About the Home
Welcome to The Wedding Cottage. This charming colonial was built in 1930 and is nestled on a 2.98-acre lot in the heart of town. With exquisite period moldings and millwork, stunning architectural details, brick and wide plank flooring, in a rare and unique setting; it's a special place to call home. It offers a large kitchen with gourmet appliances and a gas fireplace, a beautifully paneled living room with extra large stone fireplace, a sun-filled family room with views of the sunrise and sunsets, a first floor office/bedroom with a chic bar area. Upstairs has a master bedroom with French doors to a large balcony which overlooks the stunning grounds. Three other bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study/playroom and a back staircase. The extra large mudroom with its stunning heated brick floor offers a gorgous entryway and fabulous storage. Step outside to enjoy and entertain on the flagstone terrace surrounded by a meticulously designed (Sarah McCool Landscape Architect) outdoor space with stone walls, a grand stone fire pit and a harmonious blend of lush greenery, vibrant flowers, carefully placed trees and shrubs, an abundance of carefully curated specimen plantings which offers seasonal color variation and balanced textures. A large shed is perfect for storage, a workout area or fun space.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Rec/Play Room (Upper Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Lower Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Composite Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
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Living Room (Main Level)
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Built-In Hutch, Fireplace, Island, Pantry, Wide Board Floor
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Family Room (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
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Office (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Foyer, Mud room
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 2
- Heating: baseboard, hot air, radiant
- Heat fuel type: electric, oil, propane
- Fuel tank: in basement
Interior Features
- Audio system
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - pre-wired
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas cooktop
- Gas range
- Wall oven
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Subzero
- Disposal
- Washer
- Electric dryer
- Wine chiller
Home Automation
- Built in audio
- Lighting
- Security system
- Thermostat(s)
Attic
- Unfinished
- Storage space
- Floored
- Walk-up
Basement
- Partial
- Unfinished
- Heated
- Storage
- Garage access
- Interior access
- Concrete floor
Laundry
- Location: bathroom, basement
- Lower level
- Upper level
Energy Features
- Fireplace insert
- Generator ready
- Programmable thermostat
- Storm doors
- Storm windows
Exterior Features
- Lighting
- French doors
- Patio
- Balcony
- Shed
- Fruit trees
- Garden area
- Stone wall
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
- Attached garage
- Under house garage
- Paved
- Driveway
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 2.98 acres
- Fence - wood
- Fence - stone
- Fence - rail
- Fence - electric pet
- Secluded
- Some wetlands
- Lightly wooded
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: pub. sewer connected
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Library
- Paddle tennis
- Park
- Playground/tot lot
- Public transportation
- Shopping/mall
Construction Details
- Style
- colonial
- Construction year
- 1930
- Exterior Siding
- clapboard, brick
- Foundation
- brick, stone
- Roof
- asphalt shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in Noroton Heights neighborhood, in the town of Darien.
- $1.75M med. price
- 4 homes for sale
- $2.06M med. price
- 35 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
Status |
Closed |
Listing date |
February 05, 2025 |
Closed date |
May 01, 2025 |
Days on market |
85 days |
List price |
$ 2,050,000 |
Close price |
$ 2,600,000 |
Sale-to-list ratio |
126% |
Tax amount |
$ 16,750 |
Tax year |
july 2024-june 2025 |
Financing used |
Cash |
MLS ID |
#24071603 |
List Agent |
Kim Swift |
Co-List Agent |
Abigail Moore |
List Office |
Houlihan Lawrence |
Co-List Office |
houlihan lawrence |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.