485 Laurel Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 7,250,000 For Sale Active Jun 13, 2024
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About the Home

Welcome to Extown Farm. This 17.5 acre property is truly one of a kind offering three separate residences to accommodate a discerning buyer seeking a private compound on an extraordinary piece of land. Comprised of eight structures, the crown jewel of this estate is a 7,000 Sq Ft farmhouse, once part of New Canaan's historic farm. The main house has been painstakingly restored to the highest caliber by renowned Prutting Custom Builders in 2023. Fully equipped with all modern amenities while tastefully preserving many of the original details. The main level features a stunning new kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, adjacent to a family room with a fireplace and French doors leading to a stone patio and manicured garden. A formal living room, sitting room, office, sun room, butlers pantry and mudroom and powder room complete the main level living spaces. The upstairs houses five spacious bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a large bathroom, dressing room, and a balcony overlooking the picturesque property. The lower level offers an additional room, bathroom, ample storage, and potential for a media room and wine cellar. The large garage building includes three car bays and a heated gym area with a bath. The second floor hosts a brand new two-bedroom apartment with a large deck offering views of the bucolic park-like acreage.

Rooms & Interior

8 bedrooms beds
8 full + 1 half baths
7,000 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Sun Room (Main Level) Beams, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Book Shelves, Dry Bar, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, Wet Bar, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Beams, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Other Level)
  • Bedroom (Other Level)
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Bath (Upper Level) Remodeled, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Other Level)
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Foyer, Gym, Laundry room, Mud room, Sitting room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: propane
  • Fuel tank: in ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Security system

Appliances

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

Home Automation

  • Security system
  • Wired for audio

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Storage
  • Partially finished
  • Liveable space

Laundry

  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Fruit trees
  • Barn
  • Guest house
  • Stable
  • Stone wall
  • Paddock
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Detached garage

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 17.5 acres
  • Dry
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Rolling
  • Open lot

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Library
  • Park
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Public transportation
  • Shopping/mall
  • Stables/riding

Construction Details

Style
antique, farm house

Construction year
1846

Exterior Siding
clapboard

Foundation
concrete, stone

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

MLS ID #24024752
Status Active
Listing date June 13, 2024
List price $ 7,250,000
Current price $ 7,250,000
Tax amount $ 36,795
Tax year july 2024-june 2025

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