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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
79 Ferris Hill RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$3,400,000ClosedJune 16, 2024
Open house
Our Take
79 Ferris Hill Road is a 1939 home on a gated approach with a private setting, landscaped grounds, towering specimen trees, a heated swimming pool, tennis court, and multiple terraces. The property is fully fenced, and the home includes a family room addition by Hobbs, four fireplaces, and a lower-level recreation room with its own fireplace. A solarium has radiant heat, while the living room, dining room, and solarium do not have air conditioning. A leak protection system and 2023 roof are also noted.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24000926- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 6,984
- Year built
- 1939
- Acres
- 6.27
- Property taxes
- $42,656
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Gated driveway and private setting
- Heated swimming pool and tennis court
- Multiple terraces and specimen trees
- Family room addition by Hobbs
- Four fireplaces throughout the home
- Lower-level recreation room with fireplace
- Fully fenced property
- New roof installed in 2023
Read the full listing description
A long gated driveway is the approach to this very private Classic 1939 gem situated on 6.2 acres featuring beautiful grounds and towering specimen trees, heated swimming pool, tennis court, and multiple terraces. Entire property fenced to keep critters out and pets in. Fabulous family room addition by Hobbs. Four fireplaces. Recreation Room on the lower level (29x15) with fireplace. No air conditioning in LR, DR, solarium. Radiant heat in solarium. Leak protection system. New roof 2023.
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 | $3,400,000 | |
| Original list price | $3,850,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $3,400,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $42,500. 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
Hugh Halsell
SmartMLS · Listing #24000926 · Closed
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