Get ready to fall in love at first sight as you drive through the gates and discover this remarkable private country estate. A sense of tranquility will come quickly as you explore the magical setting with lovely landscaped grounds, a Glen Gate salt water pool, spa and fire pit. This sophisticated antique barn was completely renovated by noted architect Peter Cadoux using vintage hand hewn beams and reclaimed wide board pine floors. The family chef will love the kitchen with top of the line appliances, custom cabinetry and generous counter space to prep culinary specialties. Enjoy breakfast in the breezeway between the house and the garage, a perfect spot to enjoy the grounds and pool area. The heart of this house is the great room with soaring ceilings and the dining room with a floor to ceiling double sided fieldstone fireplace to warm cool nights. The second level has the master bedroom with a luxury master bath and two family bedrooms. There is a separate guest wing with a new full bath. Any movie or sport enthusiast will love the home theater with a wine chiller on the lower level that also has an office and full bath. All systems are updated, along with windows, siding and the wood roof in the past five years. This is a smart house. Turn on the lights, heat, A/C and the pool from anywhere. Cameras monitor activity at the house on your phone. Your gardens, pets and children will always be safe with chain link fencing protecting the entire property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Weber• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with Leon Grimm• Station Cities
Source:Smart MLS #170392320
Redfin Estimate
$2,544,891
$945K since sold in June 2021$85K since August
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This home's estimate is 80.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.
State of the Art New England Charm! A remarkable and unique property totally renovated and transformed barn by noted architect Peter Cadoux. Set in total privacy amid magnificently landscaped grounds with Glen gate salt water pool, elevated spa, and fire pit. The vintage hand hewn beams and wide board pine floors reclaimed from 19th century are used to add the charm only found in this unique property. A kitchen of your dreams opens with French doors to expansive deck and the outdoors becomes part of your interior landscape. Up to the MBR with vaulted ceiling and fabulous bath is joined to the other bedrooms with a walkway. A 2nd staircase leads to the guest room and bath. On the LL, is a Home Theatre, Office and bath
$737,000 OF UPDATES IN 2016 - Reside house and rewrap in Blue Skin (antique Hemlock Pine) New cedar roof (new copper flashing, gutters, window trim, piping) Refinish Cabinets (kitchen, master bath) and polish marble) New Generator and backup electrical panel New Alarm System New Irrigation computer and r3pair all lines New brick patio and stone walkway by pool equipment Re-Plant and landscape gardens New white fencing (paint and repair gate) New Landscape lighting, patio lighting, tree lighting New Lutron Switching and smart lighting controls entire property New Halogen lighting throughout home, porch and Driveway lamps New carpet & refinish all hardwood floors Replace all skylights and casings New hand hewn beams at House entry 2 Security cameras, 1 license plate camera with DVR uplink New HVAC (2 high efficiency smart condensers, boiler and water heater) New pool heater, filter, salt water, pump, controller and cover New Azec trim on all windows and doors New Sub Zero Refrigerator, Electrolux washer and dryer Redo permanent electrical and all electrical panels Converted pool to salt water 2015 - $2000 Paved driveway and car park areas and lined with chalk block 2006 - $25,000 Installed playground 2008 - $15,000 Installed Fire Pit area 2011 - $5000
Public Records
Feb 1, 2005
Sold
$2,061,600
$460/sq ft
Smart MLS #98212814
Sep 22, 2004
Listed
$2,195,000
$490/sq ft
Smart MLS #98189188
Sep 21, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 1, 2004
Listed
$2,295,000
$512/sq ft
Smart MLS #92279959
Apr 8, 1992
Listed
$499,900
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$37,162 (+0.3%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2022
$37,061 (+1.9%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2020
$36,386
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2019
$36,386 (+28.6%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2018
$28,303 (+1.7%)
$235,200 + $727,800
$963,000
2017
$27,840 (+7.3%)
$235,200 + $727,800
$963,000
2016
$25,935 (−1.4%)
$235,200 + $672,900
$908,100
2013
$26,308
$312,100 + $789,100
$1,101,200
Tax history for 23 Catbrier Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$37,162 (+0.3%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2022
$37,061 (+1.9%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2020
$36,386
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2019
$36,386 (+28.6%)
$209,300 + $914,770
$1,124,070
2018
$28,303 (+1.7%)
$235,200 + $727,800
$963,000
2017
$27,840 (+7.3%)
$235,200 + $727,800
$963,000
2016
$25,935 (−1.4%)
$235,200 + $672,900
$908,100
2013
$26,308
$312,100 + $789,100
$1,101,200
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
3,630
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
403908
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Location: Ma
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Open Floor Plan, Security System
Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Compactor, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller