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New Preston Connecticut, a quaint country village in Litchfield County.

Driving into New Preston is like stepping back in time. The small village center is dotted with wonderful shops and restaurants. The scenery is eye candy, winding through scenic Connecticut countryside. A short drive from the village will bring you to Lake Waramaug, a favorite spot for a luxury second home, a wonderful spot for a Connecticut Country Home.

New Preston, Connecticut is actually part of Washington, Connecticut. If you choose to make New Preston your full time residence you will enjoy the benefits of Region 12 School District. The Washington Primary School and Shepaug Valley Middle School and Shepaug Valley High School are given high marks by the parents in this school district. Washington, Ct is also home to Rumsey Hall School, and The Gunnery, world famous private schools as well as Washington Montessori School.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A few pictures will certainly say it all! Please enjoy my tour of New Preston, Connecticut, located just 90 minutes from New York City, off CT Route 202. Come for a visit, enjoy the views, decide to stay in New Preston, Connecticut, a quaint country village in Litchfield County.

Lake Waramaug Luxury Homes in Connecticut. Lake Waramaug has been a popular getaway since the 1800's when people began to build homes along the lake. Lake Waramaug is the second largest natural lake in Connecticut. Despite its popularity it has retained its natural beauty. As you wind around the lake you feel as if you are transported to another time. Many of the homes have been renovated, yet they retain their original charm and beauty.

The towns of Washington, Kent and Warren share the lake. The quaint Village of New Preston is an important part of Lake Waramaug. (New Preston is actually part of Washington, Connecticut.) A wonderful area for those looking for that special quintessential Connecticut luxury second home or full time residence, Lake Waramaug is about a 90 minute drive to Manhattan, and 30 minutes from the Windgale train station.

Are you a golfer? The Lake Waramaug Country Club sits right above the lake, and has dramatic views. The Hopkins Inn and winery are located on the lake, well known to locals and tourists both for the food, the ambiance, the wine and the Inn. The Boulders Inn affords wonderful cuisine with a lake view and beautiful rooms. If you enjoy hiking, a walk up to the Pinnacle will afford amazing views of the lake also. Bikers love to ride around the lake and soak in the scenery.

If you are interested in purchasing a home around Lake Waramaug there are currently 19 homes for sale, many with direct waterfront and docks, others with sweeping views of the lake, or seasonal views of the lake. They range in price from a very affordable $349,000 to $6,000,000 for an estate on 21 acres. I would be happy to arrange a private showing of any of these amazing homes that might interest you. Give me a call at 203.460.1775, or send me an email, andrea@andreaswiedler.com. If you would prefer to search for these luxury homes yourself on the Internet, click here to request an account to perform comprehensive searches of the MLS, or visit my website for more area information.

Local area information, New Milford, Washington, Roxbury, Kent, Bridgewater, Sherman and Warren. Why you should be looking for a home here!



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Lake Waramaug is the second largest natural lake in Connecticut. A step back in time, the lake retains a beautiful feel to it. Many of the homes appear as they were when New Preston and Lake Waramaug became a popular vacation spot. There is the Lake Waramaug State Park, the Pinnacle which affords a spectacular view, Lake Waramaug Country Club, Hopkins Inn and Hopkins Vineyard, The Boulders, for spectacular dining with lake views and a wonderful place to stay. Many of the homes on the lake are for rent during the summer season.

Lake Waramaug takes its name from Chief Waramaug of the Wyantenoc Tribe. They had hunting grounds and lived primarily in New Milford near what is now called Lovers Leap. They summered at the area around Lake Waramaug. Even they knew back then what a wonderful vacation spot it is!



© 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you.

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The Village of New Preston is beautiful, a small section of Washington, Connecticut located moments from Lake Waramaug, the second largest natural lake which has been a popular vacation spot since the 1800's.  I will post pictures of Lake Waramaug separately.

Yesterday I went to New Preston to take a few pictures. These are just a few that I took of the Village and the Aspectuck River as it winds through the village. I also couldn't resist the photo of the New Preston Congregational Church steeple as it rises through the trees. What a view!

If you are visiting the area, be sure to stop in New Preston. A step back in time, with antique shops and a local deli, it is a wonderful place to bring your camera and take some of your own pictures! Follow the signs from Route 202  to Route 45, the village center is right there.

© 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you.

Looking to purchase or sell a home in the greater New Milford CT area? Please contact me , or visit my website to find out more about me.

What is good about New Milford and the surrounding communities? Check it out! More information about local real estate, local happenings and local photography.