172 North Salem Rd Ridgefield, CT, 06877

single family home
$ 1,240,000 Sold Sep 11, 2024
72 days on market, 99% sale-to-list ratio
  • 2 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 3,013 sq ft
  • 2.37 acres
  • 1760 year built
  • 2 cars garage
  • waterfront

About the Home

Welcome to the Sanctuary! Discover a slice of Europe in the heart of Ridgefield with this charming 1760 converted barn. Originally transformed by antique dealers in 1950 as a cozy weekend retreat, this historic barn, with its original wide plank chestnut floors, was once part of a neighboring home for over two centuries. In 2000, the owners enhanced the property with a formal English garden, designed by Schoeller Ruzicka Design in a classic Gothic style. The garden bursts with color from phlox, daffodils, roses, and daisies, complemented by fountains, a spa, a stone archway, and a tranquil pond that feeds into the Titicus River. Recent owners have made thoughtful additions, including a garage, mudroom, expansive studio, and a unique passage leading to the entry courtyard. Modern updates, such as a cedar roof, whole-house generator, remodeled bathroom, split system heating and cooling, irrigation, and upgraded electrical systems, bring contemporary comfort to this historic gem. Located just 60 minutes from New York City, The Sanctuary provides an idyllic weekend getaway or a perfect year-round home to enjoy the best of Ridgefield's rich history and natural beauty.

Rooms & Interior

2 bedrooms beds
2 full + 1 half baths
3,013 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Dining Room (Lower Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Built-In Hutch, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Lower Level) French Doors, Full Bath, Tile Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Wide Board Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Built-Ins, Wide Board Floor
  • Den (Main Level) French Doors, Stone Floor
  • Kitchen (Lower Level) Beams, Quartz Counters, Tile Floor

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: hot water
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Split system
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Fully finished
  • Full with walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: lower level
  • Lower level

Exterior Features

  • Shed
  • Gutters
  • Garden area
  • Lighting
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Pond

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.37 acres
  • Fence - wood
  • Fence - partial
  • Fence - stone
  • Fence - privacy
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Water view

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
antique, barn

Construction year
1760

Exterior Siding
wood

Foundation
concrete, masonry

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town


Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date September 11, 2024
Closed date November 22, 2024
Days on market 72 days
List price $ 1,250,000
Close price $ 1,240,000
Sale-to-list ratio 99%
Tax amount $ 16,999
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Cash
MLS ID #24047479
List Agent Polly OBrien
List Office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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