New Canaan, CT / SOLD

185 Benedict Hill RoadNew 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$2,525,000ClosedAugust 9, 2022

Our Take

185 Benedict Hill Road is a 1984 Country Home on over four acres with a gunite pool. A stone-pillared, tree-lined drive leads to a stone terrace and covered front porch. Inside are a great room with oak flooring, beams, fieldstone fireplace, built-ins, and French doors to the terrace and pool, plus a country kitchen with Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, island, family room, and screened porch. The property also includes a detached three-car garage with studio/shop above, a two-car attached garage, and an unfinished basement.

185 Benedict Hill Road — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $31,563 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 #170482181
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
4 full / 1 half
Square feet
6,884
Year built
1984
Acres
4.22
Property taxes
$24,486

July 2022-June 2023

What stands out

  • Gunite pool beside the stone terrace
  • Great room with fieldstone fireplace and beams
  • Country kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances
  • Primary suite with built-in dressing room
  • Bedrooms with full baths
  • Detached three-car garage with studio/shop above
  • Built-in grill amid stonework and plantings
  • Buried utility cables and 400-amp electric service
Read the full listing description

SPECTACULAR setting known as NORTH MEADOW. Sited on over 4 acres of the most idyllic setting with gunite pool, this 4 bedroom, 4 full and 1 half bath Country Home exemplifies New England living. Enter through stone pillars and a tree lined drive, the lovely stone terrace and covered front porch welcomes visitors and leads to spacious foyer and a light filled den. The Great room has random oak flooring, hand hewn solid beams, fieldstone fireplace, built-ins and transom French doors opening to terrace and pool. Large formal Dining room and Country kitchen with oversized Viking stove, Subzero refrigerator and island is a gourmet's delight opening to a family room with bow window and screened-in porch. A Study with bookshelf-lined walls, Mudroom and Laundry room to complete the first floor. Primary Suite includes a dressing room with built-ins. Bedrooms are all with full baths. Fourth bedroom is used as a family room but could be in-law/au pair suite. Oversized unfinished basement to create whatever space you need. Two car attached garage and additional detached 3 car garage with a Studio/Shop above. Magnificent plantings and stonework with built-in grill. Fabulous floorplan for entertaining. All utility cables are buried and 400amp electric service are additional amenities. Located near St. Luke's Private School.

Schools

Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$2,525,000
Original list price$2,100,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $2,525,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $31,563. 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 Brown Harris Stevens

Pamela Stutz

SmartMLS · Listing #170482181 · Closed

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