71 Welles Lane

New Canaan, CT 06840

$3,700,000Sold
6
beds
8
baths
9,395
SF

Our Take

71 Welles Lane is a 2016-built New Canaan home with six bedrooms, seven full baths, and two half baths on 2.05 acres. Set on a west-side cul-de-sac, it has three levels of finished living space and an open layout. The living room and family room each have a fireplace, and the family room opens through French doors to a terrace and backyard. The kitchen flows into the family room. The second floor includes a primary suite, four additional bedrooms, an office/den, and a laundry room, while the third floor adds a playroom, bedroom, and full bath.

Property Details

Listing Facts

Acres
2.05
Year built
2016
Taxes (July 2025-June 2026)
$37,037 (July 2025-June 2026)
Price/SF
$394
Days on Market
152 Days
MLS number
24072850

Highlights

  • Three levels of finished living space
  • Living room with fireplace and connecting office/den
  • Family room opening to terrace and backyard
  • Kitchen flowing into the family room
  • Primary suite with fireplace and two walk-in closets
  • Four additional bedrooms and a laundry room
  • Third-floor playroom with bedroom and full bath
  • Pool site available
Read the full listing description

Exquisite, Stylish & Exceptional! Set on two private acres in a picturesque west-side cul-de-sac just moments from town, this stunning home offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication & comfort. Thoughtfully designed & beautifully built, it features three levels of impeccably finished living space with an open & inviting layout. The generous living room with fireplace creates a warm & welcoming atmosphere, seamlessly connecting to both the office/den with a picture window & the spacious family room through elegant glass pocket doors. The family room, complete with fireplace, picture windows & French doors opens to a lovely terrace & lush backyard. The state-of-the-art kitchen effortlessly flows into this inviting space, making it perfect for both daily living & entertaining. An elegant dining room provides a refined setting for gatherings. The 2nd floor boasts a luxurious primary suite with fireplace, spa-like bath, & 2 walk-in closets. It also includes 4 add'l bedrooms plus a versatile office/den, & laundry room. Natural light fills the home, with windows at the second-floor landing offering picturesque views from both the front & back staircases. The expansive, sun-drenched 3rd floor playroom, highlighted by a wall of windows, provides a wonderful open space, complete with an add'l bedroom & full bath. Exceptional craftsmanship & elegant architectural details throughout! Pool site avail. Advance notice required for showings (tenants with a baby in residence)

Schools

Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

School assignments as reported by SmartMLS.

Price History

DateEventPrice
Sold$3,700,000
Listed$3,895,000

Listing Agent

Brown Harris Stevens
Bettina Hegel

Map

71 Welles Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840

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