Rarely does one find the formal elegance of an early historic home as warmly welcoming as this one. Once known as Brann Castle (home of the noted race horse breeder, William Brann) this graceful period house sits like a jewel amidst its 32 acres of lush, park like grounds. Entering by a hydrangea lined circular drive, the home is surrounded by open lawns, meadows, formal gardens and standing stonewalls -all framed by towering Norwegian Pines. On the expansive side lawn, sits a wisteria-covered pergola and a recently restored stone hutch (private enough for a writer's studio). Behind the home, sloping meadows, a seasonal stream, wooded pathways and two peaceful woodland ponds extend this magical landscape.Entering the graceful home, a heavily paneled wooden door (reflective of a bygone craftsmanship of the era) opens onto the grand foyer. A sweeping staircase and second story Palladian window, bathe the house with air and light. Just off the entrance hall, the living room (once a ballroom) recalls the grandeur of the affluent 1920's architecture, with its walls of windows, vast fireplace and sumptuous proportions. Flanking the fireplace, French doors lead onto an enclosed sun porch, looking out to the lawns and gardens. In the heart of the home, a cozy wood paneled library beckons and a tavern style dining room invites dining under a wood beamed ceiling by the unique and massive stone fireplace. A large sunny country kitchen offers space for cooking and gathering. Notable throughout the house is the beautiful wide board antique wood flooring.On the second floor is a large Master suite with fireplace and two additional spacious bedrooms with a large shared full bath. Further down the hall, a separate section encompasses a smaller two-bedroom suite, with sitting room and fireplace. Tucked under the dormers of the third floor are two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and an open sitting room.This special property has, over the years, been a wonderful home to large and lively families- weddings, reunions and the like. But the possibilities abound for additional uses - a destination restaurant/country inn, retreat, or a home/business combination.
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