Colonial

A cobble edged drive winds to an impressive arrival circle & provides the back drop for this classic 6 bedroom 4/4 bath French Manor home. Set on a most spectacular 1.89 flat parcel w/ swimming pool, pool house, tennis court, magnificent gardens & verdant lawns highlighted by perimeter estate fencing & a variety of specimen flowering trees. The formal rms, LR, DR & Library, are connected by a wide transverse Foyer w/ richly stained hand-pegged hardwood floors. To the left find the Library offering an angled wood burning fireplace & south eastern facing windows. Encouraging views of the rear yard & providing access through French doors to the blue stone terrace, the Living Rm sparkles w/ natural light while a wood burning fireplace offers added charm & a focal point on the southern wall. Elegant entertaining is facilitated by the spacious Dining Rm. A 12 paned window & flanking French doors open to the terrace while a swinging service door connects to a granite topped wet bar w/ two service areas & plentiful overhead glass display cabinetry. Under the care of the same family for 30+ years this home was expanded in 2000 by Mahoney builders, creating the desired family space for contemporary, informal living. The Family Rm w/ gas burning fireplace & antique surround. Mirroring some of original millwork of the home find arched inset cabinetry which functions as television storage on one side & lit display space on the other. The Kitchen opens into this family space & offers quality appliances such as double Thermador wall ovens, Viking cooktop & custom outfitting to the cabinetry including sliding spice storage. An additional Office w/ custom shelving provides yet another work or cozy gathering space. Ascend the front or back stair or use the elevator to the expanded 2nd lvl. A flexible floor plan offers as many as 6 bedrooms & 4 full baths. The Master suite currently utilizes two bright rms. The sleeping chamber is highlighted w/ wood floors, decorative fireplace, a wall of closets, as well as a separate walk-in closet & exposure to both the side & rear yards. A neutrally tiled bath connects to what is currently purposed as a 2nd lvl Sitting Rm/Office, rich oak floors & double closets. Four additional family or guest rms, one w/ Jack & Jill bath, the other two w/ en suite baths, offer deluxe accommodations for both family & friends. Exceptionally maintained & improved, ideally located & beautifully presented to the market for the first time in 33 years.