38 Briarcliffe Road
East Haddam, CT 06415
$389,000 - Lake Hayward
The Briarcliffe Cottage at Lake Hayward is a beautifully renovated year-round retreat on a private 0.70-acre lot surrounded by mature trees. This thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom home blends timeless cottage charm with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, a warm living room with a classic brick fireplace, and a stunning remodeled kitchen featuring butcher block countertops, a farm house sink, subway tile backsplash, and brand-new stainless steel appliances. The sun-filled dining room offers peaceful woodland views with seasonal glimpses of the lake. Major improvements include a new septic system and leaching fields, a beautifully remodeled bathroom, main-floor laundry, a wraparound porch, a large storage shed, and plenty of parking. Enjoy everything Lake Hayward offers, including three private beaches, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, tennis, pickleball, basketball, a playground, pavilion, and seasonal community events. The low annual POALH supports the beaches, recreational facilities, parking and common areas, community activities, and weekly trash pickup. Unlike a traditional restrictive HOA, POALH does not have the typical architectural restrictions buyers may associate with an HOA. Home renovations/improvements generally follow Town of East Haddam requirements, with POALH primarily concerned with building lines and protecting lake views. Enjoy lake life without the expense and hassle of major renovations.
| Listing Id: | 24191747 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $389,000 |
| Close Price: | $389,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-01 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 3 |
| Baths Full: | 1 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 1,070 |
| Hoa Fee Amount: | 532.0 |
| Property Tax: | $4,189 |
| Acres: | 0.7 |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | East Haddam |
| Neighborhood: | Lake Hayward |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06415 |
| Year Built: | 1923 |
| Acceptable Financing: | FHA, VA, CHFA |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $146,100 |
| Association Amenities: | Basketball Court, Tennis Courts |
| Association Fee Includes: | Lake/Beach Access, Trash Pickup, Road Maintenance |
| Attic Description: | Pull-Down Stairs |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Full |
| Baths Total: | 1 |
| Color: | Beige |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | None |
| Current Price: | $389,000.00 |
| Date Cont To Show: | 2026-08-30T04:00:00 |
| Directions: | Briarcliffe - see sign |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | Yes |
| Elementary School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Expected Active Date: | 2026-07-23 |
| Exterior Features: | Shed, Wrap Around Deck, Garden Area |
| Exterior Siding: | Asbestos |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Oil |
| Heat Type: | Hot Water |
| High School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Hoa Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | Yes |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Other |
| Laundry Room Info: | Main Level |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-16 |
| Lot Description: | Level Lot |
| Mil Rate Total: | $28.67 |
| Status: | Closed |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Vacant |
| Original List Price: | $439,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 2269154 |
| Pending Date: | 2026-09-23 |
| Possession Availability: | immed |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 573-7456 |
| Price: | $389,000 |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Special Association Assessment: | No |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 1,070 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 1,070 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 5 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | L |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Andrea Hayes
(860) 573-7456
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