$775,000 Stamford 4BR 3.5BA, New England Country Splendor - It?s in Stamford, Connecticut

New England Country Splendor - It?s hard to resist the many delights of this chic country colonial boasting terrific space, wonderful flow, handsome updates and appointments. Vaulted ceilings and large windows make it airy and bright, while outstanding use of natural materials, rich custom millwork, built-ins and beams add character. The house is on a quiet cul-de-sac where it is picturesquely set on over two lush private acres with circular drive, deck and screened porch. The property features a level backyard, rolling lawn, stone walls, rock outcroppings, and mature tree privacy. It?s the perfect formula for gracious outdoor entertaining and it beautifully complements the terrific versatile layout for guests and family that you will find inside. Welcoming entry foyer is sunny with pretty millwork and wood floor, a wonderful introduction to the charming detail you will enjoy throughout the home. The formal dining room has raised panel wainscoting high on the walls cleverly fashioned to end in a plate rail. The dining room accesses the home?s stunning screened porch, rich with cedar wood panels and vaulted ceiling, while the porch opens to a pretty deck at back. They are all inviting spaces, perfect for parties and family fun. Back inside there is a gracious large living room with bay window, fireplace with custom mantel and surround, and matching built-ins that flank deep windows with property views. Both rooms have crown moldings and wood floors. The kitchen is very special and updated. It boasts granite countertops, a five-burner gas cooktop, decorative tile backsplash breakfast bar and hardwood floor. There is a pantry room with back door entry at one end, and sunny large breakfast room with millwork and bay window at the other. The kitchen and breakfast room are open to the dramatic yet warm family room with soaring tongue-and-groove wood ceiling with beams, fans and golden wood floors. The stone fireplace has a gas pot belly stove insert that warms several of the rooms on cold winter nights. Pretty windows, deep base molding, even a pretty loft-niche for objects d?art provide the finishing touches. Second door casual entry with wooded mudroom and hallway to a full bath adds options for professional office or in-laws. A lovely powder, well-located for guests, completes the main floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom has the same splendid charm as the rest of the house with its fireplace, crown molding and ceiling fan. Pocket doors open into both the walk-in closet / wardrobe room and into the master bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower and luxe appointments. The three additional bedrooms are good-sized with exposed hardwood or carpet over the wood floors and lots of light. Hall bath with granite topping the vanity, pretty tile, recessed lighting and beadboard wainscoting completes the second floor. The lower level is dry and as immaculate as the rest of the home. It has great storage, laundry, cedar-lined closet, and semi-finished room where you can exercise or craft. Prepare to be enchanted by this special New England country home! (Updates and exclusions on itemized features?)Listing originally posted at http