414 Round Hill Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831

Handsome gates open to the driveway sweeping to the entrance courtyard. A curved portico shelters the front door with leaded sidelights opening to a stunning two-story circular reception hall with a flying spiral stairway up to a curved balcony, a Bottocino marble floor, Venetian plaster walls and one of two elegant powder rooms. The sublime south-facing living room with a marble fireplace, a floor-to-ceiling bay window, french doors to the terrace and herringbone floors adjoins the mahogany library with floor-to-ceiling shelving. A major conversation piece is the inviting dining room with a fireplace, again with lovely faux finishes which seem to sparkle at night. The step-down family room with a fireplace, an 11.5-foot beamed ceiling, a bow window, two window seats and french doors to the terrace adjoins the richly panelled country kitchen with a sliding ladder with brass appointments and high rail for the top shelves, a large casual eating area with a bay window and seat, top-of-the-line appliances including a wine cooler, six Sub-Zero drawers as well as Traulsen refrigeration and a large center island with stools. Adjoining this is the comprehensive mudroom with an antique stone floor and easy access to two of the five garages (the other garage has an 1160 square-foot studio or party room above it). Upstairs is the sublime master suite with a fireplace, french doors to a balcony with lovely views, two luxurious bathrooms (one with a steam shower) and two dressing rooms (one is mirrored panes à la the renowned decorator Dorothy Draper). The sitting room has a fireplace and bookcases, two additional bedrooms (one has a pyramidal ceiling) have en suite bathrooms and a generous study with built-ins. There is a wing with three additional bedrooms with lovely millwork, two and one-half baths and a study and there is a spiral stairway to a large family room with a wet bar and arched french doors to a terrace with a romantic pergola. In addition, there is a lower level with a marvelous billiards room, an exercise room, a dark room and another powder room. There is a pool changing house adjoining the heated pool with its beautiful terrace. For the best in Greenwich, please contact David Ogilvy & Associates 203-869-9866.