About the Home
Discover New Canaan as it was meant to be. This stunner on coveted St. John's Place was built in 1910 and occupied by the same family for 44 years. Every year, the home was improved, and stands today as a testament to the labor of love built and cared for over four decades. Fully modernized to today's high standards with hints of its storied history as one of the loveliest homes in New Canaan. This quintessential home boasts classic cedar shingle siding and roof, high ceilings, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, bay windows, custom plantation shutters and beautiful wainscoting and molding throughout. Prime location on St. John's Place, steps from Elm and Park Street and bordering God's Acre. The picturesque property abuts ACRES of wooded conservation land with a charming, tucked-away pool surrounded by lush plantings and trees. Militantly maintained interiors lovingly updated with four en-suite bedrooms PLUS versatile library/office space with enchanting private spaces throughout this gracious home.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window
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Rec/Play Room (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Beams, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Fireplace
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Office (Main Level)
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Wet Bar, French Doors, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, Slate Floor
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Sun Room (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Den (Upper Level)
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Living Room (Main Level)
Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Sun Room (Main Level)
Engineered Wood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Beams, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Breezeway, Foyer, Sitting room
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 4
- Heating: hot water
- Heat fuel type: oil
- Fuel tank: in basement
Appliances
- Electric cooktop
- Electric range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
Attic
- Heated
- Finished
- Floored
- Walk-up
Basement
- Full
- Unfinished
- Heated
- Storage
- Concrete floor
Exterior Features
- Cabana
- Gutters
- Patio
- Balcony
- Awnings
- Garden area
- Covered deck
- Stone wall
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Attached garage
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 0.85 acres
- Treed
- Borders open space
- Level lot
Utilities
- Water: public water connected
- Sewage: pub. sewer connected
Construction Details
- Style
- other
- Construction year
- 1910
- Exterior Siding
- shingle
- Foundation
- stone
- Roof
- wood shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in Town Center neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.
- $1.57M med. price
- 32 homes for sale
- $2.36M med. price
- 63 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Under contract |
| Listing date |
April 10, 2026 |
| List price |
$ 4,800,000 |
| Current price |
$ 4,800,000 |
| Tax amount |
$ 31,168 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| MLS ID |
#24134303 |
| List Agent |
Kelly Defrancesco |
| List Office |
William Raveis Real Estate |
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
