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485 Laurel Road, New Canaan CT 06840

Current Price: $7,250,000

8 beds 9 baths 7000 sq. ft

Last Update: 11/21/2024

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

Welcome to Extown Farm. This 17.5 acre property is truly one of a kind offering three separate residences to accommodate a discerning buyer seeking a private compound on an extraordinary piece of land. Comprised of eight structures, the crown jewel of this estate is a 7,000 Sq Ft farmhouse, once part of New Canaans historic farm. The main house has been painstakingly restored to the highest caliber by renowned Prutting Custom Builders in 2023. Fully equipped with all modern amenities while tastefully preserving many of the original details. The main level features a stunning new kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, adjacent to a family room with a fireplace and French doors leading to a stone patio and manicured garden. A formal living room, sitting room, office, sun room, butlers pantry and mudroom and powder room complete the main level living spaces. The upstairs houses five spacious bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a large bathroom, dressing room, and a balcony overlooking the picturesque property. The lower level offers an additional room, bathroom, ample storage, and potential for a media room and wine cellar. The large garage building includes three car bays and a heated gym area with a bath. The second floor hosts a brand new two-bedroom apartment with a large deck offering views of the bucolic park-like acreage.

Across the street, an award-winning, exquisitely restored guest cottage features a sitting porch, updated kitchen, a two-story great room, and a recently added luxurious ADA-compliant bath with an attached exterior ramp entry. The adjacent barn serves as storage and includes indoor basketball hoops. Additional structures include a former stable, a two-story Hobby House ideal for an art studio or a writers cabin, and a large barn previously used for cow milking and pig and pony housing, now primarily used for storage with a large garden and turkey shed behind. The grounds have been lovingly tended by the same garden staff for over 30 years, creating a year-round display of flowers, vegetables, color, and tranquility. The expansive property offers numerous possibilities, including agriculture, animal raising, a sprawling art and sculpture park, and ample room for a pool, pool house, and tennis court. This historically significant New Canaan property awaits a new steward to enjoy its unique and diverse lifestyle.

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Residential Property Information for 485 Laurel Road, New Canaan CT 06840

MLS #: 24024752

Style: Antique,Farm House

Color:

Total Rooms:

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 9

Acres: 17.5

Year Built: 1846 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $36,795

Zoning: 4AC

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $2,279,760 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 7000; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 7000

Features
Appliances Incl.: Gas Cooktop,Wall Oven,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Freezer,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
Laundry Location & Info: Upper Level 
Fireplaces: 6
Interior Features: Security System
Home Automation: Security System,Wired For Audio
Attic: Pull-Down Stairs
Basement Desc.: Full,Storage,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees,Barn,Guest House,Stable,Stone Wall,Paddock,Patio
Foundation: Concrete,Stone
Roof: Wood Shingle
Parking Spaces: 3
Garage/Parking Type: Detached Garage
Swimming Pool: 0
Waterfront Feat.: Not Applicable
Lot Description: Dry,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling,Open Lot
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course,Library,Park,Private School(s),Public Pool,Public Transportation,Shopping/Mall,Stables/Riding
In Flood Zone: 0
Occupied: Owner
Utility Information

Hot Water System Propane,Domestic

Heat Type: Hot Air

Fueled By: Propane.

Cooling: Central Air

Fuel Tank Location: In Ground

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: East

Intermediate: Per Board of Ed

Middle: Saxe Middle

High School: New Canaan

Marketing History

Current List Price: $7,250,000

Original List Price: $7,250,000

DOM: 161

Listing Date: 6/13/2024

Last Updated: 6/13/2024 12:36:08 PM

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: Chau Ngo

List Office Name: Douglas Elliman of Connecticut