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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
1579 Cross HighwayFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$2,370,000ClosedApril 10, 2023
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170522342- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 5,612
- Year built
- 1874
- Acres
- 2
- Property taxes
- $24,558
July 2022-June 2023
Read the full listing description
A rare opportunity to own a country estate in the most sought after lower Greenfield Hill area of Fairfield. The main house with old world details throughout was completely rebuilt, expanded and modernized for today’s living with beautiful sun filled rooms featuring high ceilings, custom millwork and oak floors. The open floor plan provides wonderful flow with formal and informal areas offering lovely entertaining spaces or areas to lounge in. Gourmet kitchen with large island and adjacent family room with fireplace, form the heart of this home. A large blue-stone patio overlooks the pool and bucolic property. Perfectly sited on a stunning private 2 acres this estate property features multi purpose structures. The one bedroom detached guest house is complete with full bath, kitchen and living room. The large barn has many options with workshop, garage spaces and stables. A newly renovated 700sq.ft. gym with charming stone exterior could double as a home office. This is truly a one-of-a-kind estate property offering a turn-key lifestyle ready for years of enjoyment. An all in one lifestyle that you will never want to leave home.
Schools
- Elementary
- Burr
- Middle
- Tomlinson
- High
- Fairfield Warde
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,370,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,600,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,370,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $29,625. 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 Higgins Group Bedford Square
Angela Benzan
SmartMLS · Listing #170522342 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:41 PM EDT.
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