A Place That Was Built Right, Waiting for Your Story. This isn't the fanciest house on the lake. It wasn't designed to impress strangers at cocktail parties. But it was built by someone who understood what really matters - solid bones, thoughtful placement, and a foundation that won't let you down. Sitting on half an acre along Otis Reservoir's coveted Southeast Bay, this home gets the lake right. While others crowd the busy sections, you'll watch kayakers drift past your shoreline in peaceful quiet. The lawn rolls down to the water's edge in one unbroken stretch - no rocky scramble, no steep drop-off. Just level grass where kids can run and adults can actually relax. Your view looks south across the bay to Tolland St. Forest - over 4,400 acres of permanently protected woodland. Those forested shores frame your daily vista with the kind of untouched beauty that feels increasingly rare. And south-facing means something every lake lover knows: you get the sun. Real sun, all day long. Inside, 2,100 square feet of honest, well-built space holds decades of memories. The bones are excellent: 200-amp electrical, drilled well, dry concrete crawl space. The main floor opens kitchen to dining to living, with lake views from every angle. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide space for extended stays, overnight guests, and all the people who make lake life special. This home has hosted generations of family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the kind of spontaneous summer visits that create the best memories. The oversized garage matters more than you'd think - space for boats, bikes, all the gear that accumulates when you live where recreation happens naturally. There's even a bonus room above for projects, storage, or whatever your needs require. This family has cherished this land since the 1950s, building this home themselves in 1999 with their own hands and hearts. Every board and nail placed with intention. Every window positioned to catch the light just right. The house radiates the warmth of countless barbecues, birthday parties, quiet morning coffees by the water, and evening fires under the stars. Now it's time for the next chapter. The home is being sold as-is - ready for new owners to add their own layer of memories to this special place. Otis Reservoir stretches 1,100 acres around you. Spring trout fishing, summer swimming, fall colors that stop conversations mid-sentence, winter ice fishing for the brave. The Berkshires offer culture when you want it - Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, farm dinners that remind you what food is supposed to taste like. But mostly, it's about coming home to water that reflects the sky, space that breathes, and a house built with love. Ready when you are.