29 Old Oak Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Situated privately on a quiet cul-de-sac, this impressive stone and shingle colonial on nearly one acre of beautiful level land awaits the fortunate new owner. Guests will be greeted by a large foyer, a curved staircase and gracious wide passageways leading to the living room on the left and the dining room to the right in keeping with a classic center hall colonial design. The entire first floor enjoys 9-foot-high ceilings and wide, plank oak flooring. The banquet-sized dining room is enhanced by a tray ceiling, raised solid wood paneling capped with a chair rail and beautiful chandelier. A nicely designed butler's pantry with wet bar includes separate beverage and wine coolers, glass front upper cabinets and large wine rack, an entertainer's delight. A large eat-in gourmet kitchen features a center island with counter seating for four. Appliances include GE Monogram double wall oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel double drawer dishwasher, a second Bosch dishwasher, warming drawer, gas Thermador cooktop with exhaust fan. All this opens onto a family room with gas fireplace brightened by 3 walls of windows and French doors. A highlight of the first floor is an office also with gas fireplace built-ins and executive desk area. Also on the first floor, is a large mud room and guest bedroom serviced by a full bath. The primary bedroom is intelligently situated in a rear corner of the second floor. It takes advantage of the private yard viewed from a balcony on one wall and multiple windows on the other providing cross ventilation and additional views of the professionally landscaped grounds. As one would expect, there are two large walk-in closets with custom shelving and cabinetry. The primary bath is itself an oasis with elegant free-standing soaking tub, over-sized shower with multiple shower heads, and a double sink vanity with ample storage. Two additional roomy bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath while the fourth second floor bedroom is ensuite. A special treat for the active family is the finished walk-out lower level which contains the nicest wine cellar one could imagine. Additional bonuses to this exceptional offering include a Costco size pantry on the first floor, surround sound throughout the entire house emanating from a special media closet also conveniently located on the first floor, plus a wonderful elevated wood terrace providing long views of the private rear lawns featuring a stone fire pit. This is truly a special opportunity for that one fortunate buyer.