This is Quitessential Connecticut! Close to Silver Spring Country Club, the beautifully restored & expanded c1750 John Benedict house joins multiple outbuildings incl a 1-rm studio/office & a 3-car barn/garage w/loft creating a fabulous compound. Option to create horse property! Updated for modern living w/exposed hand-hewn wood beams, stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry & original hardware giving a nod to the past, while a new foundation, generator, modern bathrooms & an updated kitchen make 21st-century living a breeze. Spacious Dining Room w/Fpl + sunken Living Room w/walls of windows & a Dutch door allowing for summer breezes. EIK features granite counters, ample cabinetry & stainless steel appliances + a lrg breakfast area w/views to the yard & patio. A recent addition, the Mudroom incl multiple pantries & closets + a Full Bath & Laundry - all w/radiant heated floors. The main flr MBRS has a lrg WIC + a spacious Master Bath w/dual sinks + oversized marble shower.. Upstairs, 2 BRs join a Sitting Room & updated Full Bath- perfect as a guest suite or secondary bedrooms. The 4.5 acre setting incl sweeping lawns, stone walls, an invisible pet fence & gorgeous landscaping. The detached 264 sq ft Studio/Office is great for an artist or entrepreneur w/heat & AC. The 3-car post & beam Barn/Garage incl an unfinished overhead Loft w/plans for an apartment. An automatic 22kW Generator also services the property. Close to town & in wonderful commute location to all points south & NYC