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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
96 Laurel Brook LaneFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$3,700,000ClosedSeptember 29, 2021
Open house
Our Take
96 Laurel Brook Lane is a five-bedroom, five-full-bath home with a private gated drive at the end of a cul-de-sac in Fairfield’s Estate Section. The custom-built Georgian colonial sits on 4.25 acres with distant Long Island Sound views. Its grounds include terraced perennial gardens, a pool, spa, tennis court, blue stone patios, and stonewalls. Interior features include reclaimed chestnut floors, a two-story library, sunroom, separate guest quarters, multiple office locations, and a four-car garage. The property received a 2021 refresh.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170418104- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 8,099
- Year built
- 1995
- Acres
- 4.25
- Property taxes
- $47,271
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Private gated drive at a cul-de-sac’s end
- Distant views of Long Island Sound
- Pool, spa, and tennis court
- Terraced perennial gardens with blue stone patios
- Separate guest quarters and two-story library
- Reclaimed chestnut floors and detailed architectural elements
- Multiple home office locations
- Four-car oversized garage
Read the full listing description
Located in the Estate Section of Fairfield, at the end of a private cul-de-sac, proceed through gates up a tree lined drive to your personal resort. This unparalleled property boasts a gorgeous stone & clapboard custom built Georgian colonial with distant views of LI Sound. Set on 4.25 acres, this hilltop oasis offers privacy yet close proximity to every amenity that Fairfield and Westport has to offer. The present owners spared no expense maximizing this significant property, adding specimen plantings, terraced perennial gardens, pool, pool house, spa, tennis court with pavilion, all surrounded by extensive blue stone patios & stonewalls to create a bucolic estate. Additional features: stunning foyer with glorious property views offering premier layout for entertaining, exceptional reclaimed chestnut floors, remarkable architectural elements rich in detail, separate guest quarters, 2 story library, magnificent sun room overlooking pool, multiple home office locations & 4 car oversized garage. Extensive use of glass throughout the timeless home brings the outside in. 8099 SF on 2 levels with room for significant expansion.Plans available for additional 2 BR, bath & bonus room on 3rd floor.LL w/fireplace ready to be finished. The meticulously maintained property received a complete refresh in 2021: freshly painted interior, new carpet, resurfaced pool & restored all wood roofs. Paradise carved out of a hilltop: all move-in ready for you to enjoy.New taxes as of 7/1/21 $47,271.
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 | $3,700,000 | |
| Original list price | $3,750,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $3,700,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $46,250. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Cindy Raney
SmartMLS · Listing #170418104 · Closed
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