The joyful spirit of life and family is so very apparent in this effortlessly tasteful Westport home. It is both warm and accommodating, and exuberantly stylish – a rare combination.

The home’s appeal is clear at the entrance, which delivers classic CT stone walls, bluestone paths, mature trees, and abundant plantings. The inviting foyer is generously proportioned, and sets the jubilant tone for the rest of this spacious home. An adjoining powder room sports an art glass sink sure to draw exclamations from guests.

The great room boasts all of the elements that make an environment both dramatic and functional, with kitchen, dining and lounging spaces. The food prep area is stunningly appointed with top-grade appliances, fine cabinetry and a vast island. It presides over the airy lounge: a light-filled space with vaulted ceilings and banks of windows to the terraced rear yard, and a built-in office area with storage. The informal dining space with a wall of front-facing windows is a sunny place for coffee and croissants, and more beautifully crafted cabinets provide storage for every possible accouterment. The great room is clearly a place that welcomes a large gathering as comfortably as it provides a quiet spot for homework. For more formal entertaining, the separate dining room is capacious and bright. The living room is intimate, with a fireplace and French doors to the ladies’ terrace, where the current homeowner enjoyed special moments with her daughters.

A lovely 1^st floor surprise is the bedroom with en suite bath, perfect for an au pair or office. A mudroom adjoining the 3-car garage is conveniently accessed from the front or back of the house, and has a walk-in closet. This wing of the home also features a full bath and laundry room.

The 2^nd floor of this home is made gracious by extra wide halls. There are two master suites, each with en suite baths. The larger master overlooks the terraced yard through a wall of windows, and has lofty vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous marbled bath, substantial walk-in-closet and the perfect sitting area. Two other bedrooms with much larger closets than one would expect are served by a bath with tile of the most elegant hue.

Multiple terraced levels descend graciously to a gunite pool, and each enclave is cleverly planted to provide privacy, enhance views, and delight with seasonal color. A pergola drips with Wisteria in the late spring, welcoming the outdoor entertainment season.

Full of joie de vivre and elegantly kept, this captivating home will check every box on your list: large, bright rooms that make sense and don’t stint on style, private grounds that calm and delight, and that certain panache found only in homes with refined character.