With extensive frontage on Raymond's Pond, this extraordinary custom blt home offers breathtaking water views & boasts 2.28 acres of landscaped grounds w/specimen plantings. The unique property was designed & built w/extreme attention to quality & detail. The main level offers soaring ceilings, a grand entry, elegant LR w/gas fpl & walls of expansive windows showcasing panoramic water views. There is a gracious dining rm, chef's kitchen opening to a fam rm, media rm, and 2 rms offering myriad usage from additional bdrms to office, exercise rm & more. The second level boasts 3 bedrms, including a sumptuous master ste w/second gas fireplace, designer walk-in closet, expansive bath, & stunning water views. Overlooking the kitchen/family rm, an expansive loft was created to be an inviting library & reading area. Outdoors terraces beckon, affording tranquil water views for relaxation & entertaining. Generator & underground utilities. Minutes to Talmadge Hill Train & Parkway This is a home to fall in love with, & to enjoy gracious living at its best. House is in Darien, w/Darien Public Schools. 2.032 acres are in Darien, & 0.248 acres are in New Canaan. Total acreage - 2.28 A very small tax is paid to New Canaan. In 2018 that tax was approx $57.46. Assessment & tax includes both Darien & New Canaan Owner brought in gas line & new gas burner. Per owner 5 bedrooms and over 2000 sq ft in unfinished walk-out lower level. Per owner new gravel driveway will be installed.