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Stamford, CT / SOLD
205 Saddle Hill RoadStamford, CT 06903
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Sale Price$1,950,000ClosedJanuary 5, 2022
Open house
Our Take
205 Saddle Hill Road is a Mid-Century lakefront home on Lake Miranda, originally designed by Modernist architect James Evans in 1963. The current owners renovated it in 2018 with Dufner Heighes Architects and Murphy Brothers Contracting. Features include White Oak floors, a custom Henry Built kitchen with BlueStar appliances and Caesarstone counters, a rebuilt cantilevered deck, a garden loggia, and custom energy-efficient Pella windows. The property includes professionally landscaped grounds and an additional lakefront parcel.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170420546- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 3,103
- Year built
- 1963
- Acres
- 2.65
- Property taxes
- $15,246
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Lakefront setting on Lake Miranda
- Designed by Modernist architect James Evans
- 2018 renovation with Dufner Heighes Architects
- Custom Henry Built kitchen with BlueStar appliances
- Rebuilt cantilevered deck overlooking the lake
- Garden loggia at the heart of the home
- Professionally landscaped 1.59-acre grounds
- Additional 1.06-acre lakefront parcel
Read the full listing description
Enjoy autumn on the lake! This turnkey jewelbox on Lake Miranda is a Mid-Century lover’s dream come true. Originally designed by Modernist Architect James Evans in 1963, this rare, lakefront find was renovated down to the studs in 2018 by its current owners who hired Dufner Heighes Architects and Murphy Brothers Contracting to give it a sleek, A-grade update. Now its retro charm and exceptional water views can be enjoyed among the comforts of all new plumbing and electrical, a new roof, 4" White Oak floors, a custom Henry Built Kitchen with BlueStar appliances and Caesarstone counters, Nest thermostats, a new well, a reverse osmosis water system, an additional bathroom, a rebuilt cantilevered deck overlooking the lake and luxurious finishes throughout! Unforgettable details like a beautiful garden loggia at the heart of the home and new, custom energy efficient Pella windows that frame the natural world beyond create a perfect modern oasis. And what a world it is! Sited on 1.59 professionally landscaped and low-maintenance acres, the gently sloping terrain punctuated by stunning stone outcroppings benefits from an additional 1.06 lot (Parcel ID 24-401-23) directly on the lake. Convenient to Stamford, New Canaan, Pound Ridge, Bedford and Greenwich while only 1 hour to Grand Central, this is modern lake-front living at its very best.
Schools
- Elementary
- Northeast
- Middle
- Turn of River
- High
- Westhill
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,950,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,500,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,950,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,500. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Aimee Scher
SmartMLS · Listing #170420546 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT.
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