This lovely historic center hall colonial nestled in the coveted Taunton Lake area of Newtown features charming period details. Set back from a quiet lane in a beautiful, private setting with sweeping lawns, mature specimen and ornamental trees, plantings, cutting gardens and meandering pathways through secret spaces. A welcoming foyer greets you as you enter this 3BR, 3.5 BA home that boasts a magnificent front-to-back living room featuring windows at each end offering views of the front and back lawns with built-ins and a fireplace along with a large dining room with corner china cabinets. A bright, roomy eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner stove with dual ovens, granite counter tops and a walk-in pantry leads to a sizeable brick patio with a cascading fountain offering sweeping vistas of the tree-covered property. A sun filled den with wood-burning fireplace, and powder room complete the first floor. A grand staircase leads to a landing with a seating bench and large window before encountering the three bedrooms and three bathrooms on the second floor. The spacious primary bath features double sinks and vanity, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub, water closet and a generous dressing room. The hall bath is complete with a shower/tub combination, a vanity with ample storage and a large window overlooking the front lawn. A Jack 'n Jill bath between the two secondary bedrooms has a Jacuzzi tub. Also included are two attic spaces one located above two-car garage and a daylight basement with endless possibilities for storage, hobbies or expansion as well as a wine closet. As you walk through the gardens, you'll discover magnificent cedar, linden, maple, pine and spruce trees along with cut-leaf maples, a blackberry bramble, an enormous bottle brush, and numerous flower beds. A garden shed provides space for storage. This lovingly maintained home with recent exterior paint job, newer roof, central heat and air, and easy access to I-84, and Hwy. 6/25 is just over an hour's drive to Manhattan. Living here you'll benefit from the close-knit Newtown community, its abundant cultural and dining scene and incomparable schools. This is the elegant, private manor home you've been seeking. WELCOME HOME!