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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
47 Colonial DriveFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$2,025,000ClosedNovember 17, 2021
Open house
Our Take
47 Colonial Drive is a five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bath Nantucket-style home in Fairfield’s Beach area. Features include a stone front, circular driveway, cedar roof and shingles, nine-foot ceilings, refinished floors, and fresh paint. The first floor combines formal and casual gathering spaces with a kitchen featuring custom cabinets, a large island, banquette, and butler’s pantry. A pool, pool house with full bath, primary suite balcony, two additional en-suite bedrooms, and third-floor bedrooms complete the home.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170440603- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,144
- Year built
- 2007
- Acres
- 0.28
- Property taxes
- $38,123
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Stone-front Nantucket-style home with circular driveway
- Custom kitchen with island and butler’s pantry
- Family room with fireplace, built-ins, and patio
- Primary suite with fireplace, balcony, and steam shower
- Pool and pool house with full bath
- Two additional en-suite bedrooms on the second floor
- Two third-floor bedrooms with reading nook
- Great room with vaulted ceilings
Read the full listing description
A rare opportunity to live in Fairfield Beach area on a coveted street just steps to Penfield beach & walking distance to Fairfield Center, train & school. Enjoy an amazing lifestyle in a fabulous neighborhood w/breathtaking grounds, pool & pool house. This recently updated 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath Nantucket style home immediately captures your heart w/a stunning stone front & circular driveway. The architectural entrance & impressive craftsmanship continues throughout w/cedar roof & shingles, 9 feet ceilings, refinished floors, fresh paint & many updates both inside & out. The 1st floor layout is ideal:Living Room w/ fireplace opens perfectly to the formal Dining room, Family Room w/ wood burning fireplace, built-ins & private patio flows seamlessly to kitchen. The kitchen is a dream boasting custom cabinets, large island, banquette, Sub Zero, 6 burner Viking & butler’s pantry w/ sink & wine refrigerator. A conveniently located Great Room w/ vaulted ceilings offers many options. The Primary bedroom is an oasis featuring a gas fireplace, balcony, walk-in closet & luxurious bath w/marble floor, soaking hydro tub & steam shower. 2 additional en-suite bedrooms & laundry complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor hosts 2 spacious bedrooms, full bathroom & a charming reading/homework nook. The backyard is the perfect staycation...Lounge, dine or entertain by the pool & enjoy the pool house w/ full bath in many ways:work from home, kids hang out, or studio. Move in, unpack & love your life!
Schools
- Elementary
- Roger Sherman
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,025,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,100,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,025,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $25,313. 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 Real Estate
Chrissie Rodriguez
SmartMLS · Listing #170440603 · Closed
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