**REDUCED** Presiding majestically in its serene & pvt setting on over 2.10 acres of towering trees & velvet lawns, this distinguished country residence captivates w/its unique architectural richness & well-appointed interiors, an impressive drive, surrounded by lush lawn accented w/an array of colorful plantings & shrubs is prelude to 8958 sf home. Designed for comfortable family living & splendid entertaining, the well-proportioned interior is graced w/extraordinary light & airy ambiance resulting in its openness to the outdoors, made possible by abundant tall windows & glass drs making grounds an extension of interior space. Outdoor entertaining, setting unparalleled w/wide Terraces, handsome decks & custom built stunning in-ground pool. Residence has 5 BRs & 8 baths. Features incl C/A & 3 car gar. The Foyer enters the elegant Living Room, w/gorgeous wide plank wood floors, FP & flr to ceiling glass paneled walls extending stunning views to outdoors & pool. Step down to formal banquet-sized Dining Room. Gourmet Kitchen w/Oak cabinetry, granite counters, newer appliances & pantry extends into the family rm w/French doors opening to an expansive flag stone Terrace embracing the outdoors. Located on main lvl is a magnificent lg Mahogany Library w/fpl & curved stairway leading to 2nd lvl, overhead cupula, & office. Main lvl incl Master Ste w/living rm, BR & bath, as well as 2nd adjacent bedroom. Also listed as land-this over 2 acres in an R1 acre zone. Home needs some work
Additly, there is an au-pair or gst ste w/sep entr & Laundry Room. 2nd flr comprises 2 addtl BRs & bath, lg family rm w/striking fireplace & game rm. Walk-out LL offers full bath, dressing room & access to outdoors & pool. .Located in a bucolic setting of beautiful landscaped acres, this stately residence offers a restored and expanded converted carriage house, originally part of the Darien Community Association property. Enjoying the quietude of a country environment, this picturesque home is still within easy reach of sophisticated dining, shopping, highways and freeways within an hour of NYC.Darien is best known as a waterfront town. Its two public beaches, Weed Beach and Pear Tree Point, are among the best in the New York metropolitan area. Ranked as one of the best places to live in Connecticut, with a charming suburban feel and highly rated public schools, Darien is about an hour from Manhattan with easy access via the New Haven line on the Metro-North Railroad, Darien Train Station offers frequent local and regional service. I-95 and the Merritt Parkways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$495Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Shalini Madaras• Silver Pine Real Estate
Bought with Casey Lange• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170581816
Redfin Estimate
$4,437,387
$2.3M since sold in December 2023$1.7M since August
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This home's estimate is 12.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.93M) of 5 comparable homes.