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Ridgefield, CT / SOLD
11 Shadow LaneRidgefield, CT 06877
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Sale Price$2,400,000ClosedJuly 28, 2024
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Our Take
11 Shadow Lane in Ridgefield combines an 1860 antique farmhouse with a separate guest cottage on 1.34 acres. The property includes a gunite pool, level yard, mature trees, flowering and perennial gardens, and a private driveway to the cottage. An addition and renovation were completed in 1996 by architect Sean O’Kane. Interior features include custom millwork, paneled walls, coffered ceilings, hardwood, French doors, built-ins, a library, office, primary suite, and lower-level media/recreation space.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170626095- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,628
- Year built
- 1860
- Acres
- 1.34
- Property taxes
- $20,618
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- 1.34-acre grounds with a gunite pool
- Separate legal-rental guest cottage
- 1996 addition and renovation by Sean O’Kane
- Custom millwork and coffered ceilings
- Bright open kitchen with center island
- Screened porch with herringbone brick floor
- Formal dining room with fireplace
- Perennial gardens and tall privet hedges
Read the full listing description
Remarkable historic country compound in the heart of the village on 1.34 park-like acres w/sprawling level yard, mature trees, flowering gardens, gunite pool, & separate 1,372sf guest cottage (legal rental) with LR, DR, kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 1/1 baths. All the charm of the original 1860 antique farmhouse w/extensive addition/renovation in 1996 by the notable architect Sean O'Kane. Both the main home & guest house have been completely renovated w/the highest attention to detail including custom millwork, paneled walls, coffered ceilings, hardwood, French doors & built-ins throughout. Total 5,628sf in the main home with 4 finished floors, 4-5 bedrooms & 4/1 baths, plus additional 216 sf in the charming screened porch/sun room w/herringbone brick floor. The heart of this gracious home is the bright, open kitchen w/center island, custom cabinetry, built ins, walk-in pantry, custom bar w/refrigerated drawers, plus the adjoining FR w/stacked stone gas fireplace & inviting window seats. Oversized formal DR w/fireplace; private library & separate office, both with built-ins; front & back stairways; impressive primary suite w/marble bath & dressing room; all custom baths throughout; optional BR suite on 3rd floor; plus walk-out media/rec room in lower level. Best of all worlds, just a short walk to Main St., yet complete privacy in the picturesque backyard with prolific perennial gardens, tall privet hedges, towering trees, and private driveway to the gorgeous cottage. Truly special!
Schools
- Elementary
- Veterans Park
- Middle
- East Ridge
- High
- Ridgefield
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,400,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Laura Ancona
SmartMLS · Listing #170626095 · Closed
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