A Unique, Modernist Masterpiece Above Connecticut’s Lake Waramaug Hits the Market for $19.9M

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Summer is just around the corner and many will flock to the usual summer resort towns like Cape Cod, Nantucket, and the Hamptons (whether renting pricey properties or returning to their historic beachfront escapes). Perhaps this Connecticut lake house will attract those looking to have a permanent residence for R&R off the beaten path. The unique architectural retreat has come to market for a whopping $19,900,000.

Overlooking Litchfield County’s Lake Waramaug, the property is centered by a modernist Tuscan-style villa, built in 2003 and featured in Architectural Digest in 2007. Architect Steven F. Haas designed the five-bedroom home, which has an unusual shape and formation. The entry is a barrel-vaulted hallway—and, oh, the ceilings are made of glass. From there, the rest of the home unfolds: A living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, a light-filled kitchen, a dining room that opens to the outdoors, a media room, game room, and solarium.

Of course, the 18-acre grounds are a world of their own. Designed by Renny Reynolds, the estate includes a swimming pool, reflecting pool, formal gardens, and a guest house. And, should the buyer find reason to leave property, country clubs, vineyards, and quaint towns all near the property.

Peter Klemm of Klemm Real Estate holds the special listing, which is the longtime home of Dr. Pamela Cantor and the late Richard A. Cantor, former Vice Chairman of Neuberger Berman.

This article appears in the April 2025 issue of DailyDeeds.