43 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 5,250,000 Sold Sep 28, 2023
78 days on market, 100% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 43 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820 single family home
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About the Home

Nestled on Contentment Island in Tokeneke, this meticulously renovated Nantucket-style colonial sits on 1.24 acres of manicured grounds with seasonal water views and direct Long Island Sound water frontage with boat mooring. A grand 2-story foyer and stately staircase welcomes guests to a formal living room with French doors to the terrace and one of four fireplaces which leads to a sophisticated library with gorgeous wood detail. State of the art kitchen with over-sized marble island, Sub-Zero fridge, two dishwashers and wet bar opens to dining room and family room. French doors line the light-filled dining room and open to the stone terrace with firepit, heated swimming pool and professionally landscaped gardens. An ideal open floor plan for entertaining and today’s living. Adjacent great room with large built-ins and fireplace provides another space to host family and friends. The temperature controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and mudroom with custom storage completes the main level. Luxurious primary bedroom suite with two balconies, spa-like bathroom and his/hers walk in closets. Three additional generous bedrooms all boast en-suite baths. This beautiful home has style and elegance all in a spectacular setting! (Generator included.)

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
4 full + 2 half baths
6,454 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Great Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wet Bar, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
  • Library (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Family Room (Main Level) Fireplace
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Wine cellar, Workshop

Home Features

Heating

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

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Open floor plan
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Oven/range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Subzero
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Partial

Laundry

  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • French doors
  • Garden area
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • Patio
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Heated
  • Gunite

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • L. i. sound frontage
  • Access
  • Water community
  • Walk to water

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.24 acres
  • On cul-de-sac
  • In flood zone
  • Water view
  • Fence - full
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

HOA Fee

  • $ 2,498 annually

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1962

Exterior Siding
wood

Foundation
block

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #170600230
Status Closed
Listing date September 28, 2023
Closed date December 15, 2023
Days on market 78 days
List price $ 5,250,000
Close price $ 5,250,000
Sale-to-list ratio 100%
Tax amount $ 52,307
Financing used Other


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