Set back privately on 3 pastoral acres at the end of the cul de sac on Bridle Trail, in sought after equestrian area of Ridgefield. This scenic country compound offers the 4,289 sprawling ranch, detached 3 car garage w/cupola, multiple decks for outdoor enjoyment, mature trees, flowering gardens, expansive level lawn, stone pillared entry, & picket fence lined drive. Custom built & expanded, this is no ordinary ranch, with "reverse story" layout featuring an open floor plan for gracious living & entertaining. The main level offers the impressive kitchen/great room w/wide board floors & skylights; rustic fieldstone gas fireplace; & chef's kitchen w/6 burner Viking gas range top, double wall ovens, warming drawer, walk-in pantry, peninsula w/bar seating, plus sunny breakfast area w/glass walled views to the adjoining sun room featuring more skylights & sliders to the spacious deck. Generous proportions in the living room w/wood stove open to the formal dining room, plus the light filled oversized family room w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, built-in bookshelves, & wood burning fireplace. Spread out in the walk-out lower level w/total 5 bedrooms including the lux primary suite w/remodeled marble bath showcasing double vanity & frameless shower; 3 additional spacious bedrooms w/updated hall bath; den/sitting area; & optional 5th bedroom or home office. Of note: C/A; 22kw whole house generator; roof & septic apprx. only 5 years old; & idyllic setting, yet only 58 miles to Midtown.