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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
185 Benedict Hill RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,525,000ClosedAugust 9, 2022
Open house
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.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
Pamela Stutz
SmartMLS · Listing #170482181 · Closed
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