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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
5 Laurel RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,750,000ClosedOctober 14, 2024
Open house
Our Take
5 Laurel Road is a five-bedroom center hall colonial on 1.94 acres with a pool, spa, and flat backyard. The foyer’s sweeping staircase looks through the music room toward the pool and flagstone deck. Inside, high ceilings and expansive rooms bring natural light to the kitchen, family room, dining room, library, and living room. The family room has a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and French doors to a terrace. The primary bedroom’s bathroom includes a sauna, while a sun-drenched room with French doors is used as an office by a resident photographer.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24024877- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 6,108
- Year built
- 1986
- Acres
- 1.94
- Property taxes
- $32,596
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Pool, spa, and flat backyard
- Foyer with sweeping staircase and pool views
- Kitchen with custom cabinetry and center island
- Family room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling
- Dining room and library with western-facing bay windows
- Living room with built-ins and fireplace
- Primary bathroom with sauna
- Sun-drenched room with French doors
Read the full listing description
Welcome to your dream home beautifully sited on almost 2 acres with a pool, spa and flat back yard for enjoying the surrounding peace and serenity. Located minutes from New Canaan's vibrant downtown, renowned for its exceptional schools and community, this fabulous 5-bedroom center hall colonial exudes elegance and charm at every turn. Step into the gracious foyer with a sweeping staircase and views through the music room to the sparkling pool and large flagstone deck. The high ceilings and expansive rooms are flooded with natural light and create an inviting atmosphere for both relaxing evenings at home and entertaining guests. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, boasting top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and a center island perfect for culinary creations. Adjacent is a spacious family room featuring a cozy fireplace, vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to the picturesque terrace and views of the lush surroundings and vegetable garden. The formal rooms include an expansive dining room and library with western facing bay windows, perfect for enjoying magnificent sunsets from the home's elevated location. The spacious living room with built ins and a fireplace open to the private backyard and beautiful pool. At the end of the day, retreat to the elegant primary bedroom to enjoy a sauna in the luxurious bathroom. At the top of the stairs is a sun-drenched room with French doors currently being used by the resident photographer as an office however
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 | $2,750,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,990,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by Houlihan Lawrence
Michele Murray Sloan
SmartMLS · Listing #24024877 · Closed
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