72 Wellesley Dr New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 2,750,000 Sold Apr 9, 2025
180 days on market, 105% sale-to-list ratio
  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,852 sq ft
  • 2.01 acres
  • 1967 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

This stunning home is designed to impress, offering both style and functionality in a highly desirable location. You're greeted by a sense of timeless elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, a well-organized message center, and a butler's pantry. The family room serves as the heart of the home, with a striking stone fireplace as the focal point, complemented by built-ins. A formal living room exudes sophistication, with a custom mantle framing the polished slate fireplace, while the formal dining room offers rich paneling. The office is a true standout, with cathedral ceilings and hand-hewn antique beams. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat, featuring custom cabinetry and a spa-like marble bath. Waterworks faucets and fixtures throughout. A lower level offers a variety of spaces including a playroom, art & crafts area, gym, and cedar-lined bath with steam shower. Outside, a bluestone patio invites you to enjoy the fresh air, while stone walls, a fire pit and a professionally landscaped yard provide a beautiful space. A special offering!

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
4,852 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Living Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Breakfast Nook, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Lower Level)
  • Office (Lower Level) Built-Ins, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Family Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) 2 Story Window(s), 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Exercise room, Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Steam/sauna

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot water
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - available
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Wall oven
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Thermostat(s)

Attic

  • Storage space
  • Floored
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Fully finished

Laundry

  • Upper level

Energy Features

  • Generator
  • Programmable thermostat
  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • Stone wall
  • French doors

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.01 acres
  • Fence - partial
  • Lightly wooded
  • Dry
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Rolling

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Park
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Public transportation
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1967

Exterior Siding
clapboard, stone

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Ponus Ridge neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date April 09, 2025
Closed date October 06, 2025
Days on market 180 days
List price $ 2,595,000
Close price $ 2,750,000
Sale-to-list ratio 105%
Tax amount $ 21,617
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
Financing used Conventional arm
MLS ID #24083192
List Agent Jaime Sneddon
Co-List Agent Kendall Sneddon
List Office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Co-List Office william pitt sotheby's int'l

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