New Canaan, CT / SOLD

17 Turtle Back LaneNew Canaan, CT 06840

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 50% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

Sale Price$2,895,000ClosedJune 21, 2023

Our Take

17 Turtle Back Lane is a stone-and-shingle Colonial on over four level acres in New Canaan. The home includes a light-filled foyer, dining and living rooms with bay windows, an eat-in kitchen with island, and two family rooms with fireplaces. The Great Room adds a wet bar, half bath, and access to gardens, terraces, pool, and pool house. A fifth bedroom with full bath is on the first floor; upstairs are the primary suite, three additional bedrooms, renovated baths, and laundry.

17 Turtle Back Lane — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $36,188 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 50% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170554608
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
4 full / 2 half
Square feet
4,821
Year built
1963
Acres
4.22
Property taxes
$24,802

July 2022-June 2023

What stands out

  • Stone-and-shingle Colonial on over four level acres
  • Renovated and expanded under architect Gary Stluka
  • Dining and living rooms with bay windows
  • Eat-in kitchen with island and pool-area access
  • Great Room with fireplace, wet bar, and vaulted ceilings
  • First-floor fifth bedroom with full bath
  • Primary suite with walk-in closet and renovated bath
  • Terraces, pool, gas firepit, and fountain
Read the full listing description

THIS STUNNING STONE & SHINGLE COLONIAL is beautifully sited on over 4 level acres. Thoughtfully renovated & expanded by current owners under the watchful eye of noted Architect, Gary Stluka. Welcoming stone entry leads to spacious foyer flanked by designer dining and living rooms, full of light thanks to a pair of bay windows. Exceptional quality eat-in kitchen with large island, hi-end cabinetry, appliances and views/access to the fenced back yard and pool area. Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find one of 2 family rooms, with fireplace, office built-ins, vaulted ceilings and doors to terrace. The Great Room, (aka, second family room), off the living room offers additional casual living and great flexibility with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, half bath and French doors to the gardens, multiple terraces, pool and pool house (w 1/2 bath/outdoor shower). Also on 1st floor, added bonus of cozy 5th bedroom with full bath. Upstairs, peaceful Primary Suite with walk-in closet and beautifully renovated master bath. Bedroom #3 is ensuite with dressing area, two more spacious bedrooms flank smartly renovated shared bath. Second floor laundry room and partially finished lower level exercise/office/playroom with half bath and second laundry, lead to the 2-car garage. Gorgeous property, professionally landscaped by dbdesign w/specimen trees & flowering shrubs. The expansive terraces, pool, gas firepit and fountain create several enviable 'outdoor rooms' to be enjoyed year round!

Schools

Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$2,895,000
Original list price$2,895,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $2,895,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $36,188. 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 Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Anne Krieger

SmartMLS · Listing #170554608 · Closed

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