Country living offering tranquility a fabulous location. This 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath home offers a gracious floor plan, w/ natural light throughout. Entry foyer welcomes you in w/ front to back views of the expansive, picturesque rear yard. Updated farm kitchen is nicely equipped w/double ovens, warming drawer & wine fridge;handsome butcher block center island is a perfect space for prep.Open concept eating area kitchen flows into the sun-filled family room w/ built-ins & a cozy library w/ a convenient propane fireplace. Formal dining room/ living room w/ wood burning fireplace are gracious and sunfilled. Screened in porch is located just off the kitchen. Mud room w/ built-ins & 1 full & 1 half bath complete 1st level. Center staircase leads to the 2nd level w/ 4 additional bedrooms & 2 full baths. Master bedroom suite is architecturally pleasing w/ bookshelves, views of the expansive backyard, dressing area, office, exercise space & 2 full baths. In-law /Au pair could be possible above the garage. A 6-stall barn complete w/ tack room has both electric & water - perfect for horses. Rear garden is magical w/ a bluestone patio, fenced in 1 acre paddock, shed, offering plenty of options for gardeners, as well as ample room for a pool, if desired. Conveniently located for commuting: 10 minutes to the Shoreline East train station in Madison, for trains to downtown New Haven & Yale's campus & connecting trains to New York / Boston. Quick,easy access to Hammonasset Beach & I95."