At the end of a tree-lined driveway, this huge private eleven bedroom villa sits by the edge of a field with garden and blackberry patch surrounded by 25 acres of woods. Walking paths reveal rocky knolls and paths circling through pine and maple trees. The private estate has ample space for a retreat, a workshop or just family togetherness in a beautiful place, far from the madding crowd but close to highways, shopping, spas and everything you might need. The space Villa Favorita was built in 1918, upgraded to its current structure soon after by Clive Livingston Duval I (father of a Virginia Senator of the same name), and later became the home of royalty, Prince and Princess Sapieha, after they escaped Eastern Europe during WWII. Former residents kept their own horses here, and former pasture, equestrian fields and orchards have now evolved into wild meadows, cultivated blackberry and raspberry fields, and pathways through forests of pine, maple and fruit trees. Five large rooms on the first floor are homey and rich in historic detail. The dining room with large French doors is joined to the modern kitchen through the butler’s pantry. The utility room has a new washer and dryer and a half bath. The living room with built-in bookshelves opens into a spacious front hall with a grand piano and a harpsichord. The first floor also has a comfortable wheelchair-accessible bedroom with handicap shower. The second floor has five enormous bedrooms overlooking fields and forests; three of these are master bedrooms with en suite baths, and the dimensions of all but one are over 220 square feet. Guest access Guests have access to all areas of the house with the exception of the basement, the garage, and the attic above the 3rd floor. Strolling around our 25 acres you'll find a vegetable and wildflower garden, a fire pit with a park bench and natural stone seating, a small outdoor swimming pool, a chicken coop, meadows (where you can pick blackberries, blueberries and raspberries in season) and pathways through woods and pine groves. As with most of New England we recommend covered shoes and socks to avoid ticks. You'll also notice a house at the far end of the blackberry field (at the beginning of the driveway) and a converted horse barn behind the main house, which are now occupied by 2 of our cohosts. Except for emergencies, please respect their privacy and first contact us by phone if you have any questions or need assistance with anything. Other things to note There's a natural glade surrounded by lilacs that's perfect for outdoor gatherings and ceremonies; children love the rope swings under the maple trees off the screen porch; quiet time can be spent in the lovely little greenhouse that's been restored with natural cedar (note, when it's sunny it doubles as a sauna!).