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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
945 Oenoke RidgeNew Canaan, CT 06840
The buyer could have saved at least$91,500 in brokerage fees*
When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $91,500.
See how the commission rebate works ↗*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.
Sale Price$6,100,000ClosedAugust 19, 2025
Open house
Our Take
945 Oenoke Ridge is a six-bedroom estate set on more than five acres, with roots in an 1890s cow barn transformed by the Hobbs family with architects Joeb Moore and Louise Brooks. A two-story great room combines a stone fireplace, post-and-beam framing, and antique pine floors. The home also includes a first-floor primary suite, a walk-out lower level with a wine cellar and playroom, and a detached three-car garage with a guest apartment. Outside are a heated gunite pool overlooking the reservoir, terraced gardens, meadows, and a producing apple orchard.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24093360- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 7,336
- Year built
- 1891
- Acres
- 5.08
- Property taxes
- $46,632
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Two-story great room with stone fireplace
- Antique pine floors and post-and-beam framing
- First-floor primary suite with sitting room
- Walk-out lower level with wine cellar and playroom
- Guest apartment within detached three-car garage
- Heated gunite pool overlooking the reservoir
- Terraced gardens, meadows, and specimen trees
- Producing apple orchard
Read the full listing description
Set on over five private acres along New Canaan's coveted Oenoke Ridge, this extraordinary estate is a reimagined 1890s cow barn masterfully transformed by the Hobbs family with architects Joeb Moore and Louise Brooks. Blending agrarian charm with refined modern design, the residence honors its heritage while offering sophisticated comfort. A tree-lined drive and landscape lighting set a gracious tone on arrival. Inside, the dramatic two-story great room features a soaring stone fireplace, post-and-beam framing, and antique pine floors. A storybook catwalk leads to a second-floor library, while the sunlit gourmet kitchen flows into a breakfast room and formal entertaining spaces. The six-bedroom layout includes a first-floor primary suite with a sitting room ideal for a nursery or office. The walk-out lower level offers a wine cellar, playroom, bedroom, and full bath. A detached three-car garage includes a guest apartment with its own entrance, living room, bedroom, and bath-perfect for in-laws or extended stays. Outdoor living is elevated with a heated gunite pool overlooking the reservoir, a fireplace, meditation pool, and secret garden path. Designed by Kathryn Herman Design, the award-winning landscape features terraced gardens, meadows, specimen trees, and a producing apple orchard. Just minutes from town, this is a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of New Canaan's history.
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 | $6,100,000 | |
| Original list price | $6,195,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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View sold homes in New Canaan →*Base estimate: $6,100,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $91,500. For the $5M+ tier, we offer a 60% rebate or more; contact Cress to determine any additional rebate. 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 Serhant Connecticut, LLC
Danielle Malloy
SmartMLS · Listing #24093360 · Closed
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