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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
538 Laurel RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,075,000ClosedAugust 14, 2022
Open house
Our Take
538 Laurel Road in New Canaan is a 1941 home set on three acres, with five bedrooms and four full and two half baths. Its interior includes a gourmet kitchen with a large breakfast island, a family room with bookshelves, a coffered ceiling, and a propane/wood fireplace. The upper level includes a recreation room and exercise room. Outside, a large flagstone patio and outdoor fireplace provide space for gatherings, while landscape design and mature plantings frame the property. A large-capacity generator is also noted.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170502073- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 5,090
- Year built
- 1941
- Acres
- 3
- Property taxes
- $20,477
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Five bedrooms and four full, two half baths
- Gourmet kitchen with large breakfast island
- Family room with bookshelves and coffered ceiling
- Upper-level recreation and exercise rooms
- Large flagstone patio and outdoor fireplace
- Landscape design with mature plantings
- Large-capacity generator
Read the full listing description
Inspirational setting not to be missed. Flawless integration of old world charm with modern amenities. Five bedrooms ,four full and two half baths. Wonderful home for entertaining . Gourmet kitchen with large breakfast island , inviting family room with well crafted book shelves and coffered ceiling , propane/wood fireplace . Fun for all in the upper level recreation room and exercise room. Sip tea off delightful living room while watching over the idyllic property, lovely landscape design, mature plantings, Nothing short of serene and charming . Enjoy gatherings on large flagstone patio and outdoor fireplace . Large capacity generator . An enchanting home that is rich with details of this treasured vintage but lovingly restored ,updated ,and modernized for todays living
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 | $2,075,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,995,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,075,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $25,938. 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 Houlihan Lawrence
Laura Edmonds
SmartMLS · Listing #170502073 · Closed
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