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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
147 Fox Run RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,350,000ClosedOctober 23, 2024
Open house
Our Take
147 Fox Run Road in New Canaan is a 1956 home set on 2.82 acres in a quiet cul-de-sac. Its tree-top setting includes a reimagined kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room by Brooks and Falotico, along with a great room featuring a fireplace, detailed millwork, and French doors opening toward outdoor entertaining areas overlooking a pond and waterfall. The property also includes flexible space for an in-law apartment, offices, and additional bedrooms, plus stone walls, patios, terraces, and mature landscaping.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24039512- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 7,560
- Year built
- 1956
- Acres
- 2.82
- Property taxes
- $19,148
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room reimagined by Brooks and Falotico
- Great room with fireplace and detailed millwork
- French doors overlooking a pond and waterfall
- Flexible space for an in-law apartment and offices
- Flexible layout for three to five bedrooms
- Stone walls, patios, and terraces
- Quiet cul-de-sac setting with mature landscaping
- Expansive valley views from every room
Read the full listing description
Live well among the treetops in this special slice of heaven. A recently featured property on the New Canaan Homes Tour. The renovation of the entire kitchen-breakfast nook-family room was reimagined by renowned architectural design firm Brooks and Falotico, and it's a knockout. A wall of windows cascade across the entire expanse of the impressive GREAT ROOM with fireplace, detailed millwork, tray ceiling and French doors that lead to elegant outdoor entertaining spaces overlooking pond & waterfall. Completely re-built and expanded with flexible space for in-law apt and office spaces. Flexible space allows for 3 to 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 offices for ease of work from home. Beautiful grounds, extensive stone walls, patios & terraces, multiple outdoor seating spaces, lighting and mature landscaping, and quiet cul-de-sac location make this private oasis a peaceful and serene place to call home. A California-Style sophisticated country retreat with expansive valley views from every room. Truly a one-of-a-kind home.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,350,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,350,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $29,375. 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 William Raveis Real Estate
Hannelore Kaplan
SmartMLS · Listing #24039512 · Closed
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