Bucolic Privacy on 1.14 Acres, this spacious 5-bedroom Cape/Colonial set in the sought-after Ridgecrest area of Briarcliff Manor. Surrounded by perennial gardens, mature trees and natural beauty, this home offers exceptional privacy while remaining conveniently close to the Scarborough train station. A dramatic two-story entry hall welcomes you inside and leads to a sunken living room with access to a large flagstone patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The home features a fabulous eat-in kitchen with center island, open to a warm and inviting great room with fireplace, as well as a formal dining room ideal for gatherings. The first-floor primary bedroom suite includes an en-suite bath and a separate adjoining office, offering flexible space for work, relaxation, or a private sitting room. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and an upstairs loft area, along with office and storage spaces that can easily be converted into an additional bathroom. The finished lower level provides stellar additional living and play space including ample storage, while the expansive property offers plenty of room to add a pool or tennis court and create your own private outdoor retreat. Additional highlights include new 3 zone TRANE system, garage doors, new hot water system, stone retaining walls, young roof. A rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and convenience.