Luxury lifestyle as it should be -- a beautifully appointed home that has been carefully maintained top to bottom with manicured, landscaped grounds, inground heated saltwater pool and spa, and patios & terrace overlooking panoramic views of Farmington Valley to the Litchfield hills. The 10' ceilings add to the grandeur of this home with the classic elegance of its brick exterior and slate roof and gracious entry foyer looking straight out to spectacular views visible from all the rooms in the back of the house. As grand as this house is, it is a well-designed, inviting home with walnut hardwood floors throughout, exceptional millwork with coffered ceiling, raised paneling, crosshead moldings, built-ins & crown/cornice moldings. The kitchen is a dream kitchen for food prep and entertaining--2 sub zero refrigerators, an expansive island with double dishwashers, wine cooler & butler's pantry with another dishwasher. The mudroom leads you out to the 4 garages. There are 5 ventless gas fireplaces, 6 full baths and 2 powder rooms. The primary suite offers a true private retreat with a built-in coffee station with refrigerated drawers and another dishwasher, double walk-in closets, private balcony & a magnificent ensuite bathroom with double vanities, steam shower and hydro tub. The 4 other bedrooms each have ensuites plus there's a large laundry room on the bedroom level. 3rd level has an au-pair suite or media room with full bath & 2 add'l. rooms ideal for a gym and game room.