WHAT IS PARADISE WORTH? You will feel your mood improve and stress level decrease as you preview the uncontested winner of the best listing of the year. This 2356 Sft Cape Cod is immaculate, updated, meticulously maintained, and has a lovely floor plan that is practical yet non-traditional. The landscaping is exquisite yet low maintenance from the huge rhododendron at the front to the rear patio surrounded by perennial gardens and fenced for dogs. Ideally located, the 1.0-acre setting is private and provides access to the private community beach at Squantz Pond. Candlewood Lake and the town boat launch is less than a mile away. The home is impeccably updated and maintained with a lovely eat in kitchen with gas range, granite counters, tile floor a ground level access via newer sliders to the serene yard. Besides the dining room, office, and living room there is a spacious main-level family room complete with raised hearth fireplace, recessed lighting, and built in shelving. All the baths have been tastefully remodeled and there are hardwood floors on both levels. The upper lever has a multiuse open space.Move in ready, the roof was replaced in 2023 and the AC system is 5 years old. A bonus is the Generac whole house automatic generator. When you fall in love with this home you are buying not only a house but a lifestyle choice of ease and relaxation. Year round or summer retreat it is sublime.