51 Oenoke Lane

New Canaan, CT 06840

$4,100,000Sold
6
beds
6
baths
5,844
SF

Our Take

51 Oenoke Lane is a 1938 home on 1.15 acres with six bedrooms and a setting that combines historic details with updated spaces. The kitchen and breakfast room open to a hearth room and Dutch door leading to the backyard, while the living room includes a vintage paneled fireplace and hardwood floors. Outdoors, a patio with fireplace faces a flat lawn, with mature gardens, an in-ground pool, cabana, and new 2.5-car garage. Downtown New Canaan’s coffee shops and town activity are nearby.

Property Details

Listing Facts

Acres
1.15
Year built
1938
Taxes (July 2025-June 2026)
$37,201 (July 2025-June 2026)
Price/SF
$702
Days on Market
13 Days
MLS number
24099843

Highlights

  • Six en-suite bedrooms
  • Dutch door from the hearth room to the backyard
  • Vintage paneled fireplace in the living room
  • Patio fireplace overlooking a flat lawn
  • Mature peony, lilac, and formal gardens
  • In-ground pool with cabana and new garage
  • Poolside bathroom
  • Over an acre in New Canaan
Read the full listing description

Nestled on over an acre in New Canaan, 51 Oenoke Lane, the first home built on this historic street in 1938, blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Meticulously renovated, this 5,044-sq-ft masterpiece offers 6 en-suite bedrooms, 6.5 baths, including a poolside bathroom, across four refined floors. The sunlit kitchen and breakfast room flow into a hearth room with a Dutch door to the lush backyard. The living room with a vintage paneled fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors, spans from the front to the back of the home. An expansive patio with a fireplace overlooks a flat, emerald lawn, perfect for summer gatherings. Mature peony gardens, ancient lilacs, and a formal garden add pastoral allure. The in-ground pool, enhanced by a new 2.5 car garage and cabana, invites relaxation amid vibrant greenery. Versatile spaces for work, play, or reflection are wrapped in historic warmth. Moments from downtown New Canaan's coffee shops and vibrancy, this expansive lot feels like a private estate yet pulses with town life. More than a home, it's a legacy-the original gem of Oenoke Lane, whispering stories of the past and promising cherished memories. Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of New Canaan's heart.

Schools

Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

School assignments as reported by SmartMLS.

Price History

DateEventPrice
Sold$4,100,000
Listed$4,395,000

Listing Agent

Douglas Elliman of Connecticut
Melissa Engel

Map

51 Oenoke Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840

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