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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
742 Ponus RidgeNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,740,000ClosedAugust 21, 2023
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Our Take
742 Ponus Ridge is a four-bedroom home on a two-acre lot with three full baths and one half bath. The remodeled kitchen includes a large island and storage, and opens to a breakfast room and family room with a brick fireplace and built-in shelving. Separate living and dining rooms provide formal spaces. A screened porch has a 9+ foot tray ceiling, while the expanded primary suite includes a vaulted ceiling, sitting area, walk-in closet, and skylit bath. A deck and bluestone terrace overlook the gardens and private property.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170587627- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,389
- Year built
- 1968
- Acres
- 2
- Property taxes
- $18,052
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Remodeled kitchen with large island and storage
- Breakfast room adjoining the kitchen
- Family room with brick fireplace and built-in shelving
- Separate living room and dining room
- Screened porch with 9+ foot tray ceiling
- Expanded primary suite with vaulted ceiling and sitting area
- Skylit primary bathroom and large walk-in closet
- Bluestone terrace and deck overlooking the gardens
Read the full listing description
Welcome to 742 Ponus Ridge, this beautiful residence on a serene 2-acre lot boasts 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, providing ample space for comfortable living. The kitchen has been elegantly remodeled, featuring high-end appliances, large island & plenty of storage. Open to the kitchen is a delightful breakfast room perfect for taking in the scenic views of the surrounding nature & the heart of the home, the family room which showcases a brick fireplace & built-in shelving. For more formal occasions, you have the luxury of a separate living with fireplace & dining room. One of the highlights of the home is the screened porch with its 9+ foot tray ceiling. Expanded primary suite with vaulted ceiling, beams, sitting area, large walk-in closet & bright master bath with skylight. Large deck & bluestone terrace both overlooking the gardens & magnificent private property.
Schools
- Elementary
- West
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,740,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,695,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,740,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $17,400. 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Jaime Sneddon
SmartMLS · Listing #170587627 · Closed
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