Darien, CT / SOLD

8 Searles RoadDarien, CT 06820

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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.

Sale Price$4,201,000ClosedApril 21, 2022

8 Searles Road — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $52,513 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 #170459453
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
5 full / 2 half
Square feet
7,613
Year built
1900
Acres
1.1
Property taxes
$42,068

July 2021-June 2022

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A TOKENEKE TREASURE: This beautifully renovated home is perfectly sited on one flat acre in the heart of Tokeneke. The quality of this home's building standard would be impossible to replicate. A gracious entrance with high ceilings, custom millwork and wide planked floors welcome you into this extraordinary home. It's cozy dining room with a gold leaf ceiling and fireplace are perfect for entertaining. The sun -filled kitchen with custom cabinetry, double islands, high end stainless steel appliances and Paris Ceramics limestone heated floors are a chef's dream! A master suite with walk-in closet plus three additional bedrooms and office complete the second level. Not to be missed is the Office (lovingly known as the Captain's quarters) on the third floor with teak flooring, porthole windows and built in bar. Countless evenings filled with ping pong,pool and air hockey can be enjoyed on the lower level. Not to mention the amazing wine cellar just steps away. A short stroll from the Tokeneke Beach Club and only minutes to town this one of a kind home is not to be missed.

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle
Middlesex
High
Darien

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$4,201,000
Original list price$4,575,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $4,201,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $52,513. 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

Janine Tienken

SmartMLS · Listing #170459453 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT.

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