31 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 6,495,000 For Sale Active Mar 5, 2025
  • 6 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 6,586 sq ft
  • 2 acres
  • 1912 year built
  • 2 cars garage
  • waterfront
31 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820 | For Sale at $6,495,000
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About the Home

Premier Darien Waterfront Residence on Contentment Island Road, in the private Tokeneke Association! This exquisitely renovated estate seamlessly blends classic beauty with modern amenities, catering to the desires of today's discerning homebuyers. This property boasts abundant space, featuring direct water access complemented by a private dock and moorings, as well as a charming guest house, nestled within its expansive two acre grounds. Features include: 7 fireplaces, heart of pine flooring, and 9+ ceilings throughout. The Main Level boasts spacious open living areas with direct views of the water, gourmet Chef's Kitchen and Family Room, custom Library, lovely Living Room, Dining Room with beautiful coffered ceiling, and a stunning Sunroom with panoramic water views. The Second floor offers: 4 large Bedrooms and three Full Baths with direct water views, including a Primary suite with a lovely Sitting Room/Office. The Third Floor includes a large Media room, an additional Bedroom, two Bonus Rooms (Gym and Office) and a Full Bath. Minutes to downtown Darien, Rowayton, shops, restaurants, trains, and Award Winning Schools! A rare opportunity for coastal living just 40 miles from NYC. Also, enjoy outstanding evening sunsets!

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
5 full + 1 half baths
6,586 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Other (Main Level) Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Library (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Wet Bar, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Beams, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Limestone Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Hydro-Tub, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Media Room (Other Level) Entertainment Center, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Built-Ins, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Full Bath (Upper Level)
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Entertainment Center, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bath (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Double-Sink, Dressing Room, Hydro-Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Other Level) Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Jack & Jill Bath (Upper Level) Corian Counters, Double-Sink, Tub w/Shower
  • Half Bath (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Full Bath (Upper Level) Tub w/Shower, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Other Level) Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Exercise room, Foyer, Gym, Laundry room, Mud room, Sitting room, Wine cellar

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Heating: hot air, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired
  • Open floor plan
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Electric range
  • Convection range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Subzero
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant hot water tap
  • Washer
  • Electric dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Lock(s)
  • Security system
  • Thermostat(s)

Attic

  • Storage space
  • Floored
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Storage

Laundry

  • Location: adjacent to mudroom and back stairs
  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Garden area
  • Guest house
  • Stone wall
  • French doors
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage
  • Paved
  • Driveway

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • L. i. sound frontage
  • Dock or mooring
  • View

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Water view
  • Open lot

Driveway

  • Private
  • Crushed stone

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Health club
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Public transportation

HOA Fee

  • $ 2,500 annually

Construction Details

Style
colonial
Construction year
1912
Exterior Siding
shingle, clapboard
Foundation
concrete, stone
Roof
slate

Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date March 05, 2025
List price $ 6,495,000
Current price $ 6,495,000
Tax amount $ 59,052
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
MLS ID #24077819
List Agent Patricia Schram
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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