Substantial country house beautifully positioned on 80 pristine acres located in the heart of Old Chatham Hunt Country. A long oak lined drive leads to the meticulously designed house and stable complex with guest/caretaker accommodation. Gorgeous lawns, mature perennial gardens, fenced and open rolling fields plus 3 well-stocked ponds. Stone terraces on 2 sides of the house and a wisteria - covered deck offer panoramic views that reach to the Berkshire and Catskill mountains. The pool area has a large sunny deck as well as a pergola and gazebo for shade.
Step into the large mud room brimming with built-ins for everyone's gear. Then enter the large custom gourmet kitchen with bright breakfast dining room. The butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the sun room. Or, enter the formal dining room with fireplace from the kitchen - these both flow into large living room with fireplace and 18 foot ceiling...
Downstairs you will find a wine cellar and the media / entertainment room for family relaxation or informal entertaining. Built-ins hold a library of books. A bar nestled to one side, the exercise room on the other. Between lies enough space for the entire gang to watch the game.
Head up the grand staircase to the family bedrooms. At the top you'll find a study space with built-in desks. Two individual bedrooms and a junior suite take up a wing. The master commands an enormous view, marble bath, walk-in closet / changing room finally spilling out on to the great room balcony.
This turn key property is perfect for family and friends, casual or formal entertaining.
$ 2,650,000.