Experience this once-in-a-lifetime, custom-built 5-bed, 3.5-bath residence, built in 2004, offering 4,292 sqft of refined living on a tranquil 2.5-acre wooded retreat. Just 22 miles from NYC, with direct bus from Willowbrook Mall and walking distance from the elementary school, this home offers elevated living & effortless entertaining. It features fine craftsmanship, high-end appliances, 5-zone heat, 2-zone AC, & a harmonious connection with nature. The foyer leads into a luminous, open-concept interior where high ceilings & generous proportions evoke relaxed sophistication. The formal living room offers a stately retreat, while an adjoining versatile room, currently a playroom, adapts easily to needs. A den, presently used as a sixth bedroom, adds flexibility. The custom gourmet kitchen flows into the dining area & an airy great room with high ceilings & grand backyard views, ideal for gatherings both intimate & grand.Upstairs, the primary suite features dual walk-in closets & a spa-style bath with an oversized soaking tub.3 additional bedrooms share a beautifully appointed bath. A private suite offers a living area, kitchenette, full bath, office, walk-in closet, & washer/dryer hookup. Outdoors, enjoy a partly fenced backyard with total privacy, spacious deck, elegant patio, & secluded firepit enclave. The property teems with birdsong and stunning year-round views, especially the brilliant tapestry of fall, an ever-changing portrait of natural beauty & refined tranquility.