Offering the perfect combination of privacy, community, and convenience in an award-winning school system an hour from NYC, this sun-filled, spacious country gem is a rare commodity in sought-after Michelle Estates. Nestled on 2.5 peaceful acres at the end of a long private drive, this 11-room 5,194 square foot, 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath home is surrounded by nature with gravel paths through magical gardens leading to the surrounding preserved wooded acres and hiking opportunities galore. In addition to a two-story great room with fireplace and windows looking out to the stone patio and wooded views, the family room and classic library with French doors, custom paneling, built-in bookcases, double desks and charming window seat offer private spaces for work and relaxation. The open-plan chef’s kitchen with cork flooring, stainless appliances and spacious breakfast area with French doors out to the private back patio features a large island for cooking and gathering. The well-appointed mudroom with custom built-ins, washer/dryer and sink area offer space for gardening by the door leading out to the back gardens, as well as a door leading to a 3-car heated garage. Michelle Estates is centered within the vibrant community of Lewisboro, next to the John Jay Middle and High Schools, Orchard Square shopping plaza, the town park with playground, picnic pavillion, skating pond, lighted basketball courts, ball fields, tennis, pools with locker rooms and food concession, and a much-loved summer camp. Down the road is the treasured 3400-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, catch-and-release trout steams, historic camping lean-to’s and beloved Trailside Museum featuring a multitude of nature activities for young and old alike throughout the year. The home includes a full-house auto-start generator. STAR tax rebate $1,613/year if qualified. Taxes will be reduced approximately $3,500/year starting in 2026 as per assessor. Association fee $240/month includes common space maintenance/landscaping. Community sewer. Community water billed quarterly based on usage.

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Patio, Porch, Walk-In Closet(s)