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868 Danforth Place, Burlington: A Private Waterfront Estate in Burlington That Feels Like a World of its Own The Hidden Shore (868 Danforth Place, Burlington) The Home That Moves You - YouTube Tap to unmute The Hidden Shore (868 Danforth Place, Burlington) The Home That Moves You Found Spaces Realty Group 
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Some homes show well. Others stay with you.
The Hidden Shore at 868 Danforth Place in Burlington is the kind of place you feel the moment you arrive. It sits quietly above the water, tucked away from the street, and reveals itself slowly as you move through the property. There’s a shift that happens here. Things slow down. The noise drops off. And what you’re left with is space, privacy, and a connection to the water that’s hard to find.
Set on nearly half an acre with over 130 feet of shoreline, this is one of those rare opportunities in the Burlington luxury homes market where the land, the setting, and the lifestyle all come together.
A waterfront setting that actually feels private
A lot of waterfront homes talk about privacy. Very few deliver it like this.
Because the home is elevated above the shoreline and hidden from the road, you don’t feel exposed. You feel removed in the best way. The views open up across the bay, but you’re not on display.
One of the most unique features here is the shoreline trail that runs along the water for nearly half a kilometer. It’s not something you see often, and it changes how you use the property.
Morning walks by the water
Quiet runs along the shoreline
Evenings where you just sit and watch the light shift across the bay
For buyers searching for waterfront homes in Burlington, this is the kind of detail that makes a property stand out immediately.
A home that adapts to how you live
The layout is spread across three distinct levels, and it’s done in a way that just makes sense.
There’s separation when you want it and connection when you need it. It works well for families, for hosting guests, or for anyone who needs space to work from home without feeling boxed in.
Each level brings its own angle on the water, so the experience of the home changes depending on where you are. It keeps things interesting. It never feels flat.
Where outdoor living takes over
This is really where the home comes to life.
The decks step down toward the water and create natural spaces to gather, relax, or entertain. It’s easy to picture long summer evenings out here, or quieter mornings with coffee before the day gets going.
You can launch a kayak from your shoreline. Spend time on the water. Or just sit back and take it all in.
A lot of Burlington waterfront homes offer access to the water. This one makes it part of your everyday routine.
Close to everything, but it doesn’t feel like it
What makes this property even more compelling is how close it is to everything you need.
Highways are minutes away. Golf, dining, shopping, and schools are all within easy reach.
But when you’re here, it doesn’t feel like that at all. It feels removed. Private. Quiet.
That balance is hard to find, especially in Burlington luxury homes.
A different kind of opportunity
There’s a difference between a home that checks boxes and a home that creates a feeling.
The Hidden Shore does the second one.
It offers space, privacy, water, and a lifestyle that feels intentional. The kind of place where you can actually slow down and enjoy where you are.
If you’ve been looking at Burlington luxury homes and nothing has quite felt right yet, this is the one worth seeing.
Property Details
The Hidden Shore
868 Danforth Place, Burlington
Offered at $2,995,000
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