New Canaan, CT / SOLD

174 Greenley RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840

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Sale Price$1,900,000ClosedMarch 9, 2022

Our Take

174 Greenley Road is a 1929 Cotswold-style home on 4.21 acres in New Canaan, with five bedrooms and four full and one half bath. Originally owned by philanthropist Ogden Ludlow, husband of actress Katharine Hepburn, the property includes mature landscaping, a sprawling lawn, and a private terrace. Interior features include a fieldstone fireplace, formal dining room, butler’s pantry, rich wood floors, and an elevator serving three levels. The primary suite has a sitting room, fireplace, and adjacent bath.

174 Greenley Road — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $19,000 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 40% 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 #170436939
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
4 full / 1 half
Square feet
4,302
Year built
1929
Acres
4.21
Property taxes
$21,441

July 2021-June 2022

What stands out

  • 1929 Cotswold-style home with a storied past
  • Originally owned by Ogden Ludlow
  • Private acreage with mature landscaping
  • High-ceiling living room with fieldstone fireplace
  • Formal dining room with adjacent butler’s pantry
  • Primary suite with sitting room and fireplace
  • Elevator serving three levels
  • Circular driveway, slate roof, and copper gutters
Read the full listing description

If you love a house with history, this gracious 1929 Cotswold-style home has a wonderful & storied past. Built and originally owned by philanthropist Ogden Ludlow, husband to the great actress Katharine Hepburn, this house is only now available for the first time in 37 years. Resting on over 4 very private acres in a sought-after location, close to all in-town amenities, the sprawling lawn and mature landscaping offers peace & tranquility. Step through the front door and hearken back to the sophisticated elegance of the bygone era of the 1930s. The bespoke living room will delight with its high ceiling, field stone fireplace and dual French doors to an expansive private terrace. The sun-drenched formal dining room, adjacent butler’s pantry and kitchen will inspire gatherings big and small. Take the elevator, serving 3 levels, upstairs where the primary suite is a quiet oasis with sitting room, fireplace, and adjacent bath. Four additional spacious bedrooms, three full baths, 2 office/study spaces and large laundry room complete the second floor. Rich wood floors flow throughout. The circular driveway, slate roof, copper gutters, field stone and live-edge wood exterior lend to the quiet elegance and grace of this home. Rich in history, it's a private oasis with local convenience.

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$1,900,000
Original list price$1,959,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,900,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,000. 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 Houlihan Lawrence

Taylor Tait

SmartMLS · Listing #170436939 · Closed

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