Unlock the potential at 38 Briarcliffe Road in East Haddam/Colchester. This cottage is brimming with potential for the right buyer and being sold as is. This is a year-round property that offers exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking for a renovation project in the sought-after lake community. Only two to three hours from Boston or NYC. Offering three bedrooms and one full bath, the main level includes a living room with working wood burning fireplace, a kitchen, a sunroom with laundry hookup and access to the basement. Hardwood floors are throughout the main level. This large 0.70 acreage property is set a few streets above Lake Hayward with water views and walkability to the water. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and major highways, this home delivers the best of both tranquility and accessibility for seasonal or year-round living. Membership in the Lake Hayward Property Owners Association provides access to four private beaches, tennis and pickle ball courts, and summer events at the Pavilion. Enjoy the peaceful setting and stunning waterfront surroundings that make this home ideal for year-round living.