This handsome country home is set on 8.55 lush acres, with old-growth trees and a long, winding driveway offering utmost privacy. The sprawling Colonial-era home with mullioned windows and covered porch has been updated and renovated for maximum comfort, while retaining its magical 18th century detail. The property, bound by stone walls, features lovely perennial gardens and a beautiful saltwater pool with bluestone deck. Inside, warmth and charm abound. A formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and French doors opens to one of many beautifully curated outdoor spaces. A formal dining room, sunroom, and renovated kitchen with a walk-through butler's pantry promise opportunities for friends and loved ones to gather. Also on the main floor: an office with a wood burning fireplace, two comfortable guest rooms with a hall bath, and a soaring library with double height ceilings and custom shelving, plus a powder room. Upstairs, a primary suite with its own screened porch, reached through French doors, offers beautiful views. A second ensuite bedroom completes the upstairs. There is a two-car garage woodshed, and firepit on the property. Just minutes from the hamlet of Bangall as well as in easy reach of Millbrook, Rhinebeck, and Pine Plains, this home offers maximum privacy with complete ease of access. © 2023 OneKey™ MLS, LLC