About 296 Bennetts Farm Road
A charming stone and wood-shingled Cape Cod cottage in Ridgefield's sought-after Rainbow Lake area. This property comes with deeded lake rights and endless potential to create your own special retreat. Set on 0.74 acres, this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a dramatic vaulted living room with exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides convenient one-floor living, while the family room offers a cozy wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the natural surroundings. The wood-paneled primary bedroom and bath add warmth and character, and a basement office provides flexible space for work or hobbies. An impressive three-car garage setup-with one garage under the house and two car detached garage gives abundant parking, storage, studio, workshop, or recreational possibilities, plus additional usable loft space. Bring your ideas and vision to this unique property and make it your own-or enjoy it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Rainbow Lake amenities include sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, and boating, creating a true year-round recreational escape just minutes from all that Ridgefield has to offer.
Features of 296 Bennetts Farm Road
| MLS® # | 24199871 |
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| Price | $845,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,548 |
| Acres | 0.74 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Cape Cod |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 296 Bennetts Farm Road |
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| Area | N/A |
| Subdivision | Lake East |
| City | Ridgefield |
| County | Fairfield |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06877 |
Amenities
| Parking | Detached Garage, Under House Garage |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Walk to Water, Water Community, Access |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Auto Garage Door Opener |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Heating | Hot Air, Oil |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit, Window Unit |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Storage, Garage Access, Partially Finished |
Exterior
| Exterior | Shingle, Stone |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Deck, Garden Area, Patio |
| Lot Description | Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete |
School Information
| Elementary | Ridgebury |
|---|---|
| Middle | Scotts Ridge |
| High | Ridgefield |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 20th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 20 |
| Zoning | RA |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. |
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