38 PARDOE RD

Pass through a gated entry on one of the quieter Western Section streets to discover sculpted European gardens and a home so utterly romantic it feels like a storybook page sprung to life. The lovingly cared for home, entirely clad in scalloped shingles, only gets prettier as you head out back, where wisteria drapes over pergola patios and an octagonal pool house joins a crystal blue oasis edged with herringbone brick. The interior offers larger-than-expected rooms brimming with beautiful embellishments. Wallpaper, light fixtures and built-ins are all of a style that stands the test of time and complement the hardwood floors and many French doors found throughout. A glimmering glass and mirror-lined wet bar bridges the formal rooms and encourages guests to help themselves apart from the kitchen, where an island and a big breakfast room offer plenty of casual seating. There are 3 fireplaces, one of which is found in the central family room. A cozy library/guest suite with a separate side entry, a garden/craft room and a 2-room suite tucked behind the mudroom are spots to find quiet escape on the main level. Multiple staircases give the vast rooms of the upper level extreme flexibility, especially the comprehensive main suite with 2 full baths and a dressing room beyond a solarium-style landing.