This Gorgeous French Country Manor home on 2.3 partially wooded acres is a rare gem indeed. Located in Lakewood Estates, a private upscale community of only 10 homes on large lots, a stone's throw from Chester County, this home backs up to the Octoraro Lake for eternal privacy and a window into nature. This cul de sac community sits in Solanco School district and is served by a Blue Ribbon award winning elementary. Its' extremely close proximity to Chester county offers easy access to all points north and south while enjoying the low low taxes Lancaster County offers. The home was built in 2001 and has over 4800 square feet of living space plus over 2000 more square feet you could finish in the walk out basement with 9' ceilings. Extensive landscaping, lighting and hardscaping surround the home and create a resort like retreat. Every detail was done with thought and purpose, with quality and craftsmanship. The stone front is real Pennsylvania fieldstone with Artisan V mortar joints. The wall at the entrance of the drive was built with matching stone. The swimming pool is a diving pool, 8.5' deep, by Fox Pools. The 2 story pool house is a blank canvas inside ready to fulfill your vision, whether a studio or a traditional pool house. There is a 3 car side load garage with one oversized door in case you have a larger vehicle. This home even has a backup generator for power outages and a central vacuum to keep it all clean. Inside the front door of this magnificent home you will find an open main entry foyer with a large brass chandelier, marble tile flooring, and a formal turned staircase that overlooks the foyer. The first floor has 9' ceilings, lots of recessed lighting and millwork throughout, baseboard, chair railing, crown molding, crown door headers and hardwood oak flooring. Everyone loves a great kitchen and this home doesn't miss the mark. The counters are granite, the cabinets are cherry and there is a double wall oven, a large pantry, under cabinet lighting, bar seating at the island and an eat in kitchen nook with French doors to the deck made of Ipe wood with black metal railing to be visually minimal when looking out. Support columns create an open floor plan that connects the kitchen to the great room with cathedral ceilings, large palladian windows, skylights, and a gas fireplace. For larger gatherings, there is a formal dining room, open and bright with columns and tall transom windows to provide plenty of natural light. If you want to spread out the entertaining, there is a formal living room boasting a bay window and special blonde oak inlay in the darker surrounding floor. At the far end of the home is a bonus room. Easily closed off with French doors, it has a gas fireplace, 3 walls of tall transom windows, cathedral ceiling, diagonal oak floor and skylights. It is currently used as an office but could easily be a studio or den. It even has special power outlets. To get to the second floor, you could take the main staircase in the foyer but you could also take the second staircase from the great room to the balcony overlooking the great room. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has a full bath and a sitting room/nursery. The sitting room with its' tray ceiling, overlooks the great room. Two sets of French doors close the sitting room from the hall and the master bedroom. The large master bedroom has 2 walk in closets and the master bath has marble flooring, dual sinks, a seated shower, a privacy toilet area, a jetted spa tub with a palladian window overlooking the back yard and forest. The oversized second bedroom has its' own private bath, vaulted ceilings, and a large walk in closet already prepared for a washer and dryer to be connected. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms are both nice sized with generous closets and all 4 bedrooms have recessed lighting and ceiling fans. It is truly an incredible home in a prime location and it's ready to make your dreams come true.