Nestled on Contentment Island in Tokeneke, this meticulously renovated Nantucket-style colonial sits on 1.24 acres of manicured grounds with seasonal water views and direct Long Island Sound water frontage with boat mooring. A grand 2-story foyer and stately staircase welcomes guests to a formal living room with French doors to the terrace and one of four fireplaces which leads to a sophisticated library with gorgeous wood detail. State of the art kitchen with over-sized marble island, Sub-Zero fridge, two dishwashers and wet bar opens to dining room and family room. French doors line the light-filled dining room and open to the stone terrace with firepit, heated swimming pool and professionally landscaped gardens. An ideal open floor plan for entertaining and today’s living. Adjacent great room with large built-ins and fireplace provides another space to host family and friends. The temperature controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and mudroom with custom storage completes the main level. Luxurious primary bedroom suite with two balconies, spa-like bathroom and his/hers walk in closets. Three additional generous bedrooms all boast en-suite baths. This beautiful home has style and elegance all in a spectacular setting! (Generator included.)
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
1.24 acresLot Size
$1,085Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deb Hidy• Houlihan Lawrence
Bought with Kristin Nemec• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170600230
Redfin Estimate
$7,002,135
$1.8M since sold in December 2023$142K since August
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This home's estimate is 102.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.45M) of 6 comparable homes.
Custom Nantucket-style colonial located on Tokeneke's Contentment Island. This spacious 6500sf home designed by renowned local architect, Sean O'Kane features a two-story dramatic foyer, wide open floor plan, high ceilings throughout, four fireplaces, library with wide plank floor, oversized playroom with coffered ceiling, eat-in country kitchen and superb millwork. A stunning semi-circular wall of French doors opens to a flagstone terrace, pool and perennial gardens leading to waterfront. Long Island Sound frontage with private mooring possible. Special and unique home with excellent flow for entertaining inside and out.
Smart MLS #98296272
Jan 8, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2006
Listed
$5,995,000
$929/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$800,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$52,307 (+2.2%)
$1,630,020 + $1,340,290
$2,970,310
2022
$51,178 (+3.6%)
$1,630,020 + $1,340,290
$2,970,310
2021
$49,383 (+3.1%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2020
$47,888 (−0.8%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2019
$48,298 (+8.2%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2018
$44,639 (−0.5%)
$1,681,960 + $1,094,100
$2,776,060
2017
$44,861 (+1.7%)
$1,681,960 + $1,094,100
$2,776,060
2016
$44,093 (−22.7%)
$1,681,960 + $1,114,050
$2,796,010
2014
$57,016
$2,368,240 + $1,430,310
$3,798,550
Tax history for 43 Contentment Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$52,307 (+2.2%)
$1,630,020 + $1,340,290
$2,970,310
2022
$51,178 (+3.6%)
$1,630,020 + $1,340,290
$2,970,310
2021
$49,383 (+3.1%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2020
$47,888 (−0.8%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2019
$48,298 (+8.2%)
$1,630,020 + $1,302,490
$2,932,510
2018
$44,639 (−0.5%)
$1,681,960 + $1,094,100
$2,776,060
2017
$44,861 (+1.7%)
$1,681,960 + $1,094,100
$2,776,060
2016
$44,093 (−22.7%)
$1,681,960 + $1,114,050
$2,796,010
2014
$57,016
$2,368,240 + $1,430,310
$3,798,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
6,454
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
109214
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Audio System, Open Floor Plan, Security System
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer