Wow! House: New Canaan Estate Offers 'Handsome Elegance'

NEW CANAAN, CT -- Resting on 4.55 acres on desirable Smith Ridge Road, this New Canaan estate was built in 2005 and measures 10,397 square feet, according to the listing on realtor.com.

It has seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and is on the market for $6.8 million. Hannelore Kaplan with William Raveis Real Estate - New Canaan is the presenting agent.

• Address: 727 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, Connecticut
• Price: $6,800,000
• Square Feet: 10397
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 9 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2005
• Features: Welcome to 727 Smith Ridge! Imagine living here. Imagine the good fortune of wrapping yourself in the beauty, comfort, security that describes this spectacular home. Imagine being embraced by the generosity of spirit and space inherent in its design. 727 is a magical combination of openness and defined rooms. A handsome elegance is its unique appeal. Tall, wide windows flood the interior with natural light. Remarkable millwork, handsome hardwood floors, coffered ceilings - all perfect complements to its stone and shingle exterior. Balconies, terraces, porches extend the formal and informal interior spaces to the secluded and stunning grounds. Pool, spa, gardens, multiple outdoor living and dining spaces surround the home. Entrance to the property is via a gated drive that winds up to the residence, revealing a playing field rivaling that of any park. This estate home is uber-generous in its design. Both inside and out, it is architecturally and artistically rendered to deliver an exceptional living experience. So much room for play! So much room for peace. This is the home where family and friends are loved, feted and enjoyed. This is the home where dinners end up with dessert over a movie in the theater room, or with drinks and a challenge in the billiards room. This is the home where Thanksgiving, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries are legendary celebrations. This is the home everyone wants to come to, no one wants to leave.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.