This beautiful home has 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10, is perfect for smaller events. It is one mile from Sharon center and near six local private schools. We are in a very natural private setting surrounded by woods, fields and gardens with a large back yard in the middle of 26 acres and two hours north of New York City. There is a resident caretaker in his/her own separate apartment with it's own entrance. The space This Federal Style home has many original details, a center hall with an arched entrance and a spiral staircase going up to the third floor. Five double bedrooms with "Heavenly Beds" furnished with period antiques and luxury linens. Our dining room can accommodate twelve and the living room has a concert quality Steinway grand. The elegant paneled library has an entertainment center hidden behind folding doors. The kitchen is a chef's dream with the latest appliances and many extras. Many of Don Hunstein's famous photographs are on display throughout our home as are several amazing books of his work. From Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash to Barbara Streisand, you name it and he has taken them, plus numerous famous album covers as well. We have two great outdoor eating areas/patios available in warmer months and the large Webber Grill can be used year round. The grounds can accommodate outdoor games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and various ball games. Guest access +lounging in the library before a crackling fire +sitting on the side porch and looking at the birds +drinks on the flagstone terrace, watching the sunset +breakfast on the patio surrounded by flowers +listening to music on our audiophile system +very close to 6 private schools including Salisbury, Berkshire, Millbrook, Hotchkiss, Kent and Kildonen +so much to see and do: Tanglewood, Sharon Tri-arts, Cascade Winery, Sharon Audubon Center with a raptor center, skiing, fishing, music festivals and much more... Other things to note We purchased our beautiful country home when our children were young and needed an escape from New York City. We were fortunate to find this gracious estate with a 17th century home and much land in a sleepy little New England town, which later became a favorite destination for the wealthy and famous. We have continued to maintain our NYC residency but prize our Sharon home for quiet weekends.