You’ll know from the moment you drive up to this stately colonial in town on an oversized 1.27 acre lot in a gated homeowners Association with 24 hour guard service. Everything about this home says “substance” and “quality”. A Belgian block-lined driveway and walkway leads to the front entry with tall windows on each side and a slate-roofed feature window. Dentil moldings grace the exterior, for a lovely effect. Step into a two-story foyer with a dramatic Palladian window, two guest closets, a formal powder room, deep dentil molding all around, and a graceful staircase with a balcony overlooking this grand hall.French doors abound, lending extra light and wonderful views of the beautiful pond on the property. The step-down living room with fireplace and the formal dining room, which can seat 25, both have French doors to a large entertainment deck offering fabulous vistas of flowering trees, shrubs, and, of course, the water.The kitchen with adjoining separate breakfast room is a family’s dream hub of the house. Granite counters throughout, including a huge cooking/eating counter with a six-burner gas cooktop with a downdraft, a sink overlooking a rose arbor, a separate vegetable prep sink, and copious cherry cabinetry for china, all accessing the French doors to the deck.Off the center hall, and leading to the family room, is a charming and cozy book room. It is suitably lined with hundreds of books in built-in cherry shelving– a special place to find tranquility.A large and lovely family room with a great bay window features a back-to-back fireplace shared with the very special and spacious library/office, which has a gorgeous wet bar, wine cooler, and bar refrigerator. This is a well -equipped sanctuary, thoughtfully designed. A middle level in this home boasts a three-room suite. This wing can accommodate guests, teens, in-laws, or an au pair. There is a bedroom and bath plus a sitting room and another room for office or playroom.The second floor features a huge, sumptuous master bedroom with cove lighting for romantic effect, a sitting area, a dressing room, and a huge walk-in closet for two with built-ins for convenience. A commodious master bath is enhanced by double sinks in a large vanity with marble counter, a whirlpool tub, a shower for two, heated towel bars, and even a cleverly concealed laundry chute to the laundry room below. All of this is complemented by rich cream-toned marble.Two more oversize bedrooms with en-suite baths complete the second floor.The amenities in this beautiful residence include high ceilings, security, fire, and smoke alarms, and a whole-house telephone/intercom/paging system, gas heat with central air, a first floor humidifier, city water and a three car garage.An amazingly convenient location and this custom home add up to a splendid package!
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