Exquisite Post & Bean on 12 acres

Exquisite 8 inch Douglas Fir Post & Beam Award (been in national magazines) home on 12 acres. Open, spacious design with antique oak flooring(tile in baths), vaulted ceilings throughout, recessed lighting throughout, 4-5 bedrooms(includes 400 sq ft MBR on first floor, separated, with enclosed, finished porch, sauna & large bath with steam shower & water jet bathtub). Sunroom & Breakfast area off of gorgeous kitchen with all appliances overlooking the 3 ponds & landscaped lawn. The 3 ponds are stocked with fish with a beautiful river surrounding the entire property. Billiard Room on second level could be office or bedroom. Two large bedrooms over the garage and at end of house complete with bath, playroom & storage room. An existing Study, Dog grooming room(could be bedroom), bar & 325 gallon salt water fish tank, picture perfect great room with gas fireplace built with local stone, and attractive dining room, complement the first level. The basement includes 9 foot ceilings for possible expansion along with a 200 sq ft exercise room completely equipped. House has all Anderson maintenance free windows & doors, central A/C & is heated with gas(commercial water heater & outside grill also connected to gas line) and metal lifetime roof.  A 1000+ sq ft deck overlooks the ponds. A Christmas Tree Farm(approx. 1500 trees), landscaped front, newly constructed 800 ft stonewalls and large area of invisable fence(for dogs) add to the homes value. A well-maintained 2600 sq ft barn is also on the property. Property central to Hartford, Boston, Providence, Long Island Sound & Mountains of Vt. & N.H.Located in Mansfield Ct, 4 miles from the University of Ct. Couple needs to downsize in retirement years. If desired, owner would rent for a period of time--a quick relocation would not be necessary. Would consider small mortgage, if desired. Great Family Home!!