197 Bowery Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 2,795,000 For Sale Active May 5, 2026
  • 6 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 5,549 sq ft
  • 4.69 acres
  • 1969 year built
  • 3 cars garage
  • waterfront

About the Home

Privately set at the end of a long drive and elevated to capture tranquil reservoir views, this more than 5,500 square foot Colonial offers a rare sense of serenity and scale. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, the home features beautifully proportioned interiors and oversized windows that bathe each space in light. The grand living room with fireplace opens seamlessly to a screened porch, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor experience ideal for quiet mornings or relaxed entertaining. A spacious eat-in kitchen with SubZero, Wolf and Miele appliances, huge center island, and skylight connects to the inviting family room with fireplace. The second level offers a refined primary suite along with five additional bedrooms, including ensuite and Jack-and-Jill configurations. Surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds, with a tennis court and charming gazebo, the property offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from town.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
5 full + 1 half baths
5,549 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Built-Ins, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Ceiling Fan, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Skylight, Granite Counters, Dining Area, French Doors, Island, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Main Level) Ceiling Fan, Slate Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Skylight, Full Bath, Steam/Sauna, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, Marble Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Mud room, Workshop

Home Features

Heating

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

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Wall oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Garage access
  • Partially finished

Laundry

  • Main level

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Pond

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 4.69 acres
  • Some wetlands
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Water view

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1969

Exterior Siding
shingle, brick, wood

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date May 05, 2026
List price $ 2,795,000
Current price $ 2,795,000
Tax amount $ 26,093
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24166472
List Agent John Dunn
List Office Compass Connecticut, LLC

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