Set on a protected cove that never goes to mud flats even at low tide, 3 Coves End Road started as a Colonial built in 1912, now completely reimagined as a stunning light-filled contemporary home on a quiet no-outlet street. Long water views and abundant sunlight from every side define the house, with custom French doors opening to multiple decks. The custom kitchen is built for serious cooking and entertaining: wood beams, three sinks including one in the island, Wolf 6-burner cooktop, two Wolf convection wall ovens, two Miele dishwashers and two Sub-Zero refrigerators, plus an oversized mudroom and a Butler's Pantry w/ a 100+ bottle Sub-Zero wine cooler. Formal dining room, study/office w/ French doors, four fireplaces, 9.5 ft first-floor ceilings and new wide-board oak floors. Five bedrooms, each w/ its own bath, and all bedrooms enjoy spectacular water views. The primary suite offers a sitting room w/ fireplace, a wall of windows, a private balcony, two full baths and a large walk-in closet. Professionally landscaped grounds, new stone driveway, kayak/canoe launch dock, 3-car detached garage w/ EV charger, lifetime zinc roof on house and garage, unseen solar panels and a full-house generator. A rare waterfront offering in the historic Tokeneke Park that pairs historic character w/ modern living, within an hour from Manhattan.
EXTERIOR & GROUNDS: New stone driveway w/ landscaped island. Professional landscaping balances privacy and open water views. Small platform dock for launching a kayak or canoe. Private stone patio off the mudroom for grilling. Second-floor balcony off the primary suite. Lifetime zinc roof on house and 3-car detached garage. EV charger in the center garage bay. Additional refrigerator and full freezer in garage. Full-house generator. KITCHEN: Custom design w/ wood beams. Three sinks, including one in the island w/ reverse osmosis drinking water. Wolf 6-burner cooktop, two Wolf convection wall ovens, two Miele dishwashers, XL microwave, white stain-resistant countertops. Two Sub-Zero refrigerators: one w/ produce drawers, one w/ freezer drawers (located in the attached mudroom). Butler's Pantry between mudroom and dining room w/ heavy swinging solid wood doors, china, sterling and crystal storage and a Sub-Zero wine cooler for 100+ bottles. Extensive cabinetry and storage in kitchen, mudroom and pantry. FIRST FLOOR: 9.5 ft ceilings. Extra large foyer w/ ante room and huge windowed walk-in coat closet. Modern powder room. Newly designed stairwell w/ floor-to-ceiling windows. Dining room w/ extra large windows. Large living room w/ multiple French doors, now used as a rec/family room. Study/office w/ French doors, ideal also as a playroom. Family room and kitchen w/ wood beams. XL mudroom w/ cushioned bench and plentiful pantry storage. SECOND FLOOR: Large central hall w/ extra large walk-in linen closet. Primary suite w/ sitting room and fireplace, wall of windows overlooking the water, arched doorways, west-facing water views, private balcony, two bathrooms each w/ towel warmer and tub (one with stall shower), and multiple closets including a large windowed walk-in w/ custom shelving. Three secondary bedrooms have water views and private baths; two w/ stall showers, two w/ tub/shower. One bedroom currently used as an exercise room, w/ a bath also open to the hall. Large second-floor laundry room w/ sink and ample cabinetry. Original rear stairs lead to the Butler's Pantry. THROUGHOUT: New wide-board engineered oak flooring (except where noted), w/ original refinished oak floors in four secondary bedrooms. Four fireplaces. Custom French doors in living room, family room, study and kitchen. Thermopane windows, many w/ roll-up hideaway screens. Town water.
Tokeneke, located between Long Island Sound and downtown Darien, is a coastal and residential Darien neighborhood with winding lanes and private beach associations. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Tokeneke Beach Club entrance on Tokeneke Road, where sail masts, tennis courts, and summer foot traffic set the tone. Shingle-style and Colonial homes sit behind stone walls and mature trees, with water glimpses along the coves. The shoreline reads as quiet and maritime, with small docks and pocket beaches. Nearby, The Goose American Bistro & Bar, Darien Library, and the Darien Arts Center act as cultural anchors beyond the gates. Commuter rhythm runs through Noroton Heights Station, while the coast keeps the pace measured.
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Market insights
3 Coves End Rd · $7,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
104.2%
Most homes are selling 4% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$7,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $927,956. (88% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
10 total rooms
Four fireplaces
Audio system
Built-in audio
Pre-wired for cable
Automatic garage door opener
Foyer
Mud room
Sitting room
Full, unfinished basement with storage, interior access, sump pump, and concrete floor
Walk-up attic
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Sub-Zero appliance
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room on the second floor
Heating & cooling
Hot water heat fueled by propane
Central air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Propane hot water
Exterior features
Gutters
French doors
Patio
Balcony
Deck
Covered deck
Garden area
Stone wall
Underground sprinkler system
Professionally landscaped, level lot
Water view
Long Island Sound frontage
Dock or mooring
Beach rights
Water community
Some wetlands
Flood plain and inland wetland restrictions
Flood zone
Direct waterfront
Home design
Single-family home
Parking
Detached garage with 3 garage spaces
Private circular gravel driveway
12 total parking spaces
Security
Security system
Construction
Wood siding
Metal roof
Frame construction
Concrete and stone foundation
Warm taupe exterior
Utilities
Public water
Septic system
Active solar
Extra insulation
Generator
Ridge vents
Thermopane windows
In-ground fuel tank
Electricity and solar
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A recognized Darien treasure with a unique history on the private Tokeneke shoreline. Featured more than once in the New York Times as a symbol of luxurious living in the hidden Connecticut coves. Still Waters was built for the ages by master Norwegian craftsmen 101 years ago. Today it has bright interiors with nine and a half foot ceilings opening up stunning waterfront and parkland views, five en-suite bedrooms, six and one half baths, four fireplaces. Added features are new porches, decks, gardens, garage and porte cochere for more outside living and views, plus convenient car access. Located on a private no outlet road.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$53,603 (+2.2%)
$1,503,950 + $1,539,930
$3,043,880
2022
$52,446 (+2.3%)
$1,503,950 + $1,539,930
$3,043,880
2021
$51,259 (+3.1%)
$1,503,950 + $1,539,930
$3,043,880
2020
$49,707 (−0.8%)
$1,503,950 + $1,539,930
$3,043,880
2019
$50,133 (−10.8%)
$1,503,950 + $1,539,930
$3,043,880
2018
$56,214 (−0.5%)
$1,773,170 + $1,722,700
$3,495,870
2017
$56,493 (+16.5%)
$1,773,170 + $1,722,700
$3,495,870
2016
$48,509 (+1.8%)
$1,773,170 + $1,302,840
$3,076,010
2014
$47,668
$1,689,520 + $1,486,240
$3,175,760
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,172
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,172
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
109205
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 3 Coves End Rd
$8,110,857
$116K over list price of $8.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.5M to $8.8M.