20 Buttonwood Ln Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 4,500,000 Sold Jun 21, 2026
43 days on market, 104% sale-to-list ratio
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 4,379 sq ft
  • 1.25 acres
  • 1945 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

Welcome to 20 Buttonwood, a timeless Darien classic showcasing a renovated 5 bed 3.5 bath meticulously maintained home w/ expansive property & ultimate privacy. Set on a level, 1.25 acres the property is bordered by protected Land Trust. The flat/dry fenced yard provides endless possibilities for play, entertaining, gardening, and future enhancements. At the heart of the home is a beautifully renovated gourmet kitchen designed for both everyday living & effortless entertaining. The adjoining family, dining, living & sunrooms all flow seamlessly to the outdoor terrace, creating an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor living. Rounding out the first floor is the home office, and the newly renovated mudroom with custom built in lockers, radiant herringbone brick floors, natural oak desk, full size washer dryer & oversized soapstone sink. The 2nd level is home to all 5 bedrooms, including the primary suite w/ large balcony & an in-law suite with separate staircase for flexible living arrangements. The finished LL includes a gym and secondary laundry. The unfinished walk up 3rd floor provides great space for easily accessible storage or the option to finish for an additional 400+ sq ft of living space. Ideally situated on one of Darien's most coveted streets, just moments from Cherry Lawn Park, downtown Darien, Metro-North, and Ox Ridge Elementary, 20 Buttonwood offers a rare combination of escape and convenience. Don't miss this opportunity to own a Darien classic!

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
3 full + 1 half baths
4,379 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Remodeled, Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Remodeled, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Entertainment Center, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, Beams, Built-Ins, Island, Hardwood Floor

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: hydro air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Attic

  • Storage space
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Crawl space
  • Full
  • Heated
  • Sump pump
  • Cooled
  • Partially finished

Laundry

  • Location: full size w/d in mudroom & lower level
  • Lower level
  • Main level

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • French doors
  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Waterfront

  • Beach rights
  • Access

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.25 acres
  • Fence - full
  • Dry
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: pub. sewer connected

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1945

Exterior Siding
clapboard

Foundation
concrete

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Northern Darien neighborhood, in the town of Darien.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date June 21, 2026
Closed date August 03, 2026
Days on market 43 days
List price $ 4,295,000
Close price $ 4,500,000
Sale-to-list ratio 104%
Tax amount $ 25,357
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
Financing used Cash
MLS ID #24185736
List Agent Katie DeSalvo
List Office Compass Connecticut, LLC

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