Westport, CT / 162 DAYS ON MARKET

4 Sherwood Island LaneWestport, CT 06880

Asking price$10,500,000ActiveReduced $4,500,000 (30.0%) from original price · Price history ↓

Our Take

4 Sherwood Island Lane is a 20-acre waterfront property in Westport’s Greens Farms neighborhood, set along a private lane beside protected open space. The property includes a collection of residences and outbuildings, including two circa-1940s guesthouses with three bedrooms each and water views. Outdoor features include a tennis court, indoor pool, pool house, formal gardens, and expansive lawns extending toward the water. The setting also supports birdlife and nature watching, with views across Sherwood Island Park and Long Island Sound.

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*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.

At a glance

Active · MLS #24160355
Bedrooms
7
BathroomsBaths
6 full / 1 half
Square feet
6,215
Year built
1940
Acres
20.85
Property taxes
$73,686

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Private lane beside protected open space
  • Views across Sherwood Island Park and Long Island Sound
  • Two three-bedroom guesthouses with water views
  • Tennis court and indoor pool
  • Pool house and formal gardens
  • Expansive lawns extending toward the water
  • Birdlife and nature-watching opportunities
Read the full listing description

Hidden along a private lane in Westport's Greens Farms neighborhood, this extraordinary 20-acre waterfront estate unfolds as one of the most remarkable shoreline settings ever offered. For more than 65 years, it has been held and enjoyed by the same family as a place to gather, unwind, and take in the ever-changing views across Sherwood Island Park and Long Island Sound. Surrounded by protected open space with no immediate neighbors, the property offers a rare sense of peace and privacy-reminiscent of the Lowcountry, the Hamptons, or Nantucket, a scale and atmosphere seldom found in Westport. Beautiful in every season, the setting also offers extraordinary birdlife and nature watching. Yet it remains moments to the Post Road, train, and town centers, and just one hour from Manhattan. A collection of residences and outbuildings is thoughtfully positioned across the land, including two circa 1940s three-bedroom guesthouses with sweeping water views, creating a true family compound where generations can come together while maintaining a sense of independence. Other structures offer flexibility for staff or future use. The grounds invite a lifestyle centered around the outdoors, with a tennis court, indoor pool, pool house, and formal gardens set within expansive lawns that stretch toward the water. Whether preserved, enhanced, or reimagined, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape a legacy estate-one that will be experienced and remembered for years to come.

Schools

Elementary
Greens Farms
Middle
Bedford
High
Staples

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

A closer look at the location

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4 Sherwood Island Lane, Westport, CT 06880

Price history

DateEventPrice
Latest asking price$10,500,000
Originally listed$15,000,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Base estimate: $10,500,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $157,500. 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 compensation.

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens · (203) 254-1500

Andrew Whiteley

SmartMLS · Listing #24160355 · Active

Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT.

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