$530,000

Located in the desirable lake community of Candlewood Shores, Thistle Cottage beautifully blends the timeless charm of a classic lakeside cottage with the open floor plan today's buyers love. Ideal as a full-time residence or weekend retreat, this inviting ranch offers warmth, character, and flexible living spaces. A light-filled enclosed porch with hardwood floors serves as a welcoming entry, sunroom, or home office before opening to the spacious living, dining, and kitchen area. The sun-filled kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, and flows into the living room with soaring beamed ceilings, knotty pine walls, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. A renovated full bath complements the main-level bedroom, while the loft provides the perfect office, reading nook, or play space. The walkout lower level offers a bright family room with patio access, a private second bedroom, full bath, laundry, storage, and a versatile alcove ideal for a gym, hobby room, or workspace. Enjoy the screened porch, covered patio, and seasonal lake views. Just a short walk to the private beach, clubhouse, playground, lake access, and year-round community events. Convenient to I-84, shopping, restaurants, wineries, hiking, and the Hudson Valley. Thistle Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Candlewood Shores lifestyle. Recent updates include three ductless heat pumps, updated electrical, new vinyl siding, water heater, retaining wall and front steps