Lovely mid-country setting minutes to town is a classical home with a transitional flair. Enter through the stone gates to a private oasis of stunning gardens and terraces surrounding the heated pool, french cut with scalloped corners, all bordering a land trust for total privacy. Continue through the antique arched walnut doors into a grand front -to-back foyer with soaring double height ceiling and custom forged iron stairway. Custom millwork and hardwood floors throughout flowing into the open living room and dining room with butler's pantry. Continue down the foyer to a beautiful solarium filled with light and overlooking the gardens and a custom built library with built-ins lining the walls. The chef's all white kitchen has cream marble counters and a generous sized island. This open room has a wall of windows with a large breakfast room, built-in pantry wall with desk leading to the rear mudroom with an octagon and dot ceramic floor, a family powder room, large closets and access to the portico and 2 car attached garage, providing covered parking for 3 cars. Off the kitchen is a lovely family room with a wood-burning fireplace and french doors to the pool and terrace with a state of the art Lynx grill built into a stone cabinet.There is a formal powder room for guests. The front staircase takes us to a sunny master suite with a large walk-in closet, master bath with double sinks and cream marble counters. Two Juliet balconies enjoy open and private views. There are 3 additional generous sized bedrooms, 2 baths, one en -suite. The upper foyer opens to a reading room with built -in bookcases. Another iron stairway leads to 600 sq.ft. of space ready to finish with dormers in place. The lower level is 2000 sq.ft. of versatile space, all with ceramic tile offering a media room with a wood burning fireplace, a gym, billiard room, laundry room, a full cabana bath and access thru french doors to the pool area. Up the rear staircase there are 2 flexible rooms with separate entry over the garage. A very special home of the finest quality for the discerning buyer.