2 days on market
MLS® # 24123040
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 sun's 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.
Category
Residential
Style
Single Family For Sale
Type
Ranch
Taxes / Year
$8,438 / July 2025-June 2026
Status
New
Days on Market
2 days ago
List Date
08/30/2025
Listing Updated On
09/01/2025
Year Built
1957
Total Beds
4
Baths
2
Heating Type
Hot Water,Zoned
Air Conditioning
Wall Unit,Window Unit
Fireplaces
No
Total Parking
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Type
Detached Garage
Type
Crawl Space,Partial
Appliances Included
Oven/RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
Exclusions
as per inclusion/exclusion list
Year Built
1957
Foundation Type
Concrete
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Water Supply
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Brokerage
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(2 days on market)
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2025-08-30
Listed For Sale
MLS® # 24123040
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