Welcome to Paradise is the only description that captures this Exceptional Country Estate. Conveniently located to the Merit Parkway, I-91, Quinnipiac College, Choate & Yale. This compound includes the Main Manor house on 23 acres registered as forestry, a 4 BR Cape on 1.5 acres & also available 25 acres in Willimantic, CT. This Hidden Sanctuary offers luxury, comfort & privacy. This breathtaking property showcasing 23 Acres (13 Acres which are fenced in) w/ private 1 acre, spring fed pond home to fish & turtles as well as the Willow Brook stream which runs through the property and stocked with fish. Greeted with stone pillars & electric gate you'll find a 4735 SF French Normandy circa 1995 with 4BR and 3.5BA & a detached Studio with 3.5 car garage, easily converted to a horse barn. Upon entering through a covered turret entryway to Generous family rm with Cathedral ceilings, gas FP, Sunroom with heated floors & French doors to patio. A Chef's kitchen with Wolf & GE monogram appliances, wood burning FP, Formal dining room with Arched Cathedral ceiling & double French doors. The Pub rm features, wood paneled walls, heated flr's, beamed ceilings, large wood burning FP & custom wood bar w/ fridge & wine chiller. Main Level primary bedroom offers cathedral ceilings Gas FP, heated flr's, double sinks, soaking tub & walk-in closet. An office with pond views & laundry rm complete this floor. The upper level offers 3 additional bedrooms, 2 Baths, office and studio.