485 Laurel Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 7,250,000 For Sale Active Jan 22, 2025
  • 8 beds
  • 9 baths
  • 7,000 sq ft
  • 17.5 acres
  • 1846 year built
  • 3 cars garage

About the Home

Welcome to Extown Farm, a stunning 17.5-acre estate that once served as New Canaan's historic farm. This rare property offers 3 separate residences, making it perfect for discerned buyers seeking a private compound. At the heart of the estate is the crown jewel: a meticulously restored 7,000 sqft farmhouse that masterfully combines modern luxury with timeless charm. This whole house renovation, completed in 2023 by acclaimed Prutting Custom Builders and designed by renowned architect Joeb Moore, also includes a stunning new addition. Addition features a state-of-the-art kitchen, walk-in pantry, wet bar, family room, foyer/mudroom, luxurious primary suite w/private balcony, double stacked washer/dryer laundry room, and a finished lower level offering additional living space. The estate also showcases a newly constructed 2-bedroom apartment above a 3-bay garage, complete with a private deck overlooking the picturesque park-like lawn, and a gym with a full bath. Across the property, an award-winning 1-bedroom guest cottage boasts a dramatic 2-story great room, an updated kitchen, a sunroom with a cozy fireplace w/breathtaking views, and a new ADA-compliant bathroom. Additional structures include a barn with an indoor basketball hoop-ideal for recreation or reimagined into something special, a former stable, a 2-story hobby house ideal for a separate home office/creative studio, a historic barn, and a seasonal flower and vegetable garden adding to the charm! The beautifully

Rooms & Interior

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

Room Details

  • 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
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Beams, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor, Tub w/Shower
  • Study (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor, Tub w/Shower
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Island, Pantry, Patio/Terrace
  • Family Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, Stall Shower, Wide Board Floor
  • Media Room (Lower Level)
  • Bedroom (Other Level)
  • Bedroom (Other Level)
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Beams, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Bath (Upper Level) Double-Sink, Dressing Room, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Beams, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Lower Level)
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Foyer, Gym, Laundry room, Mud room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: propane
  • Fuel tank: in ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Security system

Appliances

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

Home Automation

  • Security system
  • Thermostat(s)
  • Wired for audio

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Cooled
  • Partially finished
  • Walk-out
  • Liveable space

Laundry

  • Lower level
  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Barn
  • Guest house
  • Hot tub
  • Balcony
  • Fruit trees
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • Paddock

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
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Shopping/mall
  • Stables/riding
  • Tennis courts

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

Status Active
Listing date January 22, 2025
List price $ 7,250,000
Current price $ 7,250,000
Tax amount $ 36,795
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
MLS ID #24070171
List Agent Chau Ngo
List Office Compass Connecticut, LLC

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