WONDERFUL IN WESTOVER!  This exceptional country property showcases an outstanding  Colonial filled with character and an exciting new dynamic highlighted by its casual elegance, handsome updates, terrific space and excellent layout.  The home sits on 1.2 park-like acres in Westover with deep front lawn, white picket fence area at back, two-decks and a patio that invite you to appreciate the beauty of the outdoor setting.  The inside promises to charm you with the homes’ many special features.  There is a gracious living room with vaulted beamed ceiling and handsome fireplace that enjoys a wall of French doors opening onto the first deck.  A comfortable den / library with built-ins is perfect for relaxing with a book, while the formal dining room is ideal for casual or formal dinners.  All three rooms share the same hardwood flooring you will find on most of the main floor.  The newly expanded and totally renovated country kitchen is simply splendid with honed granite counters for easy care, handsome custom cabinetry with special touches like glass doors, plate racks, and a terrific breakfront, plus decorative tile mural and trim, farm house sink, and handsome limestone floor!  It was custom designed to serve a variety of family needs … the gourmet cook will love the six-burner Thermador professional range, large Monogram Stainless refrigerator and the generous-sized center island for food-prep, where the entire family will have room to gather around for casual meals and snacks.  A charming room just one step down from the kitchen has a delightful brick fireplace framed with wood, random width pegged wood floor, beamed ceiling, and sliders to the large deck at back; it offers versatile space for use as a den or breakfast room.  It’s just a few steps up to the large family room with lots of wood, windows and storage too!  There is a casual second door entry with mudroom vestibule at this end of the house so kids and pets can come and go easily.  A large beautifully renovated full bathroom with marble vanity, beadboard trim, glass tile and random width pegged wood floor completes the main level.  Upstairs there are four bedrooms including the master.  Each bedroom has lush carpet and special appeal.  The master has a cheerful full private bathroom and two closets.  A full hall bathroom with pretty tile completes the second floor.  The walkout lower level was transformed into the perfect in-law, guest, nanny or professional office suite.  There is a large bedroom with 2-deep closets, full bathroom, mini-kitchen, and a family room with brick fireplace, recessed lighting and doors out to a brick patio.  Laundry and storage add the finishing touches.   The house offers wonderful value in Stamford's prized Westover community of homes.  It's close to Greenwich, downtown Stamford, trains and highways for an easy commute, but on a wonderful cul-de-sac of gracious homes.  This special home is sure to win your heart!