When holiday season rolls around, the most outstanding luxury country homes outclass allothers by creating inviting settings where family and friends always want to gather. Look nofurther than this incomparable shingle-style Colonial in Waccabuc as a favoritedestination for every occasion from Thanksgiving to Valentines Day. Set on quiet, covetedRock Shelter Road, the 6592 SF move-in-ready estate is gated and nestled on 4landscaped acres thats minutes from renowned restaurants, nature preserves, countryclubs, and idyllic Lake Waccabuc. Its the quintessential sunlit sanctuary andentertainment mecca for both weekenders and under-the-radar full-timers. Blendingclassic details like crown molding, high ceilings and wide-plank floors with moderncomforts like an elevator to all floors, flexible open plan living spaces accessible tooutdoor terraces, ultra-chic powder rooms with Allen Roth fixtures, and an ample,esthetically closed-off mudroom. An amazing open-plan kitchen with Sub-Zero fridge,Viking oven and other top-line appliances boasts two center islands & a sun-lit breakfastarea that flows into the great room and breezy sunporch. Primed for entertainment insideand out, both family room & kitchen open to a broad bluestone terrace stepping down tothe pool w/spa, cabana and summer kitchen. The second-floor primary suite has afireplace, large, fitted dressing closet & luxurious bath. Four additional bedrooms, oneused as a private WFH office, and a sprawling gabled media/ playroom complete thesecond floor. The incredible 1500 SF lower level includes an outstanding recreationroom/restaurant-quality full bar, play area, full gym, storage, and multiple flat screen TVsfor guests to binge on football games or Netflix & Hulu. When the party spills outside,theres stunning landscaping, charming woodlands, and spacious level lawns perfect fortag football games or snowshoeing. Just 50 miles from Manhattan &minutes to MetroNorthand 684