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Fairfield, CT / 50 DAYS ON MARKET
80 Governors LaneFairfield, CT 06824
Asking price$4,499,000ActiveReduced $401,000 (8.2%) from original price · Price history ↓
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Our Take
80 Governors Lane is an 8.5-acre Fairfield estate centered on a circa 1933 farmhouse designed by architect Jack Franzen. Interior details include wide-plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, a bread-oven fireplace, and six bedrooms, including a primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a private balcony. The home also includes a custom kitchen, formal dining room, den with wet bar, and family room. A heated breezeway connects to a restored barn with a one-bedroom apartment and three-car garage; the pool house overlooks a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond.
At a glance
Active · MLS #24184556- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 6 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 7,801
- Year built
- 1933
- Acres
- 8.5
- Property taxes
- $39,696
July 2026-June 2027
What stands out
- Eight-and-a-half-acre estate reached by private driveway
- Farmhouse designed by architect Jack Franzen
- Wide-plank black walnut floors and exposed beams
- Primary suite with vaulted ceilings and private balcony
- Custom kitchen with Jerusalem stone countertops
- Restored barn with a one-bedroom apartment
- Pool house with granite bar and stone terraces
- Heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond
Read the full listing description
As you enter 80 Governors Lane down a private driveway, discover an 8.5-acre estate blending timeless elegance with serene privacy. This circa 1933 farmhouse, designed by architect Jack Franzen and beautifully restored, features wide plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, and a bread oven fireplace. Six spacious bedrooms include a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, carved mantle fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a private balcony. Five full and two half baths feature tumbled marble flooring and marble vanities for spa-like comfort. Warm living spaces with fireplaces and tall windows create perfect gathering spots, including a Formal Dining Room, a Den with wet bar, and a cozy Family Room. The chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Jerusalem stone countertops, a copper sink island, banquette dining, and terraces for al fresco meals. A heated breezeway links to a restored Goodspeed Farm barn, plus a one-bedroom apartment and a three-car garage for multi-generational living. The Pool House offers cathedral ceilings, a granite bar, and doors to stone terraces overlooking a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond. Enjoy privacy with convenient access to top schools, fine dining, cultural venues, beaches, and NYC trains-an extraordinary sanctuary harmonizing nature and refined living.
Schools
- Elementary
- Dwight
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
A closer look at the location
Open Google Maps ↗80 Governors Lane, Fairfield, CT 06824
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Latest asking price | $4,499,000 | |
| Originally listed | $4,900,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $4,499,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $56,238. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · (203) 254-7100
Lis Reed
SmartMLS · Listing #24184556 · Active
Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:04 PM EDT.
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