177 Leroy Ave Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 2,600,000 Sold Feb 5, 2025
85 days on market, 126% sale-to-list ratio
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,316 sq ft
  • 2.98 acres
  • 1930 year built
  • 1 car garage

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

4 bedrooms beds
4 full baths
3,316 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Lower Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Composite Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level)
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Built-In Hutch, Fireplace, Island, Pantry, Wide Board Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • 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

Cooling

  • Central air

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

Driveway

  • Private
  • Paved
  • Asphalt

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.

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

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