When holiday season rolls around, the most outstanding luxury country homes outclass all others by creating inviting settings where family and friends always want to gather. Look no further than this incomparable shingle-style Colonial in Waccabuc as a favorite destination for every occasion from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day. Set on quiet coveted Rock Shelter Road, the 6,592 SF move-in-ready estate is gated and nestled on 4 landscaped acres that’s minutes from renowned restaurants, nature preserves, country clubs, and idyllic Lake Waccabuc. It’s the quintessential sunlit sanctuary and entertainment mecca for both weekenders and under-the-radar full-timers. Blending classic details like crown molding, high ceilings and wide-plank floors with modern comforts like an elevator to all floors, flexible open plan living spaces accessible to outdoor 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 breakfast area that flows into the great room and breezy sunporch. Primed for entertainment inside and out, both family room & kitchen open to a broad bluestone terrace stepping down to the pool w/spa, cabana and summer kitchen. The second-floor primary suite has a fireplace, large, fitted dressing closet & luxurious bath. Four additional bedrooms, one used as a private WFH office, and a sprawling gabled media/ playroom complete the second floor. The incredible 1500 SF lower level includes an outstanding recreation room/restaurant-quality full bar, play area, full gym, storage, and multiple flat screen TVs for guests to binge on football games or Netflix & Hulu. When the party spills outside, there’s stunning landscaping, charming woodlands, and spacious level lawns perfect for tag football games or snowshoeing. Just 50 miles from Manhattan & minutes to MetroNorth and I-684. Additional Information: Amenities:Stall Shower,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:3 Car Attached,