Traditional

The stunning setting, graced with a long driveway approach past a pond & charming gazebo, will take your breath away as you arrive at this outstanding home and property! Privately positioned far from a quiet country road & offered for the first time in over 30 years, this gracious 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath custom home has been expanded, updated and beautifully maintained over the years by its present owners. The handsome center hall brick and frame home boasts handsome mill work and built-in cabinetry, gleaming wood and pegged floors, extensive use of custom Pella clad windows and French doors, and care and attention to detail throughout! A circular driveway approach, herringbone brick walk ways, and a blue stone & brick terrace lead to the front door. Inside, the entrance foyer with turned staircase is flanked by a living room with brick gas fireplace, and generous dining room. Adjoining the living room is a home office outfitted with custom pine cabinetry, a handy Butler's Pantry with built-ins, granite counters, bar sink & and under counter Subzero refrig. The core of the home is the custom kitchen, light & sun-filled , leading in all directions to numerous living areas. The inviting kitchen showcases white cabinetry, granite counters, a center island, pantry, desk, and newer Viking, Kitchen Aid, Asko and Subzero appliances. A serving/eating bar w/granite counter and doorway provide direct access to the Family Room, appointed w/ a raised hearth Mercer tile fireplace, built-ins, & coffered ceiling. Just steps away is an inviting Breakfast Room w/window surround, and Vermont Castings Stove (propane). Also, a step-down solarium w/vaulted bead board ceiling, truss detailing, window & French door surround, & four new solar-powered skylights, opening to a covered terrace w/new pergola. The first floor is also home to the newer expansive in-law quarters complete w/built-ins, generous closets, new carpeting, & a full bath w/stall shower w/frameless door. A rear hallway leads to the outdoors, and a back staircase allows easy access to the upstairs bedrooms. A newer wing with radiant heat includes a large laundry room with built-ins, utility sink, washer & two dryers, a back staircase to the Main Bedroom suite, and easy access to a lower tier Great/Media room w/powder room, and a walk-out to a hot tub and sports court! The Great Room is outfitted with custom cabinetry & a computer desk area, a media section w/TV, and windows for natural light - an ideal room to just hang out! The 2nd floor main bedroom suite retreat is lush with wall to wall carpeting, handsome molding, and a newer travertine marble full bath with shower, steeping tub, vanity with two sinks, 2 walk-in closets & more! 3 addt'l bedrooms and a bonus room, all unique & beautifully-appointed, share an updated hallway bath w/steeping tub, shower, glass vessel sinkas, and truss framed skylights. The part-finished basement/playroom has bead board detailing, a fun stage for dancing & shows, a 2nd kitchen, cedar and storage closets, & a large mechanical room with built-in shelving. The handsome detached brick 3-car carriage-style garage with dormers is appointed w/carriage doors(new openers), its own entrance foyer & steps to a floored 2nd floor-great potential for finishing! Additional features include 11 zones of heat (oil hot water and radiant),a new boiler (2018), new hardie plank siding, new dimensional shingle roof (main house, garage, & gazebo (2018), new solar-powered skylights- (7) (2018), newer Pella French doors and windows, new hot water heaters-(2) 2018), a portable generator- the list goes on! And the total peace of mind stemming from a home that has truly been loved and maintained. Lush with shade trees, pines, protective woods and scenic views in every direction, this exceptional property, in a highly-desired area of Buckingham, is simply a rare find!