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
Room Details
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Great Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath
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Dining Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wet Bar, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
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Library (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath
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Family Room (Main Level)
Fireplace
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Living Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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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
Interior Features
- Audio system
- Open floor plan
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas cooktop
- Oven/range
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Subzero
- Icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Washer
- Dryer
Exterior Features
- French doors
- Garden area
- Gutters
- Lighting
- Patio
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Attached garage
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
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.
- $3.75M med. price
- 5 homes for sale
- $1.95M med. price
- 26 homes for sale
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 |
(c) 2024 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.