This is Quitessential Connecticut! Close to Silver Spring Country Club, the beautifully restored & expanded c1750 John Benedict house joins multiple outbuildings incl a 1-rm studio/office & a 3-car barn/garage w/loft creating a fabulous compound. Option to create horse property! Updated for modern living w/exposed hand-hewn wood beams, stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry & original hardware giving a nod to the past, while a new foundation, generator, modern bathrooms & an updated kitchen make 21st-century living a breeze. Spacious Dining Room w/Fpl + sunken Living Room w/walls of windows & a Dutch door allowing for summer breezes. EIK features granite counters, ample cabinetry & stainless steel appliances + a lrg breakfast area w/views to the yard & patio. A recent addition, the Mudroom incl multiple pantries & closets + a Full Bath & Laundry - all w/radiant heated floors. The main flr MBRS has a lrg WIC + a spacious Master Bath w/dual sinks + oversized marble shower.. Upstairs, 2 BRs join a Sitting Room & updated Full Bath- perfect as a guest suite or secondary bedrooms. The 4.5 acre setting incl sweeping lawns, stone walls, an invisible pet fence & gorgeous landscaping. The detached 264 sq ft Studio/Office is great for an artist or entrepreneur w/heat & AC. The 3-car post & beam Barn/Garage incl an unfinished overhead Loft w/plans for an apartment. An automatic 22kW Generator also services the property. Close to town & in wonderful commute location to all points south & NYC
Single-familyProperty Type
1740Year Built
4.6 acresLot Size
$636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Karla Murtaugh• Houlihan Lawrence
Bought with Wendy Fog• Houlihan Lawrence
Source:Smart MLS #170248177
Redfin Estimate
$1,573,510
$669K since sold in March 2020$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 29.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing 6.63 acre property held by the same family for previous 96 years. Historic c. 1750 John Benedict 2/3 bedroom Salt Box lovingly restored & brought into this century by talented craftsmen: Beams, hardwood floors, custom-built kitchen cabinetry, updated baths, plumbing, electrical, central air, rear addition w/ radiant heated floor, and much, much more. Historic barn complex with lofts, storage, workshop, room for 3 or more vehicles, plus separate electrified office/playhouse- all AS IS. North end of property has fabulous, re-subdividable 2+ acre building lot on the most prestigious stretch of Silver Spring Road. Once in a lifetime chance to own a truly unique Ridgefield property w/ many options to choose from. Seen by appointment!
Amazing 6.63 acre property held by the same family for previous 96 years. Listed on the Ridgefield roster of historic properties, the c. 1750 John Benedict home - 2/3 bedroom Salt Box lovingly restored and brought into this century by talented craftsmen: Exposed posts and beams, hardwood floors, custom-built kitchen cabinetry, updated baths, plumbing, electrical, central air, rear addition w/ radiant heated floor, and much, much more. Main level den currently used as a 3rd bedroom w/ full bath next to it. The historic barn complex with electricity: lofts, storage, workshop, room for 3 or more vehicles, plus separate electrified office/playhouse- all offered in AS IS condition. The north end of the property has fabulous, re-subdividable 2+ acre building lot on the most prestigious stretch of Silver Spring Road. North and south neighboring properties valued between $2M and $3M. Current taxes reflect excess 4.63 acres being held as "Open Space" under PA490 agreement with Town. Once in a lifetime chance to own a truly unique Ridgefield property w/ many options to choose from. Seen by appointment!
Public Records
Jul 16, 2002
Sold
$600,000
$243/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$16,384 (+0.8%)
$245,640 + $330,660
$576,300
2021
$16,257 (+22.5%)
$245,640 + $330,660
$576,300
2020
$13,273
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2019
$13,273 (+1.2%)
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2018
$13,112 (−17.3%)
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2017
$15,849 (+1.9%)
$347,610 + $234,850
$582,460
2016
$15,546 (+23.5%)
$347,610 + $234,850
$582,460
2014
$12,591 (−2.2%)
$347,610 + $136,460
$484,070
2011
$12,877
$343,990 + $163,370
$507,360
Tax history for 400 Silver Spring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$16,384 (+0.8%)
$245,640 + $330,660
$576,300
2021
$16,257 (+22.5%)
$245,640 + $330,660
$576,300
2020
$13,273
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2019
$13,273 (+1.2%)
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2018
$13,112 (−17.3%)
$245,630 + $226,380
$472,010
2017
$15,849 (+1.9%)
$347,610 + $234,850
$582,460
2016
$15,546 (+23.5%)
$347,610 + $234,850
$582,460
2014
$12,591 (−2.2%)
$347,610 + $136,460
$484,070
2011
$12,877
$343,990 + $163,370
$507,360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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County
Fairfield County
APN
279045
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
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Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn, Paved
Garages Number: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer