Bring your vision to this Cape-style 3- to potentially 5-bedroom home. Located in the rural town of Columbia, Connecticut, with lake rights to pristine Columbia Lake, this home is waiting for your personal touch. A gently arched, covered porch welcomes you with vintage vibes as you enter. Its spacious, bright eat-in kitchen with a pantry and handy washer/dryer streamlines chores. Adjacent to the kitchen, a room with built-in shelves could be reimagined as a dining area, bedroom, or home-office space. The living room and primary bedroom round out the main level. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and easily accessible storage in the eaves mean there's room for all. Outside, the level yard offers a chance to play, garden, or relax. The promise of hidden stone walls in the thicket invites curiosity. A pole barn with electricity and attached lean-to garage has 3 spaces and room for a hobby shop and storage in the functional loft space. Located approximately 25 minutes from Hartford and 20 minutes from Manchester, Willimantic, and UCONN, this home offers simple country living to build your new future. Freshly painted interior saves you a step. Schedule your private tour today!