Sophisticated country retreat in sought after location including architecturally designed antique reproduction main barn featuring a long covered veranda overlooking the magnificent saltwater pool & spa; attached cabana w/TWO spacious changing rooms/outdoor showers; plus just completed 1 BR carriage house apt. above the detached 2 car garage. This enchanting compound offers flowering specimen trees/gardens; stone terraces; cedar fencing & pergola; red barn shed; woodlands at the back of the great lawn bordering open space, & expansive sky views. Enjoy bucolic privacy w/gracious front stone wall & long Belgian block lined circular drive. Step through the custom barn door into a charming vestibule, then up to the impressive great room w/floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace; notable millwork w/built-ins, wide board floors, & planked coffered ceiling; plus wall of windows & French doors overlooking the covered porch & pool entertaining area. The inviting kitchen features a center bar/island, Viking dbl ovens, gas range, & Subzero fridge, adjoining the light filled glass DR. Enjoy tranquil views & veranda access from LR, DR, & first floor primary BR/den. Total 2,345sf in the main home w/3 BR, 2 full/2 half baths; plus additional 501sf in detached 1 BR apt w/full bath, top of line kitchen, spacious LR/DR, plus laundry & 2 zones heat & A/C. Attention to detail w/over $500K of improvements including state of the art new HVAC. Redding - "The VT of CT" yet only 60 miles to Midtown.