17 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 9,895,000 For Sale Active Sep 2, 2025
  • 6 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 7,174 sq ft
  • 2.45 acres
  • 1909 year built
  • 3 cars garage
  • waterfront
Open House

About the Home

Introducing one of Tokeneke's most iconic waterfront estates-available for the first time in 50 years. This rare and storied compound is set on 2.4 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds with 180 feet of private shoreline along Long Island Sound. It offers an unrivaled blend of historic charm, timeless elegance, and breathtaking coastal beauty. A sweeping two-story paneled foyer leads to a gracious formal living and dining rooms with soaring ceilings, fireplaces, and uninterrupted views of the water. Sunlight pours into the sophisticated sunroom-an ideal setting for quiet mornings or refined entertaining. The expansive kitchen and breakfast area open seamlessly to a family room with a granite fireplace, while a discreet back stairway leads to a stunning double-height billiards room with vaulted, beamed ceilings. The second floor is anchored by a grand primary suite with an oversized waterfront balcony, offering a private vantage point for sunsets over the Sound. Two additional bedrooms complete this level, with three more on the top floor to accommodate family or guests in style. A separate three-car garage includes a fully finished upper level with a full bath-ideal for a guest suite, gym, or private office. This exceptional estate embodies the quiet prestige of a bygone era, offering privacy, beauty, and unparalleled access to the water-all in the heart of Darien's most coveted private enclave. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a true coastal masterpiece.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
7,174 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 2 Story Window(s), Fireplace
  • Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Dining Area
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Full Bath, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Family Room (Main Level) Fireplace
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Book Shelves, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot water
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Window unit

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Gas range
  • Oven/range
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Electric dryer

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Floored
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Partial
  • Unfinished
  • Interior access
  • Partial with hatchway
  • Concrete floor

Laundry

  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • Garden area
  • Guest house
  • French doors
  • Underground sprinkler
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Detached garage
  • Driveway

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • L. i. sound frontage
  • Walk to water
  • Beach rights
  • Association required
  • Access

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.45 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • Water view

Driveway

  • Paved

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

HOA Fee

  • $ 4,539 annually

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1909

Exterior Siding
stone

Foundation
block, concrete

Roof
slate


Open Houses

There is 1 scheduled open house for 17 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT.
November 20, 2025 Nov 20, 2025 10:00 - 12:00 (broker)

Area & Town

This home is located in Tokeneke neighborhood, in the town of Darien.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date September 02, 2025
List price $ 9,895,000
Current price $ 9,895,000
Tax amount $ 109,003
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24115997
List Agent Douglas Milne
List Office Houlihan Lawrence

17 Contentment Island Road Home Photos

Because we love Fairfield County!

© Copyright 1999 - 2025 Dagny's LLC. - 20 Windy Ridge Place Wilton, CT 06897 - Terms & Conditions