153 Carter St New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 3,125,000 Sold Oct 10, 2023
162 days on market, 93% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 153 Carter Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 single family home
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About the Home

Welcome to this 5 bedroom, 5 bath dream oasis nestled in the heart of New Canaan moments from the village center. This charming colonial residence sits gracefully on an expansive 1.79-acre lot, offering over 7,700 square feet of meticulously crafted living space across four inviting levels. Offering exceptional versatility, three private home offices/studies are thoughtfully placed on different levels. Cooking is a delight in your gourmet kitchen, complete with a Viking range and a spacious island. You'll find the convenience of a wet bar, butler’s pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and a generous eat-in area that bridges the kitchen and family room opening onto a patio with a pergola perfect for sunset entertaining. For wine enthusiasts, discover a dedicated, temperature-controlled wine room (measuring a remarkable 10x36), ready to accommodate over 1,500 bottles of your favorite vintages. The lower level also features your own private billiards and bar area. Embrace a healthy lifestyle with multiple options for your home gym on various levels. After a rejuvenating workout, treat yourself to a refreshing steam shower. Take a refreshing dip in the privately situated oversized heated pool, or unwind in the jacuzzi spa, complete with a captivating waterfall feature. Spend all day in the pool cabana, featuring a charming stone fireplace and a TV, creating the ideal setting for al fresco entertaining. A life well lived and memories made - welcome home.

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
4 full + 2 half baths
7,700 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Jack & Jill Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Media Room (Lower Level) Book Shelves, Built-In Hutch, Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Entertainment Center, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Built-Ins, Tile Floor
  • Primary Bath (Upper Level) Double-Sink, Dressing Room, Stall Shower, Whirlpool Tub, Walk-In Closet, Stone Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Palladian Window(s), Wet Bar, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Upper Level) Wall/Wall Carpet, On 3rd Floor
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Exercise room, Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Wine cellar

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot air, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired
  • Central vacuum
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Built in audio
  • Security system

Attic

  • Walk-up
  • Finished
  • Heated

Basement

  • Full with walk-out
  • Fully finished
  • Heated
  • Cooled
  • Interior access
  • Storage

Laundry

  • Location: conveniently located off kitchen
  • Main level

Exterior Features

  • Cabana
  • French doors
  • Garden area
  • Grill
  • Hot tub
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Terrace
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage
  • Paved

Swimming Pool

  • In ground pool
  • Spa
  • Heated
  • Gunite

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.79 acres
  • Level lot
  • Rolling
  • Fence - full
  • Fence - wood
  • Professionally landscaped

Driveway

  • Private
  • Paved

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Library
  • Paddle tennis
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Public transportation
  • Stables/riding

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1999

Exterior Siding
clapboard, wood

Foundation
block, concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle, wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Smith Ridge Road - Canoe Hill Road neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #170601754
Status Closed
Listing date October 10, 2023
Closed date March 20, 2024
Days on market 162 days
List price $ 3,350,000
Close price $ 3,125,000
Sale-to-list ratio 93%
Tax amount $ 28,580
Tax year july 2023-june 2024
Financing used Withheld


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