Sophisticated country retreat in sought after location including architecturally designed antique reproduction main barn featuring a long covered veranda overlooking the magnificent saltwater pool and spa; attached cabana with TWO spacious changing rooms/outdoor showers; plus just completed 1 bedroom carriage house apartment above the detached 2 car garage. This enchanting compound offers flowering specimen trees/gardens; stone terraces; cedar fencing and pergola; red barn shed; woodlands at the back of the great lawn bordering open space, and expansive sky views. Enjoy bucolic privacy with gracious front stone wall and long Belgian block lined circular drive. Step through the custom barn door into a charming vestibule, then up to the impressive great room with floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace; notable millwork with built-ins, wide board floors, and planked coffered ceiling; plus wall of windows and French doors overlooking the covered porch and pool entertaining area. The inviting kitchen features a center bar/island, Viking double ovens, gas range, and Subzero fridge, adjoining the light filled glass dining room. Enjoy tranquil views and veranda access from living room, dining room and first floor primary bedroom/den. Total 2,345 square feet in the main home with 3 bedroom, 2 full/2 half baths; plus additional 501square feet in detached 1 bedroom apartment with full bath, top of line kitchen, spacious living room/dining room, plus laundry and 2 zones heat and A/C. Attention to detail with over $500K of improvements including state of the art new HVAC. Redding - "The VT of CT" yet only 60 miles to Midtown.