Known by local horsemen, as The Gallop, this 54+/- ac farm is rich in history. Located in the Cheshire hunt countryside, and near the coveted Laurels Preserve, it is part of the King Ranch project that originally permanently preserved over 5,400 acres. Today this area is now over 30,000 conserved acres. Set in the heart, this 1880’s victorian farmhouse has been tastefully renovated in recent years. The gourmet kitchen features a Wolf range/oven, Bosch dishwasher, Marvel wine refrigerator, and are all complemented with custom cabinetry, granite counters and farmhouse style sink. The great room, with exposed barn beams, custom built-ins and Rumford stone fireplace, was an addition in recent years by local builder known for his quality and craftsmanship. The upper floors feature 3 bedrooms (2BRs on 2nd floor, 1BR on 3rd floor), charming full bath, laundry and professionally installed closet room. Additional features of the interior include quaint living and dining room area with gas fireplace and mudroom with brick floor and custom cabinets. The home is further complemented with a period front porch along with a side patio (using Trex decking for low maintenance) designed for relaxing and casual entertaining. Enjoy the salt-water pool and high-end Bull outdoor BBQ station with grill, refrig and sink. Beautiful, professionally landscaped gardens, special lighting, natural stone walls, custom railings/fencing further accents the outdoor space. For the horse enthusiast, there is a 5 stall barn with feed area, an outdoor 210’x130’ sand ring, 3 large turnouts and pasture (plus a 30 acre open field currently being used by local farmer. Additionally there is garage building with 3 bays, exercise room (with additional washer/dryer) and an upper floor bonus room with bath. The entire property is serviced by a new 23KW Generac generator, if ever needed. Conveniently located to major arteries, restaurants, shopping. The Gallop enjoys very low taxes and is under a conservation easement with no further subdivision. Enjoy a relaxed, simple lifestyle on a quaint farm set on a country road! It is the essence of the country life!