Exquisite remodel and expansion of accomplished architect's own home, resulting in unmatched perfection both inside and out. In her own words: "As an architect, I saw 171 Cross Highway as an unpolished gem in a beautiful setting...virtually no part of the house was left untouched, and much of the landscape too." This graceful home is set back privately on 2.21 level acres with stone entry pillars; new Victorian style porch with swing and ceiling fan; Hardie board siding, architectural roof shingles, PVC trim, and virtually all new windows and doors. The home's adjacency to a lovely pond was paramount. The restored stone terrace at the pond's edge is now the perfect retreat for spotting great blue herons, geese, ducks, and more. Sparkling new in-ground, heated pool, with blue-stone coping and patio, gazebo and classic New England style fence with climbing roses. Total 5,072 square feet on three finished levels with four bedrooms and two full and two half baths. Highest attention to detail: window and door trims inspired by 1800s craftsmanship; solid brass egg-shaped doorknobs; large expanses of windows for pond views; new library with custom crafted shelving and cabinets; state of the art new kitchen with antique 1870s Gothic window high in the cathedral ceiling, quartz counters, large center island, six burner gas range, two ovens, two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and new walk-through butler's pantry; new luxurious primary suite, spa bath, and dressing area; plus high end lower level remodel featuring dramatic media and billiards room, spacious office and studio, fitness room and half bath.