'In a Garden'bordered by the East Branch of the Mianus River is situated in North Stamford near the Long Ridge Historic District. Updated & beautifully designed, it offers an ideal downsize or weekend retreat w sweeping gardens, mature plantings, & river frontage. A luxurious first-floor primary suite has 2 baths, and opens to a terrace overlooking the water. Upstairs are guest rooms and an office option. A bright kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, & a reading room all overlook the river and waterfall. A detached studio, two-car garage, whole-house generator, fencing, and gated Belgian-block drive complete this two-acre hideaway. Please see full narrative on ''In A Garden'' in documents
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
2.03 acresLot Size
$620Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Platt• Sotheby's International Realty
North Stamford, located between the Merritt Parkway and the New York state line, is a wooded and residential Stamford neighborhood with winding back roads and broad conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the High Ridge Road and Long Ridge Road corridor, where farm stands, equestrian facilities, and low-key local shops set a country-leaning rhythm. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens anchors the landscape with trails and curated plant collections. Stamford Museum & Nature Center adds a cultural counterpoint with galleries, a working farm, and outdoor programs. Housing trends toward larger colonials and contemporaries set on deep lots, with stone walls and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Hiking loops and reservoir edges define weekends, while the drive into downtown Stamford stays firmly in the background.
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Market insights
1102 Rock Rimmon Rd · $1,795,000
DAYS ON MARKET
41 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
105.4%
Most homes are selling 5% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,795,000
Median sale price in this area is $942,496. (47% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Built-in features
Partial basement
Two fireplaces
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Terrace
Parklike, level grounds
On waterfront
Studio outbuilding
Generator on site
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1951 (effective year 2024)
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Electric gate
Construction
Shingle siding and clapboard exterior
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Propane
Septic tank
Well water
Electricity and solar
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Once upon a time in bucolic North Stamford there was a home that was the fusion of vivid imagination coupled with never ending dreams...introducing 1102 Rock Rimmon Rd. This fairy tale home is sited on an unparalleled riverfront setting; the East Branch of the Mianus River abuts & runs under this remarkable home into a picturesque pond. This European influenced home was meticulously renovated under the skilled eye of the Decorator/Owner to fully integrate the outdoors with the interior. Oversized, abundant windows provide wonderful views of water, lush landscaping, multiple patios, beautifully crafted stone walls/fireplace, & artistic vignettes, while doors provide access to these magical outdoor retreats from nearly every rm. The layout works well for many demographics. The large 1st floor Primary Bedrm, has a sitting area with built-ins, & both his & her walk in closets & luxurious bathrms with Marble countertops/floors, radiant heat, soaking tub, & oversized shower. The Living Rm has a slate surrounded gas fireplace & built-ins. Stunning painted hardwood floors adorn much of this home. The eat in white Kitchen has SS appliances, island & a huge pantry. The laundry rm has tons of storage. A regal Dining Rm boasts dramatic water views. The huge waterside patio offers outdoor entertaining! The Library is impeccable. The 2nd floor has 3 charming bedrms with a Full Bathrm. A 2 car garage, outdoor Office, & Full house generator complete the package. Shangrila exists!
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
Climate risks
9/10 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Stamford, CT • 06903
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Sun exposure
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1102 Rock Rimmon Rd
$1,784,913
$10K under list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.6M.