Gracious six bedroom Colonial set on a beautifully landscaped three acre property with mature plantings and flowering trees in the coveted Allwood Association. Lovely private corner lot. Three sets of double French doors from principal rooms lead to bluestone terrace and Magnificent Gunite heated pool with safety cover and Sundek surround. The Main floor of this meticulously maintained home features a stunning black and white checkerboard marble entry. Formal Living Room, Stately Dining Room, Family Room, Chef's Kitchen with Sitting Room and adjoining Gathering Room. Two private bedrooms with bath complete the first level. A sun filled Playroom/Office is accessed from a separate staircase from the Kitchen. The Upper Level includes a luxurious Master Bedroom Suite with Office/Nursery/Dressing Room and balcony overlooking the pool and terrace. Two additional Bedrooms and bath. A generously sized suite above the three car garage accessed from the mudroom provides for guest, au pair or in-law arrangement. Features include well proportioned principal rooms with hardwood, marble, granite and tile flooring and architectural crown moldings. Floor Plan offers the perfect setting for formal/informal entertaining.Five fireplaces. Four full and two half baths. Elegant curved staircase and two additional staircases to upper level. Interior access to basement. Darien schools have an A+ accreditation rating.
FIRST FLOOR:Marble Entry Foyer with Coat Closet leads into elegant Formal Living Room with marble fireplace and double French doors to pool and bluestone terrace.Bright Formal Dining Room. Formal Guest Powder room with marble floor. The recently renovated (2016) Chef's Kitchen features center island with granite countertop and prep sink, pantry closet, plentiful custom cabinetry and built in storage cabinets. Kitchen appliances include two dishwashers, Wolf gas range with griddle, Microwave and Convection Wall Oven. Mother of Pearl tiled backsplash. Sun filled sitting room with marble fireplace and skylight has double French doors opening to terrace and pool.A step down from the kitchen is the Gathering room with Sandstone fireplace and raised hearth and spacious game closet. Informal open dining/breakfast area. Formal Family Room with brick fireplace and hand carved mantle flanked by built in bookcases and cabinetry. Double French doors open to pool and terrace. Mudroom with front and rear access. Refrigerator/Freezer and coat closet.Powder Room with Travertine tile.Interior access to oversized three car Garage with workspace. Rear door and side door entry provides for extra storage. SECOND FLOOR:A stunning curved staircase leads to a spacious landing into the Grand Master suite with Office/Nursery/Dressing Room. Sun filled Master Bedroom with dramatic Cathedral ceiling and stunning Palladian window. Granite fireplace and built-in custom cabinetry. Two large walk-in closets. Double French doors to private deck overlooking pool and terrace. Luxurious Master Bathroom features granite floor, shower and whirlpool tub and private double vanity. Two additional Bedrooms and bathroom.Second floor Laundry Room with shelving. An interior staircase from the mudroom leads to the grand Guest suite over the three car garage. A private sun filled and spacious bedroom and living area/office with full bath. ADDITIONAL FEATURES:Sound System.Central air conditioning. Full house Generator. Underground electrical wiring from street. Security System. Irrigation System. Invisible Pet Containment fence. Oil Heat. Propane for pool heater and generator. Minutes to town, train, schools and major highways. Direct Commuter line to NYC. Darien Schools A+ accreditation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
3.04 acresLot Size
$729Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ginny Fingelly• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Paul Triantafel• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Eileen Murphy• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170375171
Redfin Estimate
$5,482,274
$3.1M since sold in July 2021$899K since July
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