<__startfragment__>this updated, four bedroom, three and one half bathroom expanded cape strikes just the right balance of having plenty of well-configured, comfortably-scaled space and is distinguished by the exceptional attention to details in the improvements undertaken by the current owner. two first floor bedrooms and multiple spaces suitable for home offices make this home perfect for a range of living arrangements. the open floor plan separates gathering areas (including a kitchen seamlessly open to the family room) from intimate spaces while interior spaces flow easily to outdoor spaces through multiple points. highlights include solid oak floors throughout first and second floors, plentiful storage, large windows showcasing the property′s natural setting, and large finished and unfinished basement spaces (including recreation room, office/exercise room, and utility rooms) complementing the other living and storage spaces in the home. the generously-sized 3-car garage offers an opportunity for parking/storage/workshop space. recent updates include second floor bathrooms, hvac, roof, water treatment system, and driveway. the driveway entrance is defined by fieldstone walls and the yard features privacy and space for entertaining, gardening, or recreation with its mature professional landscaping and open lawn areas. the home overlooks protected wooded views and is set back from a meandering country road near larger farm properties with easy access to commuting (highway/train/bus), shopping (clinton or chester), and recreational opportunities including nearby hiking trails, cycling roads, fly fishing destinations, and reservoirs. <__endfragment__>