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 with cupola, multiple decks for outdoor enjoyment, mature trees, flowering gardens, expansive level lawn, stone pillared entry, and picket fence lined drive. Custom built and expanded, this is no ordinary ranch, with "reverse story" layout featuring an open floor plan for gracious living and entertaining. The main level offers the impressive kitchen/great room with wide board floors and skylights; rustic fieldstone fireplace/wood stove; and chef's kitchen with 6 burner Viking gas range top, double wall ovens, warming drawer, walk-in pantry, peninsula with bar seating, plus sunny breakfast area with glass walled views to the adjoining sun room featuring more skylights and sliders to the spacious deck. Generous proportions in the living room with 2nd wood stove open to the formal dining room, plus the light filled oversized family room with cathedral ceiling, skylights, built-in bookshelves, and wood burning fireplace. Spread out in the walk-out lower level with total 5 bedrooms including the lux primary suite with remodeled marble bath showcasing double vanity and frameless shower; 3 additional spacious bedrooms with updated hall bath; den/sitting area; and optional 5th bedroom or home office. Of note: C/A; 22kw whole house generator; roof and septic approximately 5 years; and idyllic setting, yet only 58 miles to Midtown.