As Maryalice Widness is quick to point out, the home combines an ideal location with an innovative floor plan that is unique and impressive and suitable for a wide range of potential buyers.
Widness of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England is the real estate agent handling the sale of 34 Cary Lane, Bloomfield.
When asked what makes this home stand out in today's market, Widness began by pointing to its location in Balbrae, a gated community known for its spacious, well-designed homes. “It’s close to nature and the place is beautiful,” she said. “[This neighborhood] is adjacent to the reservoir that people can walk through.”
“It's in a rural setting, yet all types of services are just 10 to 15 minutes away. It's between Simsbury and Bloomfield, so many amenities are within easy reach.”
To increase the home's appeal, the architect took advantage of the slope of the site to place two-level terraces well above a small stream surrounded by trees.
Widness calls this property: “A true home with the benefits of a condo. It is very popular and very well maintained. But there is also the issue of its size. In Balbrae, the units are large compared to many other condos in the area. And this unit.” [with more than 4,500 square feet of living space] is one of the largest in the complex.”
This home offers living space on three levels. “The main attraction, however, is the first floor with its beautiful master suite,” Widness said. “You can only stay on the first floor, but you can accommodate your family in the second floor guest suite or host a large group on the lower level.”
This master suite is large, offers access to the rear upper deck of the home, has a walk-in closet and a bathroom suitable for a luxurious spa. There is a large double vanity, a whirlpool tub and a separate shower. The toilet and a bidet are available in a separate room that is part of the main bathroom.
The entry foyer features an open staircase to the second level, which features a large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a cedar closet. From the foyer you enter the kitchen and through a short hallway into a spectacular living room.
“The living room is just stunning,” Widness said.
The large fireplace is certainly the focal point, although some people might find the large windows on either side overlooking the forest just beyond the upper back deck even more attractive. Walk onto the terrace and the forest with a small stream comes into view. Skylights, a vaulted ceiling, and beautiful hardwood floors add to the living room's appeal. “It’s a real surprise when you walk in the house,” Widness said.
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The living room is open to a spacious dining room. Here, too, you look out onto the terrace and the forest, creating a peaceful view of nature that enriches the culinary experience. This dining room also offers access to a three-season room. It has large windows that allow you to enjoy even more of those beautiful woodland views. Finally, the dining room offers direct access to the kitchen, which Widness says is quite large. Additionally, the family room, home to the home's second fireplace, is also open to the kitchen.
“The kitchen is large, very well equipped and can accommodate multiple cooks,” Widness said. “The layout is efficient and provides a great space for entertaining. You can cook and look into the family room. Your guests can be there and you can chat with them without being isolated. The house can accommodate a large group of people.”
In fact, it wouldn't be hard to imagine that the house could accommodate multiple groups of people at once, with additional gathering spaces in the living room and lounge one floor below. Additionally, the kitchen accommodates casual dining and provides direct access to a powder room, a full laundry room, and the attached two-car garage. A half bath next to the foyer completes the first floor.
The lower level offers more beautiful forest views and has a private patio. The lounge on this level offers more than 320 square meters of space. Additionally, the lower level features two additional bedrooms, one with an ensuite, a second full bath, a potential home office that could also serve as a bonus room or additional bedroom, a cedar closet, an area for the home's mechanical systems, storage space and a workshop.
Balbrae's amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and pickleball, and easy access to hiking trails. The association takes care of the maintenance of the grounds and snow removal so that residents can travel without any problems. This unit also has efficient heat pump air conditioners that were replaced within the last five years.
Having lived in Balbrae for many years, Widness is in a very good position to provide additional perspectives on the homes and development.
“These homes are like living in a suburban home, but you have the benefits of a condo,” she said. In addition, the houses are quiet and private, which affects both the design and the quality of construction. “This unit is actually a semi-detached home,” Widness said. “Think of this as an ideal home in an ideal location,” she said. An open house is planned for today, November 16th, from 1 to 3 p.m
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Year of construction: 1986
Price: $729,900
Style: Ranch
Room: 11
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Square footage: 4,559 total; 3,059 above level
Open day: November 16, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
Mill rate: 35.64
Best Feature: The living room, which is stunning. When you first walk in the door it is eye catching and beautiful with the skylights and fireplace.
Contact: Maryalice Widness
860-916-3209, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England
maryalicewidness@bhhsne.com