Darien, CT / SOLD

57 Nearwater LaneDarien, CT 06820

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Sale Price$2,800,000ClosedApril 11, 2023

Our Take

57 Nearwater Lane is a 1856 colonial with five bedrooms and three full and two half baths on 1.17 acres in Darien. Renovated and expanded in 2007, the home combines original beams and a gas-log fireplace in the oversized living room with a dining room opening to a chef’s kitchen and family room. French doors connect to a bluestone terrace with a fireplace and built-in grill. The upper level includes a primary suite, four additional bedrooms, an office, and laundry, while the lower level adds a gym or playroom.

57 Nearwater Lane — exterior photo
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The buyer could have saved $35,000 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 50% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170542583
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
3 full / 2 half
Square feet
5,368
Year built
1856
Acres
1.17
Property taxes
$28,724

July 2022-June 2023

What stands out

  • Park-like grounds with lawns and specimen plantings
  • Original beams and gas-log fireplace
  • Sixteen-foot kitchen island and walk-in pantry
  • Bluestone terrace with fireplace and built-in grill
  • Library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves
  • Primary suite with vaulted ceiling and steam shower
  • Four additional bedrooms, office, and laundry room
  • Heated attached 2.5-car garage with pet shower
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This chic, renovated 5-bedroom colonial is located on over 1-acre of park-like grounds, featuring sweeping lawns, specimen trees and plantings, and lots of privacy. Perfect for entertaining, the house was renovated and expanded in 2007 and boasts oversized living room with original beams and gas log fireplace. The central dining room has French doors and flows seamlessly into a spacious chef's kitchen. The kitchen features 16-foot central island, dining area, breakfast bar, wet bar, built-in desk, and walk-in pantry, and is open to family room with wood-burning fireplace. French doors lead to outdoor bluestone terrace featuring wood-burning fireplace and built-in grill for integrated indoor/outdoor living. Library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and pocket door completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, double walk-in closets, and bath with steam shower. Also on the second floor are 4 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths, dedicated home office and separate laundry room. Lower level boasts marble-floored mud room, numerous closets including cedar closet and storage shelves, and a finished home gym or playroom with walkout to back yard, which adds almost 900 SF of living space. Heated attached oversized garage (2.5 car) contains multiple storage areas, pet shower, and electric car charging outlet. This house is a must-see!

Schools

Elementary
Hindley
Middle
Middlesex
High
Darien

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$2,800,000
Original list price$2,475,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $2,800,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $35,000. 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 Houlihan Lawrence

Cathleen Morgan

SmartMLS · Listing #170542583 · Closed

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