Welcome to "The Shire"--a beautifully renovated 3BR, 2BA house near Norwich Lake. Set back from the road, this 2200 sf home blends a 1923 original cottage with a 2006 modern addition, seamlessly connected and artfully updated. The open floor plan features a stunning custom kitchen with high-end appliances, custom granite counters, copper accents, and a handcrafted pantry with laundry. A main-level suite offers accessible living, while the lower level includes two bedrooms, one with a clawfoot tub and double walk-in closet. Outside, enjoy a permaculture-inspired yard with fruit trees, flowers, raised beds, a Goshen stone patio, and private outdoor shower. A new studio offers great space for the artist, writer or crafts person. Custom stone steps built in 2024. Deeded lake access only 8/10 of a mile away. The Shire is your modern sanctuary in nature.