This romantic, original-owner cape has charm to spare & sits on a tranquil, private lot on the west side of the pristine Barkhamsted Reservoir! With a walk-up hay loft above the garage, an Adirondack-style "sit awhile" breezeway & the adorable "Fox Tavern" shed out back, it just seems to whisper "Vermont." There's lots of versatility here w/ a 1st-floor bedroom & full bath providing MAIN FLOOR LIVING and an upstairs primary bedroom w/ a beautifully remodeled, sunny bath (2019) that includes a soaking tub, twin sinks & glass shower. A handsome soapstone woodstove keeps the family room cozy & a lovely gas fireplace (2013) warms the living room on chilly nights - both w/ Brazilian cherry floors & oversized windows! Dining room sliders (2016) open to a large deck w/new flooring (2024) ready for large BBQs or quiet, starlit evenings with your closest friends. This home enjoys abundant natural light and is exceptionally quiet! The land stretching westward from the home used to be grazed by sheep & provides lovely bird habitat. Loads of storage here, all protected by a 2019 roof! Central Air on 1st floor (2017); mini-split cools primary bedroom (2012). See IMPROVEMENT LIST for more updates! If you don't know Barkhamsted, it's a jewel! Besides having a low tax rate, it's home to the famed Saville Dam, 4 state forests, 6 miles of the Farmington River, lovely Lake McDonough & the historic village of Riverton. Home also for sale combined with lot on the north side - see MLS # 24034200.