A GRAND DESIGN FOR LIVING!  Broad Brook Farm, an enclave of fine young colonials at the New Canaan line, is the convenient and attractive setting for this spacious home.  It sits on rolling grounds with attractive landscaping, colorful gardens, delightful private deck, and even offers a pool site.  It boasts gracefully proportioned rooms, excellent entertaining spaces, and versatile floor plan to suit your needs.  There is a two-story reception foyer with sweeping “bridal” staircase, the rich hardwood floor you will enjoy throughout the house, and a chandelier that is a true work of art.  The living room has a marble fireplace with a carved wood mantel and surround that matches the handsome crown molding encircling the room, while the adjacent den / library has crown molding and  custom built-ins.  You’ll enjoy holiday dinners in the formal dining room with fine millwork and bordered wood floor. Butler’s pantry connecting the dining room and kitchen offers additional work surface and glass door display cabinets.  The large country kitchen is certain to please with abundant cabinetry, imported tile back splash, fine appliances, and sizeable marble-topped center island with five burner gas cook top, food prep area and room to pull up a stools, while the breakfast room area is bright, with deep windows, recessed lighting and hardwood floor that flows throughout the kitchen.  Inviting family room with an interesting tray ceiling with fan, marble surround fireplace flanked by windows, has handsome French doors that capture sunny views and open onto the deck with push button awning controls that adds to its comfort.  A hallway off the kitchen serves multiple needs – it’s an attractive entry point from garage and side door, it houses the laundry / mudroom with clever built-ins, and has a back staircase to the cheerful guest suite just steps up from the main house area.  A powder room, well placed for guests, completes the main floor. Atop the backstairs the richly carpeted guest suite has a pretty sitting room, spacious bedroom, nice full bath and several large closets - one cedar-lined and one walk-in.  Gracefully main staircase leads to the second floor hallway and the four large family bedrooms.  Elegant master has a tray ceiling, two outfitted walk-in closets, wood floor and marble bathroom with double whirlpool tub.  Each of the others has lush carpet and custom closets or built-ins; one its own bathroom, and two share a Jack’n Jill bathroom. The bright, expansive, walkout lower level presents another opportunity for flexible.  In addition to the special au-pair suite w/sitting room there is a second family room, exercise area, second kitchen for entertaining, full bathroom, custom closets, and rooms for storage and mechanicals.  This exceptional home has a three-car garage, city water and sewers, and gas heat.