146 Brookside DriveGreenwich, CT 06831Price: $7,995,000

A romantic bridge over the brook leads to a welcoming stone courtyard and the impressive stuccoed home with its European villa flair set on a high plateau. The columned porch for outdoor dining overlooks 4 beautiful acres with mature landscaping, the pool and pool house with echoing columns, and the guest house with its own private courtyard, all transporting you to the Tuscan countryside yet minutes from town on rolling, park-like land. Built in 1922 by fine architect James C. Green during the era of country homes and thoughtfully renovated and added to in 1995 by Jay Haverson. There is a solidity and comfort coupled with wonderful architectural details in the tiled roof, leaded glass windows, corbels and fret work, iron work, fireplaces, French doors, stunning paneling and room scale. The classic interior has light-filled, comfortable rooms. The stunning front-to-back living room opens through French doors to the covered verandah. The paneled dining room's bank of windows overlooks the expansive lawn and gardens. The kitchen is well-equipped with granite counters, a center island, separate pantry and opens to a large, breakfast room with a high ceiling and multiple windows. The adjacent family room has a lovely, tiled fireplace and 2 walls of built-ins. The primary bedroom is a true suite with a fireplace, multiple closets, a deluxe bath and a windowed sitting room with beams and vaulted ceiling. A total of 7/8 bedrooms plus a renovated guest house with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and 1900 sq ft. The pool with pool house is in character with a wisteria covered trellis. This estate-like property is truly outstanding with a 4 acre parcel this close to town offering a quality lifestyle.