26 Cecilia LanePleasantville, NY 10570Price: $2,499,999

A rare opportunity to choose between the award-winning ARMONK (BYRAM HILLS) OR CHAPPAQUA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Experience modern luxury at 26 Cecilia Lane, a completely move-in-ready, 5,055-square-foot contemporary ranch that pairs impressive scale with the effortless ease of predominantly first floor living. Flooded with natural light and set on more than 1.5 acres of professionally landscaped, flat and usable grounds, this exceptional residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. A gracious foyer sets the tone, opening to living spaces designed for comfortable daily activities and effortless entertaining. The living room opens through sliding glass doors to an expansive bluestone patio, blurring the line between indoor and out against a backdrop of lush private grounds. The formal dining room flows seamlessly into a sun-filled eat-in kitchen, which opens directly to the patio for easy indoor-outdoor dining and gathering. At the heart of the home is a dramatic family room with vaulted ceilings, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and framed by an abundance of windows overlooking the surrounding landscape. Warm, inviting and filled with natural light, it is an ideal gathering space in every season. A private bedroom wing places all five bedrooms conveniently on the main level. The serene primary suite features generous walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom while three additional well-proportioned bedrooms share an oversized hall bathroom. A fifth bedroom adds flexibility as a guest suite or home office. A beautifully appointed powder room, an oversized mudroom with laundry, along with direct access to the attached two-car garage round out the main level with everyday luxury and convenience. The home's impressive scale continues upstairs, where a versatile loft and full bathroom offer abundant space for recreation, work, fitness or guests. The finished walkout lower level offers additional flexibility, complete with its own powder room and direct access to the backyard. Outside, the expansive lawn, established perennial gardens, mature trees and thriving vegetable garden create a private park-like setting with abundant room to relax, play, garden and entertain. Set in a peaceful, sought-after neighborhood, this home is close to the North White Plains and Pleasantville train stations, the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Jacob Burns Film Center, and shopping in both Armonk and Chappaqua. Rare in its scale, light, privacy and flexibility, 26 Cecilia Lane delivers a turnkey offering of elegance and expansive outdoor living in one of Westchester's most prime locations. VERY ATTRACTIVE TAXES!