Spectacular, once in a lifetime estate property situated on 9.7 acres with sweeping views of beautifully landscaped gardens and specimen trees . The house built in 1953 was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Palmer & Lamdin and architect Charles Nes. Refined elegance throughout with detailed millwork, hardwood floors, carved marble fireplace, 7 bedrooms & 6 baths. Formal Living Room & Dining Room with fireplaces and built-ins. Handsome Library with fireplace and French doors leading out to a screened gazebo porch. Expansive sun filled great room with floor to ceiling windows, wet bar and slider out to the deep covered blue stone patio designed for entertaining. The kitchen with butler pantry & the breakfast room looks out to the exquisite cutting garden. There is also a large studio & greenhouse off of the mudroom. Walk up the elegant staircase to 2nd floor where you will find 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths and a private staircase off the kitchen leads to 2nd bedroom suite & bath. All systems of the highest quality. Step out of the house and walk the gardens, take a dip in the pool or meditate by the pond. The gardens have been noted by publications such as House & Garden, Southern Accents and Chesapeake Home. In 2013, the gardens were accepted into the Smithsonian?s Archives of American Gardens. This property offers privacy and is truly a magical experience. An adjacent 4 acre parcel is available to be purchased separately.