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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
243 South AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$4,200,000ClosedSeptember 17, 2023
Open house
Our Take
243 South Avenue in New Canaan is a 2007 home with five bedrooms and six full and one half bathrooms. Four finished levels are accessible by elevator, with a main-level kitchen featuring Calcutta marble, a teak island, dual ovens, and a warming drawer. The family room opens to a patio, while the dining room has a commissioned hand-painted Italian mural. The primary suite includes a 2022-renovated spa bathroom with steam shower, and the lower level adds a gym, wine cava, media room, and full bath.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170576869- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 6 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 6,424
- Year built
- 2007
- Acres
- 0.32
- Property taxes
- $35,526
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Four finished levels with elevator access
- Eat-in kitchen with Calcutta marble and teak island
- Butler’s pantry with second dishwasher
- Family room with coffered ceiling and patio doors
- Dining room with hand-painted Italian mural
- Primary suite with 2022 spa-bath renovation
- Lower level with gym, wine cava, media room, and full bath
Read the full listing description
The unmatched quality of renowned, award-winning builder, Kaali-Nagy is magnified in this special, in-town gem. If you are a lover of the fine and meticulous, you will appreciate every inch of the exquisite traditional details seamlessly embracing the modern touches. Nothing has been overlooked in these 4 floors of finished living space, each accessible by elevator. The heart of this home is the spectacular Eat-in Kitchen with Calcutta Marble, teak island, dual ovens, steam and electric, warming drawer, 6 burner gas cooktop, and 2 under-counter freezer drawers. A Second Dishwasher is in Butler's Pantry. The Family Room exudes casual living with elegant flair boasting one of 4 fireplaces, built-ins, gorgeous coffered ceiling and French Doors to patio. Dining Room features serene, one-of-a-kind commissioned hand-painted Italian mural by Stepanenko. Living Room has classic charm with its incredible millwork, built-in shelves, gleaming hardwood, and fireplace. Library is equally warm as it is functional with its many built-ins and floor-to-ceiling Walnut panel, French Door to patio. The second level features 4 ensuite bedrooms and a Primary Suite with captivating woodwork, desk area, fireplace, newly renovated Spa Bathroom with steam shower (2022). Fully equipped laundry room and ample storage on all 4 floors. Third level adds 5th bedroom, bath and loft area. Lower level will surely impress with gym, 1500 bottle Wine Cava, Media Room with fireplace, fridge and full bath.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $4,200,000 | |
| Original list price | $4,395,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Mary Bozzuti Higgins
SmartMLS · Listing #170576869 · Closed
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