Public Open House on Sunday: 228 Florida Hill Road, Ridgefield

Exceptional country cape on 1.84 scenic acres bordering 63-acre Florida Refuge for hiking; nearby Rail Trail for walking/running path right to downtown Ridgefield; convenient to schools, commuting routes and Branchville station; and just 58 miles to Midtown.

Over $800K in top-of-the-line improvements by current owners: custom 3-story addition; multiple outdoor entertainment areas: heated gunite pool and spa, massive custom stone fireplace and patio, and extensive professional landscaping including stone walls, flowering trees and gardens; state-of-the-art kitchen remodel; updated baths; central air; automatic generator; lower level remodel with radiant heated tile floor, plus custom wine cellar with wet bar and large capacity wine fridge.

True chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, island with double-thick Vermont granite counter, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf gas range with griddle, and bright breakfast nook with bay window and custom window seat.