Enchanting ca 1720 farmhouse on scenic Poverty Hollow Road, set back privately through gated entry on 2 bucolic acres adjoining 4 acres of Redding Land Trust meadows. Expansive detached carriage barn includes 352 square foot post and beam studio with loft; 34' x13' tractor barn with loft; plus 2 car garage. This historic home was rebuilt in the 1960s, and then expanded significantly by the current owners who have lived there for more than 50 years. In 1975, Thomas King Builder enlarged the house with 2 additional bedrooms and full bath upstairs; 6 foot kitchen extension and breakfast nook addition; plus mud-room/laundry addition with 2 doors to the outside. The resulting country compound includes a total of 4-5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3 fireplaces. Most inviting great room featuring the living room with exposed beams, wide board floors, fireplace with custom wood surround, and adjacent library with built-in book shelves. The first floor also offers the formal dining room with wide board floors; cozy den or guest bedroom with exposed beams, wide board floors and adjoining full bath; plus the spacious inviting kitchen with island, sunny breakfast nook, peninsula with bar overhang, pot rack and two sinks! The gracious foyer with turned staircase leads to the 2nd floor featuring 4 additional bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, including the beautiful primary suite with 3rd fireplace, plus 2 more full baths. Spectacular property with mature flowering trees and gardens, stone walls, screened porch, covered side porch, plus lovely stone terrace. Redding-the "Vermont of CT," yet just 62 miles to Midtown.