248 Nod Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

This 1755 Antique has been masterfully restored and enhanced with seamless additions, craftsmanship and true historical detail to create a home of unparalleled quality: an Antique connoisseurs dream.Located close to historic Ridgefield center, on three beautiful acres, this estate includes an 8,500 square foot home of 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half baths, a guest house of stone and clapboard and a post & beam barn.The house sits quietly and unassumingly next to a country road surrounded by mature maple, pine and fruit trees, stonewalls and expansive terraces. The original house has been beautifully restored from the clapboard siding to the wood shingled roof and the 12-over-12 double hung, glazed windows. Upon entry one is taken with the size, scale and proportion of the rooms which are reminiscent of a grand colonial farmhouse of the mid 18th Century.All 18 rooms in this home are historically detailed from the raised wood paneling in the living / dining / family room / library / game room to the quarter sawn wood floors throughout, and from the 6 magnificentfireplaces to the exquisite detailing of the two main staircases. The living and dining rooms are especially outstanding with their floor to ceiling tripartite wood paneling with fretwork, fluted pilasters, period wall sconces and reflective Venetian plaster ceiling.The first floor includes entry vestibule with radiant heated floors, a parlor, gathering hall with greeting room, powder room, a large breakfast room with terrace, a computer center, a chef s kitchen with center-island and top end appliances, butler s pantry, dining room,living room, family room, game room, sun room and office or library. The second floor has an enormous master bedroom suite with well-proportioned bedroom, two walk in closets, dressing room and glorious master bath with radiant heated floors,steam shower and stunning view of the red barn. In addition, there are four large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a hall study, game room / media room and a laundry room. There is a three car detached garage, outdoor grill and plenty of room on the property for pool house, pool and tennis court. This very special Antique is all controlled at the touch of your i-phone.