A Country Estate on Crum Creek ? A legacy worthy property that can serve as a famly home today, or compound for generations to come. A long drive bordered by field stone walls leads to the cornerstone of this exceptional 36-acre country property, the "Mordecai Thomas House", a 3-story stone house dating to 1796. The house sits high above Crum Creek wth breathtaking views,& meticulous grounds. Noted architect Peter Zimmerman designed extensive renovations to the property in 2011. The result is an impeccable, turn key estate property offering complete privacy, flexible living spaces, & expansion opportunities including another home &/or outbuildings. The attention to detail & quality respects the homes rich heritage yet offers the floor plan & amenities for today. The 3- story home is a magical combination of charm, quality & luxury. The open, circular flow floor plan of the first floor includes a living/dining room wth fireplace & staircase to the second floor, & chef's kitchen. The kitchen opens to the famly room with a wall of windows overlooking the property, & doors that open to an expansive terrace. The famly entrance includes a pantry, half bath, coat closets. The 2nd floor includes an elegant master suite, 2nd bedroom with en-suite bath, & laundry. The 3rd bedroom & bath are on the 3rd floor. The house has the beautiful millwork, hardware & period details that are hallmarks of an important 18th century home. Outbuildings include a pool house, 4-bay cypress garage/barn & Hartley Botanic Victorian greenhouse. The pool & pool house are tucked behind dramatic ruins of the original stone bank barn. The attention to detail in the main house is continued in the pool house. The 1st floor offers a gathering room, partial kitchen, laundry room, full bath with steam shower & gym. The 2nd floor includes an open home office, screening room, & guest suite with full bath. A stone pillared logia runs across the back of the building. A stone fire pit & gazebo offer other gathering places around the pool. From the main house, the meadow gently slopes down to an impressive 1800 foot stretch of Crum Creek that runs through the lower portion of the property. A bridge was built to access the other side where there are walking trails. Fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking & swimming are all possible. There are equestrian opportunities on the property & easy access to trails.