When it's time to escape the confines of city living, this lovely home awaits the discerning buyer. Travel down the long winding drive to a beautifully presented, elegant home sitting on a rise giving way to spectacular long distance and forever protected views. The fabulous floor plan on four levels of finished space includes a soaring two story living room with a wall of windows delighting the senses and a double sided fireplace. An impressive office with wood paneled ceiling and french doors to the terrace plus a cozy library with built in bookcases are situated at the far end of the house offering peace and quiet. The heart of the home is the open kitchen with an expertly hand crafted island made of native Black Walnut offering space to gather and admire the wonderful custom made wall tile accents and views beyond the terrace. The adjacent family room will delight you with it's cozy inglenook fireplace with built in seating just steps to the kitchen and two story breakfast room. On that special occasion the large dining room awaits the comfort of family and friends.Upstairs, the master suite offers a warm fireplace, soaring ceiling and a luxurious bath situated to soak in the incredible views! Two additional bedroom suites as well as two others that share a bath make this home perfect for everyone's comfort. Keep fit or play billiards in the top floor game room and exercise room. In the finished lower level you'll find a large, inviting movie theater, wet bar and wine cellar with tasting room. There is also access to a private one bedroom apartment from the lower level or use the private drive which leads to this large, separate in-law or guest accommodation with living/dining room and generously sized bedroom and bath and it's own private patio and gardens. This stately home has been designed for entertaining with a gorgeous bluestone terrace that stretches across the back of the home offering breathtaking immediate and long distance views of the countryside. All this is wrapped up in creative and colorful gardens, sweeping lawns and stately trees.