Fall in love with your own private mini estate with the perfect blend of style, elegance and architectural details. Sited on a level 1.32 acre lot offering a meticulously restored farmhouse with old world charm and character. This dramatic 4,452 square ft. updated home has a formal living room with exposed original beams, fine detailing and raised paneling. Elegant formal dining room with elaborate paneling. The 27 ft beamed ceiling family room with wide floor boards and working stone fireplace was added in 1976 and exudes flawless design. State-of-the-art eat in kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, granite countertops, farm sink, Wolf 6-burner, and Bosch refrigerator. Exquisite master suite features bathroom with claw foot tub, clear glass corner shower, custom cabinetry, granite counters & pewter fixtures. The professionally landscaped grounds house a heated and air conditioned 2-story Civil War 1860 Circa "cow barn" which is an integral part of the landscape; stylishly updated in 2001, offering endless possibilities as a home office, pool house or in-law suite. There is a 40 foot heated Scott pool made of marcite, hidden away amongst hydrangeas & various specimen shrubs which is perfect for entertaining family. Newer boiler & hot water heater. Fully automatic generator system for house and barn. One working fp in fam rm, other 4 are strictly ornamental. Conveniently located near shopping in New Canaan & Darien, the Merritt Parkway, I-95 & just under an hour commute to NYC!

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Listed by Carole Wolfson-Crum of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Listing Sold by BHHS Darien/New Canaan

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