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Darien, CT / SOLD
21 Briar Brae RoadDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$2,595,000ClosedSeptember 29, 2021
Open house
Our Take
21 Briar Brae Road is a west-facing, five-bedroom home set high on a gentle hill. The interiors feature nine-foot ceilings, moldings, beams, hardwood floors, and oversized windows with transoms. The kitchen includes stainless appliances, an island with counter seating, and an eat-in area opening to the family room. A first-floor office or bedroom has its own full bath, while the home also offers a bonus room over the garage, a mudroom with built-ins, a three-car garage, and a patio beside the backyard.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170405481- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,457
- Year built
- 2004
- Acres
- 0.64
- Property taxes
- $28,041
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- West-facing home on a gentle hill
- Nine-foot ceilings, beams, and hardwood floors
- Five bedrooms arranged on the second floor
- First-floor office or bedroom with full bath
- Kitchen island with counter seating
- Family room opening to patio and backyard
- Mudroom with built-ins beside three-car garage
- Primary bathroom with separate tub and shower
Read the full listing description
In the fabulous Holmes school district, this beautiful west-facing 5-bedroom home sits high on a gentle hill overlooking one of the best cul-de-sacs in town. Features include 9-foot ceilings, stunning moldings and beams, beautiful hardwood floors, and extra-large windows with transoms to allow all the natural sunlight in. There are 5-bedrooms all on the second floor plus the ability to have additional bedrooms if desired - the flexible first-floor office/bedroom has its own full bath, the huge bonus room over the garage also has its own full bath, and the large third-floor attic can be finished by a new owner. In addition to generous-sized rooms, the home lends itself to a casual lifestyle with an updated kitchen with chef-quality stainless appliances, an island with counter seating, and a designated eat-in kitchen table area that's open to a sizable family room. The family room leads to a large patio and a lush backyard. There is a workstation in the center of the home on the first floor for kids or adults - truly a Command Central, and a large mudroom with built-ins off of the 3-car garage. The master bedroom has a lovely and spacious master bathroom with a separate tub and shower, and an impressive 17.4' x 9.1' walk-in closet. Come see the sunrises and sunsets in this very special home. See the public remarks addendum for more features. Please note that there are exterior security cameras in use.
Schools
- Elementary
- Holmes
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,595,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,595,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,595,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $32,438. 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
Rachel Walsh
SmartMLS · Listing #170405481 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT.
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