticut

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About The Property

Step into easy living at this classic red barn-style home. Complete with a cupola and stable door, it blends iconic New England character with many thoughtful upgrades. Set under a canopy of mature maples on two peaceful acres, this home is designed for slow mornings and effortless entertaining.

The open main floor showcases exposed beams, a sunlit dining area, a kitchen with peninsula seating, and a living room anchored by a handcrafted Lopi woodstove, ready to warm up crisp autumn evenings. A solid oak, open-tread staircase leads up to a half-level landing where the cozy den is perfect for movie nights and watching the game. The adjacent bathroom includes a bathtub with a tiled shower and a laundry closet.

The second-floor primary suite is a spacious retreat with vaulted ceilings, wide plank floors, exposed beams, and a walk-in closet. The light-filled ensuite features a tiled shower and its own balcony. A retro Preway fireplace stands ready to set the right mood. Two additional bedrooms, one currently set up as an office, complete the upper floor.

Outside, a timeless bluestone terrace bordered by perennial plants provides the ideal spot for grilling, alfresco dining, and evening stargazing. Practicality meets convenience with an EV charger, a shed, and a detached two-car garage with a walk-up attic for ample storage. A little playhouse sits ready to be updated or repurposed.

Nature lovers will appreciate being steps from Pootatuck State Forest for trail hiking and biking, and just up the hill from Squantz Pond State Park for swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Winter fun is right around the corner at Thunder Ridge Ski Area, and you can catch live music and dinner nearby at Daryl’s House.

Take a five-minute drive to enjoy small-town perks - an independent grocery store with in-house butcher and deli, and all of the other essentials. Charming neighboring villages sit ready for weekend jaunts, and for big shopping runs, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Stew Leonard’s are 20 minutes away.

Need access to NYC? It’s 25 minutes to the Brewster Metro-North station with direct trains to Grand Central, and just over an hour’s drive to the Henry Hudson or Whitestone Bridges.

Best of all? You can move right in. Recent updates include a new roof, renovated bathrooms, efficient mini-split heating/cooling units, and professional landscaping. Pack your bags!