Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod overflowing with character in the desirable Candlewood Echoes community of Sherman, CT. Nestled along the tranquil northern shores of Squantz Pond near New Fairfield, this private beach neighborhood offers an idyllic lifestyle with direct beach access for year-round swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and winter ice sports. Inside, a generous wide-open floor plan seamlessly connects the living and family room spaces to a dining area with custom built-ins and a corner curio and space for an in-home office. The spacious eat-in kitchen features ample cabinetry, a pantry, and rustic vaulted wood ceilings, stepping out to a covered small side porch that leads to a sprawling backyard with a firepit. The main level boasts a serene primary bedroom and an updated full bath with a glass-enclosed brick-tiled shower, wainscoting, and newer fixtures. The upper-level loft bedroom offers built-in drawers and under-eaves storage. Downstairs, the unfinished walk-out lower level includes laundry and abundant storage with direct access to the back lawn. Complete with parking just steps up from the front door, major updates including a brand-new well pump, new hot water heater, and newer asphalt roof, plus low HOA fees and low taxes, this Cape home is just 60 minutes from Manhattan with easy highway and Metro-North access. Efficient oil heat, gravel driveway parking, super value with large open floor plan, just minutes to beach!