87 North Wilton Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 4,995,000 For Sale Active Jan 28, 2025
  • 6 beds
  • 7 baths
  • 8,500 sq ft
  • 6.63 acres
  • 1951 year built
  • pool house
  • 4 cars garage

About the Home

Step into a world of elegance and history at Orchard Ridge, an extraordinary estate with an illustrious past. This magnificent property has been home to notable figures such as Faith Hill & Tim McGraw during the filming of Stepford Wives, GE CEO, Jack Welch, and the philanthropic Dunning family, known for their contributions to NC's Dunning Field/Stadium. Property Highlights: 6.6 acres of spectacular private property with sweeping lawns, rows of varietal apple trees and perennial gardens with beautiful rolling landscapes. Main House: 7 Fireplaces, 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms Chef's-Grade Country Kitchen: Perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Entertaining Spaces: Large rooms designed for hosting gatherings. Family Gathering Rooms: Cozy & inviting light-filled spaces. Elegant Living Room: Featuring walls of windows & 9+ ft ceilings. Primary Suite: Sitting room, spacious dressing areas, and a professional-level gym. Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms in the main house, offering ample space for everyone. Guest Cottage: A separate cottage with an additional bedroom, kitchenette, full bath and laundry. Amenities: Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Pool House with full kitchen for poolside entertaining and cabana with bathroom & shower. Orchard Ridge is more than just a home; it's a sophisticated retreat that offers the best of New Canaan living.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
5 full + 2 half baths
8,500 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Den (Main Level) Fireplace, Partial Bath
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, French Doors
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace
  • Family Room (Main Level) Wet Bar, Fireplace
  • Other (Main Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) French Doors
  • Library (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Eating Space, Island
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Foyer, Gym, Laundry room, Mud room, Sitting room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Heating: baseboard, hot air, hot water, steam
  • Heat fuel type: electric, oil
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Cable - pre-wired
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Basement

  • Crawl space
  • Full
  • Storage
  • Fully finished
  • Partially finished
  • Full with walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: 1-guesthouse 2-main flr 3-second flr
  • Main level
  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Breezeway
  • Cabana
  • Guest house
  • French doors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Fruit trees
  • Garden area

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 4
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Heated
  • Pool house
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 6.63 acres
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Rolling

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Health club
  • Library
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1951

Exterior Siding
clapboard, wood

Foundation
concrete

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located at the intersection of two neighborhoods,
Smith Ridge Road - Canoe Hill Road and Bald Hill, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date January 28, 2025
List price $ 4,995,000
Current price $ 4,995,000
Tax amount $ 51,389
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
MLS ID #24070936
List Agent Hannelore Kaplan
List Office William Raveis Real Estate

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