A long private driveway crossing Pickering Creek arrives at this thoroughly captivating Cape Cod style Manor home is nestled in a lush, wooded wonderland marked with majestic towering hardwoods, such as shagbark hickory, black cherry, red maple, white pine, black oak, and red cedars. Built by renowned architect Archer and Buchanan, the front face of the home overlooks a beautiful, naturally fed pond with a water fountain and a dock, stocked with bass and frequently visited by blue heron and eagles. Two primary suite options exist on both the main level and the upper level, both with ensuite bathroom. Gleaming wood floors sweep throughout the entire home and are reflected in the numerous windows and doorways to etherial vistas. The main floor primary suite offers a french doored balcony overlooking the pond. Also on the main level are an airy living room featuring built ins and French doors that lead to the rear patio featuring spectacular gardens, beautifully crafted stone walls, and a heated saltwater pool with fountains and lighting. Also located on the main floor is a well-appointed kitchen with center island connected to a laundry room that has a door leading to outside access, as well as an adjacent breakfast room, a generous sized family room, dining room with built ins, and a handsome office with Spanish cedar paneling and fireplace, as well as a half bath and generous storage. The second floor features the secondary ensuite primary bedroom with a sitting room, two additional oversized bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a library loft. The lower level offers radiant floor heating throughout, a tremendous family room with built ins, fireplace, and walk out french doors, a sensational greenhouse/conservatory, potting room, workshop area, a wet bar with a copper counter with built in refrigeration, diner-style dining area, a full bathroom with a raised tub (ideal for pet washing), a walk in fireproof safe room, and oversized two car garage with a 240V outlet. Some of the utilities contained in this home are a whole house generator, Kinetico home water system that encompasses a UV filtration system and a radon filtration system, central vac, and more. Your own private Brigadoon, this incredible property beckons home sweet home.