DISTINCTIVE RUSTIC CONTEMPORARY PROPERTY ON A PRIVATE POND with exceptional architectural character and shared, private beach rights to Swains Lake! This unique 3-bedroom, 2½-bath home offers a beautiful, tranquil, natural setting. The house overlooks its own private pond with a seasonal waterfall flowing over an old stone dam. The property also includes beach rights to Swains Lake, providing an appealing recreational opportunity. Built in 1974, the home offers a distinctive architectural character rarely found in newer construction, with substantial exposed beams throughout, warm wood detailing, and classic board-and-batten siding. The open and inviting interior is complemented by a screened-in deck overlooking the pond, wood stove, passive solar windows and the unusual appeal of water immediately beside the home.This home has been well maintained and thoughtfully improved over the years. Recent improvements include: 2025 BUDERUS FURNACE -2025 WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, 2023 ROOF, 2023 WOOD STOVE CHIMNEY and 2016 ENVIRO-SEPTIC LEACH FIELD.The approximately 1.2-acre setting provides privacy, mature landscaping, and a peaceful natural environment, all while being conveniently located to all amenities (grocery, medical, movie theater, restaurants, schools, etc). The two-car garage offers convenient parking and storage. A rare combination of architectural character, recreational access, established landscaping, and an exceptional setting, all within the highly sought after Barrington neighborhood.