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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
543 Carter StreetNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,325,000ClosedJuly 28, 2024
Open house
Our Take
543 Carter Street in New Canaan is a five-bedroom Colonial set on two open acres, with four full and one half bath. The first floor includes a living room and family room with fireplaces, a solarium, dining room, study, kitchen with breakfast room and butler’s pantry, three-season room, and access to a fifth-bedroom au pair suite with full bath and laundry. Upstairs are a primary suite with fireplace and three additional bedrooms. The lower level adds recreation, game, hobby, and gym spaces, while the grounds include an in-ground pool and pool house.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24017555- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 7,281
- Year built
- 1981
- Acres
- 2
- Property taxes
- $25,832
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Five-bedroom Colonial on two open acres
- Fresh interior and exterior paint
- Kitchen with breakfast room and butler’s pantry
- Solarium and three-season room
- Fifth-bedroom au pair suite with full bath
- Primary suite with fireplace
- Lower-level recreation, game, hobby, and gym rooms
- In-ground pool with pool house
Read the full listing description
Spacious and classically proportioned Colonial on 2 breathtaking open acres is your dream home. 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and space for everyone. Freshly painted both inside and out with newly refinished hardwood flooring, the first floor encompasses a thoughtfully designed floor plan which includes a gracious entry, Living Room with fireplace, light filled solarium, formal Dining Room, study or office, eat in kitchen with breakfast room and butlers pantry, 3 season room and inviting Family Room with fireplace. There is access to the 5th bedroom/aupair suite, full bath and laundry. The 2nd floor includes a primary suite with FP and 3 additional bedrooms and bath. The lower level is an entertainment delight with rec room, game room, hobby room and gym. Outside the grounds are eye popping with an absolutely stunning inground pool and pool house and totally open, level usable yard suitable for all sorts or recreational games. Oversized 3-car attached garage, generator and an abundance of storage provided by ample closets throughout. Join the Hoyt Farm Association for party fun. What a location, only minutes to town, schools and parkway. This home has something for everyone and is an incredible opportunity for spacious and gracious living.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- SAXE
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,325,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,200,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,325,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $29,063. 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 William Raveis Real Estate
Denise Gannalo
SmartMLS · Listing #24017555 · Closed
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