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Darien, CT / SOLD
8 Searles RoadDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$4,201,000ClosedApril 21, 2022
Open house
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
Read the full listing description
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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