48 Dorchester Road

Darien, CT 06820

$5,295,000Sold
5
beds
6
baths
6,242
SF

Our Take

48 Dorchester Road in Darien is a five-bedroom home set on three acres, with five full and two half bathrooms. Architectural details include a hidden main staircase, an interior balcony, an oval foyer, and glass doors opening to a courtyard with a reflecting pool. The home also offers a chef’s kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, a first-floor primary suite, two additional upstairs ensuite bedrooms, and a lower-level in-law apartment.

Property Details

Listing Facts

Acres
3
Year built
1985
Taxes (July 2025-June 2026)
$42,147 (July 2025-June 2026)
Price/SF
$848
Days on Market
15 Days
MLS number
24088890

Highlights

  • Hidden staircase and interior balcony
  • Courtyard with reflecting pool
  • Marble-island kitchen with double ovens
  • Wet bar with 130-bottle wine closet
  • First-floor primary suite with sitting room
  • French doors opening to the courtyard
  • Two upstairs ensuite bedrooms
  • Lower-level in-law apartment
Read the full listing description

Welcome to the epitome of sophisticated elegance at 48 Dorchester Road. As you ascend the graceful driveway, the declaration "I've arrived" is truly realized in this grand estate where the grandeur of Versailles meets the charm of Darien. This unique residence is replete with architectural surprises, including a hidden main staircase which gracefully leads to an enchanting interior balcony reminiscent of Rapunzel's tower, overlooking the remarkable oval foyer. Elegant glass doors in the foyer open to a picturesque courtyard and a reflecting pool, creating a stunning first impression. The gourmet chef's kitchen is designed for culinary excellence, boasting an oversized marble island, pantry, glass cabinetry, double ovens and a cozy family room w/a casual eating area. Entertain elegantly in the formal living & dining rooms, each adorned with a welcoming fireplace. The wet bar has a refrigerated wine closet which stores up to over 130 bottles. The 1st floor primary suite exudes luxury with its soaring ceilings, his and her walk-in closets, a lavish bathroom featuring a shower with an enclosed bathtub* and a separate sitting room. The bedroom's floor-to-ceiling French doors lead to the courtyard, complemented by a cozy gas fireplace. An adjacent bedroom and a 3rd bedroom/office share this wing of the home. Upstairs are 2 additional ensuite bedrooms connected by a refined wrought-iron bannister. The lower level offers an in-law apartment

Schools

Elementary
Ox Ridge
Middle
Middlesex
High
Darien

School assignments as reported by SmartMLS.

Price History

DateEventPrice
Sold$5,295,000
Listed$5,295,000

Listing Agent

Compass Connecticut, LLC
Maggie Marchesi

Building permit history

How we compile this →

Permit records document renovation activity at this property.

2021
Remodel and/or RenovateRenovation
Issued date
PermitB-21-1030
Permit typeRemodel and/or Renovate
Declared project cost$350,000
Remodel 2 BathroomsRenovation
Issued date
Permit43044
Permit typeRemodel 2 Bathrooms
Declared project cost$30,000
Disassembly of 100 square feet of fire damage
Issued date
Permit42979
Permit typeDisassembly of 100 square feet of fire damage
Declared project cost$12,000
2020
Fire Job Repairs due to ductwork R&R

Fire Job Repairs due to ductwork R and R.

Issued date
Permit42635
Permit typeFire Job Repairs due to ductwork R&R
Declared project cost$10,000
Dismantle Master Suite & Pool RoomPool

Dismantle master suite and pool room.

Issued date
Permit42394
Permit typeDismantle Master Suite & Pool Room
Declared project cost$20,000

Interpretation note: This matched record set reflects only the municipal data currently imported; it is not a claim that no other work occurred.

How we compile this. The source is Darien municipal permit records. These records are imported periodically and are not a live feed from the town. A permit’s presence does not, by itself, confirm that work was completed or passed final inspection. Dates shown are issue dates unless identified otherwise. Descriptions may be lightly edited for readability without changing material details. Dollar amounts are town-reported project costs or permit valuations, not estimates of the property’s market value.

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48 Dorchester Road, Darien, CT 06820

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