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Darien, CT / SOLD
202 Old Kings HighwayDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,905,000ClosedJuly 7, 2024
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Our Take
202 Old Kings Highway is a historic former ship captain’s house on a corner lot, surrounded by towering sugar maples and connected to more than three centuries of history. The home centers on a family room and kitchen with exposed beams and one of five fireplaces, with a library/office, breakfast room, formal dining area, and south-facing formal living room on the first floor. Four bedrooms occupy the second floor, while the third level offers hobby or playroom space.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24004856- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,434
- Year built
- 1821
- Acres
- 0.53
- Property taxes
- $12,078
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Historic former ship captain’s house
- Corner lot with towering sugar maples
- Family room connected to exposed-beam kitchen
- Five fireplaces throughout the home
- South-facing formal living room
- Four upstairs bedrooms
- Third-level hobby or playroom
- Barn snug with wall-to-wall bookcases
Read the full listing description
Nestled along Old Kings Highway, the Reed Roberts Homestead exudes timeless charm, with over three centuries of history. This home has been meticulously stewarded into the 21st century. Positioned on a corner lot, once home to an old red mill, the homestead is surrounded by towering up-lit sugar maples that outdate the home. The beautifully maintained home centers around a spacious family room seamlessly connected to a kitchen adorned with exposed beams and one of five fireplaces. Radiating from this focal point are a library/office, breakfast room, and a formal dining area with one of the fireplaces. The formal living room is south-facing and gets beautiful light at all times of the day. Along with the rest of the first floor, it boasts 9-foot ceilings. The upstairs reveals four bedrooms, while the third level houses an extra 330 square feet of versatile hobby room/playroom space, offering boundless possibilities for enjoyment. Tucked away in the barn is a hidden gem: the original outdoor kitchen has been transformed into a snug with wall-to-wall bookcases and a prohibition closet. Live the genteel, carefree life in this elegant former ship captain's house.
Schools
- Elementary
- Tokeneke
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,905,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,600,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,905,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,050. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC
Amanda Davenport
SmartMLS · Listing #24004856 · Closed
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