8 Butlers Island Rd Darien, CT, 06820

single family home
$ 6,500,000 Sold Jun 12, 2024
77 days on market, 93% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 8 Butlers Island Road, Darien, CT 06820 single family home
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About the Home

Spectacular water views abound! One truly feels they are on a luxurious yacht when looking out to the surrounding water vistas from this property. This gracious Tudor style home originally built in 1902 was extensively remodeled in 2004. Located in the private Tokeneke Association, Within an hour of the New York City, 8 Butlers Island Rd offers direct frontage on the Long Island Sound, a large private sandy beach and sweeping views of the Sound to the South. North facing rooms overlook a tidal estuary with abundant wildlife and down Butlers Island Creek all the way to the Five Mile River and Rowayton. Expansive patios overlook the beautifully landscaped backyard with a sweeping flat lawn and stone walls, which leads to the private beach and LI Sound beyond. Beach parties, pre game pasta dinners, tented birthday celebrations, clam bakes; the possibilities for entertaining groups large and small abound, or simply enjoy the water views with your morning coffee from one of the many outdoor terraces. This 5 bedroom home has been lovingly cared for, interior features include custom millwork, 9’ coffered ceilings, wood paneled library, chefs kitchen and an oversized family room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. If you are looking for a truly singular waterfront property, then you should make 8 Butlers Island your destination!

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
4 full + 2 half baths
7,809 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) 2 Story Window(s), 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Interior Balcony
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Office (Main Level)
  • Sun Room (Main Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Other Level) On 3rd Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Built-Ins
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Library (Upper Level)
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room

Home Features

Heating

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

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

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

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Storage space
  • Finished
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Partially finished

Laundry

  • Location: 3rd floor
  • Upper level

Energy Features

  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Fruit trees
  • Gutters
  • French doors
  • Underground sprinkler
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Under house garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • L. i. sound frontage
  • Beach
  • Access

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.25 acres
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Water view
  • Flood zone: Yes

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

HOA Fee

  • $ 3,136 annually

Construction Details

Style
colonial, tudor

Construction year
1902

Exterior Siding
wood, stucco

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
shingle


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #24025008
Status Closed
Listing date June 12, 2024
Closed date August 28, 2024
Days on market 77 days
List price $ 6,950,000
Close price $ 6,500,000
Sale-to-list ratio 93%
Tax amount $ 70,662
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Cash


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