5 Laurel Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 2,750,000 Sold Jun 12, 2024
125 days on market, 98% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 5 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 single family home
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About the Home

Welcome to your dream home beautifully sited on almost 2 acres with a pool, spa and flat back yard for enjoying the surrounding peace and serenity. Located minutes from New Canaan's vibrant downtown, renowned for its exceptional schools and community, this fabulous 5-bedroom center hall colonial exudes elegance and charm at every turn. Step into the gracious foyer with a sweeping staircase and views through the music room to the sparkling pool and large flagstone deck. The high ceilings and expansive rooms are flooded with natural light and create an inviting atmosphere for both relaxing evenings at home and entertaining guests. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, boasting top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and a center island perfect for culinary creations. Adjacent is a spacious family room featuring a cozy fireplace, vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to the picturesque terrace and views of the lush surroundings and vegetable garden. The formal rooms include an expansive dining room and library with western facing bay windows, perfect for enjoying magnificent sunsets from the home's elevated location. The spacious living room with built ins and a fireplace open to the private backyard and beautiful pool. At the end of the day, retreat to the elegant primary bedroom to enjoy a sauna in the luxurious bathroom. At the top of the stairs is a sun-drenched room with French doors currently being used by the resident photographer as an office however

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
6,108 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Dining Area, French Doors
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Family Room (Main Level) 2 Story Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, French Doors
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Library (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Wet Bar
  • Other (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-In Hutch, French Doors
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bath
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bath
  • Studio Apt (Upper Level) Full Bath, Walk-In Closet

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Unfinished

Laundry

  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Gutters
  • Garden area
  • French doors
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Spa
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.94 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Private rec facilities
  • Public transportation

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1986

Exterior Siding
clapboard

Foundation
block

Roof
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 #24024877
Status Closed
Listing date June 12, 2024
Closed date October 15, 2024
Days on market 125 days
List price $ 2,795,000
Close price $ 2,750,000
Sale-to-list ratio 98%
Tax amount $ 32,596
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Conventional arm


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