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
Room Details
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Den (Main Level)
Fireplace, Partial Bath
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, French Doors
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Living Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace
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Family Room (Main Level)
Wet Bar, Fireplace
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Other (Main Level)
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Walk-In Closet
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath
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Rec/Play Room (Lower Level)
French Doors
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Library (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Eating Space, Island
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
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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
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.
- $2.00M med. price
- 15 homes for sale
- $1.66M med. price
- 5 homes for sale
- $1.83M med. price
- 49 homes for sale
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 |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
87 North Wilton Road
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