Advanced Realty...A Waldorf Agency LLC Presents The Lakes of Western Connecticut Candlewood Lake Beautiful Candlewood Lake is surrounded by five quaint New England towns. New Milford, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman. It is the largest manmade lake in Connecticut. New Milford named the Lake "Candlewood" after the Indians taught the settlers how to make candles from splitting the heart of the dry pine logs into narrow 8" strips and would burn like torches and without wax, hence the name "Candle Wood".  You will enjoy motor boats, sailing, skiing, skating, ice fishing, ice sailing and of course, swimming in the pristine waters of this majestic lake. Take a break and have lunch and drinks at the restaurants that dot the area's lakefront. Private beaches as well as public ones are plentiful.  You will love the sights from your boat, any time of year. Call your Advanced Realty Agent to show you your "Lakefront Dream Home" Click on the photo for more information on the "Lake" This exquisite lake is name for "Chief Waramaug" of a local Indian tribe. It shares its borders with the towns of Washington, Kent and Warren.  You can enjoy Picnicking, Swimming,Camping and Boating as well as the many activities that the towns plan throughout the year.  A beautiful scene of the lake can be enjoyed while dining at the Hopkins Inn & Winery overlooking the lake and vineyards. It is a peaceful area to walk, jog or bike around the perimeter. Crew races take place on the lake as well as kayaking, canoeing, fishing and skating.  You can enjoy the year round activities while staying at the many Bed & Breakfast Inns surrounding the Lake, while looking for that dream home! Click on the Lake photo for more area information or call one of our agents! Lake Waramaug Lake Lillinonah This fantastic lake borders the towns of New Milford, Bridgewater and Brookfield.  It is part of the Housatonic River and flows into an area named Lake Zoar. You can enjoy an adventurous ride kayaking or canoeing down the Housatonic to the Lake or motor boat rides entering from several launch areas.  You can enjoy tubing, skiing, swimming and boating. The scenery along this very large river is breathtaking and is especially enjoyable in the fall with the ever changing leaves and brilliant colors.  It is a tranquil, quiet way to spend the day, before starting the search for your "dream home". Click on the photo for more area information. Relaxing on Bantam Lake This beautiful lake is nestled among the Litchfield Hills in the quiet small town of Bantam.  You can swim, sail or row around on the glistening water and take a break at lake front restaurants for a family style BBQ or drinks.  Enjoy a peaceful stroll around the five mile perimeter for your evening exercise. A wonderful way to spent the day before looking for your lakefront home with Advanced Realty LLC. Click on the Photo for more information on the Litchfield Area. Kayaking On the Housatonic