1658 Ponus Rdg New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 2,600,000 Sold Jan 28, 2025
149 days on market, 108% sale-to-list ratio
  • 5 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 6,619 sq ft
  • 2.21 acres
  • 1994 year built
  • 3 cars garage
  • Laurel Reservoir
Map of 1658 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840 single family home

About the Home

Discover luxury and privacy at this stunning colonial on iconic Ponus Ridge. Set on 2.2 lush acres with perennial gardens and bordering conservation land, this west-side oasis is minutes from town, trains, and West Elementary School. Move-in with a new roof, renovated bathrooms, freshly painted interiors, and meticulous mechanicals, this home blends elegance with modern convenience. The grand two-story foyer with custom millwork throughout leads to gorgeous living spaces, including a living room with a marble mahogany fireplace, a formal dining room with a wet bar, and a family room featuring a cathedral ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, and a wall of windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The chef's kitchen is a dream, offering Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Miele appliances, an oversized island, a walk-in pantry, and a sunny dining area with deck access. A screened three-season porch with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and mahogany floors is perfect for enjoying indoor-outdoor living. The luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-like bath and three walk-in closets. Four additional bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and an au pair/in-law suite with private stairway complete the upper level. The walk-out lower level offers versatility with a great room, gym, second office, half bath, and storage. Outside, relax or entertain on the expansive deck, slate patio or around the firepit, all while enjoying unmatched privacy. This estate is a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience!

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
3 full + 3 half baths
6,619 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Double-Sink, Island, Pantry
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Double-Sink, Hydro-Tub, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Office (Lower Level)
  • Family Room (Main Level) Palladian Window(s), 2 Story Window(s), 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Balcony/Deck, Beams, Ceiling Fan
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Full Bath (Upper Level) Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Double-Sink, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) Wet Bar, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Remodeled, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet, Tub w/Shower
  • Other (Lower Level)
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Great Room (Lower Level) Remodeled, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, French Doors, Partial Bath, Patio/Terrace
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Exercise room, Foyer, Laundry room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot air, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Ceiling fans
  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - available
  • Central vacuum
  • Open floor plan
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Cook top
  • Wall oven
  • Convection oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Home Automation

  • Lighting
  • Security system
  • Thermostat(s)

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Partial
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Cooled
  • Partially finished
  • Liveable space
  • Partial with walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: first floor
  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Generator
  • Generator ready
  • Programmable thermostat
  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Porch-screened
  • Porch-enclosed
  • Gutters
  • French doors
  • Patio
  • Sidewalk
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • River
  • View

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.21 acres
  • Corner lot
  • Rear lot
  • Lightly wooded
  • Borders open space
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Water view

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Health club
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Private rec facilities

Construction Details

Style
colonial
Construction year
1994
Exterior Siding
shingle, stone, wood
Foundation
concrete
Roof
asphalt shingle

- Waterfront - Laurel Reservoir

Direct waterfront:
YES
Islands:
4
Swimming:
not allowed
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Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date January 28, 2025
Closed date June 26, 2025
Days on market 149 days
List price $ 2,395,000
Close price $ 2,600,000
Sale-to-list ratio 108%
Tax amount $ 26,312
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Assumed conventional
MLS ID #24064803
List Agent Indira Desai Christie
List Office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.

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