228 Farms Rd, Stamford, CT 06903

The approach is exquisite...A long graceful driveway opens to a 1939 regal estate with a whitewashed brick, slate-roofed character colonial home classically designed with formal Normandy charm. Elegantly proportioned between house and land, there are almost 22 acres w/glistening Deepwood Lake/Mianus River in full view from every corner - inside and out. An excellent horse property, as well as a family compound, w/a five stall barn and minutes to the 150 mile Greenwich Trail System. Every amenity has been included to make life relaxed and rewarding...6 car garage, stunning inground pool and pool house w/bath, changing rooms, kitchen and lounging area, tennis court and other outbuildings. The home has a lovely large living room w/fireplace and French doors to a patio...also has an entrance to a grande stone porch w/its own fireplace overlooking the lake...water is the focal point of every room. Formal dining room, kitchen w/fireplace and dining/sunroom w/windowed walls, study w/built-in...even an elevator. Upper level: Master suite w/dressing room, walls of closets, fireplace and sitting room/office. Master bath w/Jacuzzi, steam shower and bidet. Four bedrooms and five bathrooms. There are also Staff/In-law quarters that include a living area, bedroom and full bath. Water views from every room.Featured in Architectural Digest, this property will bring back memories of the storied romance homes of the 30's. An estate of distinction and elegance capturing the nuances of yesteryear.