85 Bittersweet Ln New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 2,750,000 Sold Jun 17, 2026
62 days on market, 105% sale-to-list ratio
  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,399 sq ft
  • 2.11 acres
  • 1966 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

Tucked away at the end of a coveted cul-de-sac, this storybook expanded Cape blends timeless charm with exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful indoor-outdoor living. Surrounded by spectacular gardens, this special home offers four bedrooms, four full and one half baths, and thoughtfully designed spaces filled with warmth and character. At the heart of the home are inviting living and entertaining spaces, including a gracious living room, elegant dining room, cozy family room, and a sun-drenched sunroom wrapped in glass doors that open to the breathtaking grounds beyond. An office tucked beneath the dormers provides a private and inspiring workspace, while recently added first-floor laundry room adds everyday practicality with built ins, storage and a wine refrigerator. The serene primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a large west-facing deck perfect for enjoying sunset views over the gardens. Every room reflects the quality and care with which this home was built and lovingly maintained. Offering the rare combination of privacy, charm, and an exceptional cul-de-sac location, this is a home that feels both timeless and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Once there, you won't want to leave!

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
4,399 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Family Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Dining Area
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Office (Upper Level) Built-Ins
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level)
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Dining Area, Fireplace, Sliders
  • Great Room (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Breakfast Bar, Built-In Hutch, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Book Shelves, Full Bath
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

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

Basement

  • Full
  • Partially finished

Laundry

  • Location: built ins, storage, sink,
  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Gutters
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • French doors
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.11 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • On cul-de-sac

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Private rec facilities
  • Public transportation

Construction Details

Style
cape cod

Construction year
1966

Exterior Siding
shingle, brick

Foundation
block

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date June 17, 2026
Closed date August 18, 2026
Days on market 62 days
List price $ 2,595,000
Close price $ 2,750,000
Sale-to-list ratio 105%
Tax amount $ 18,949
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
Financing used Cash
MLS ID #24184625
List Agent Michele Murray Sloan
List Office Houlihan Lawrence

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