296 Frogtown Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 3,000,000 Sold Sep 21, 2023
162 days on market, 115% sale-to-list ratio
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About the Home

For sale in New Canaan, Connecticut is this exquisite and beautifully renovated mid-century modern home originally designed by noted architect John Black Lee. Showcasing Lee's original design, the home has been thoughtfully and spectacularly enhanced throughout to meet a new era. Here, mid-20th century aesthetic meets a zen-like retreat. Discreetly situated back from the street, this home seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. Upon entering, you're greeted by an oversized two-sided stone fireplace beautifully sited in the heart of a spacious light-filled open floor plan. Experience the timeless elegance of the formal yet comfortable living area with a wall of glass opening onto a patio which runs the entire length of the home overlooking the pool and wooded landscape. On the other side of the great room are Japanese-style cabinets offering ample and artful storage. Just beyond the dining area, is a chef's kitchen complete with high end appliances, sleek and ample storage and show stopping raised clerestory skylight which floods the space with spectacular light. The generously-sized bedrooms evoke the feeling of sleeping amongst the trees with enchanting views from each ensuite bedroom. The lower level has an exercise room with full bath with access to the pool and backyard - a private oasis with beautifully landscaped tiered gardens and mature trees. This space allows for outdoor relaxation, entertaining or simply appreciating the tranquil setting.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
3,606 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Family Room (Main Level) Remodeled, Built-Ins, Entertainment Center, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Remodeled, Full Bath, Sliders, Wall/Wall Carpet

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: hot air, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

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

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Wall oven
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Instant hot water tap
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Partial
  • Partial with walk-out
  • Crawl space
  • Partially finished
  • Interior access
  • Liveable space

Laundry

  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Breezeway
  • French doors
  • Garden area
  • Grill
  • Hot tub
  • Lighting
  • Patio
  • Underground utilities

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage

Swimming Pool

  • In ground pool
  • Spa
  • Heated
  • Safety fence
  • Gunite

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Direct waterfront
  • Brook

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.52 acres
  • Some wetlands
  • Sloping lot
  • Treed
  • Fence - privacy
  • Professionally landscaped

Driveway

  • Private
  • Asphalt
  • Crushed stone

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
contemporary, modern

Construction year
1960

Exterior Siding
vertical siding, cedar, stucco

Foundation
block, concrete

Roof
other


Area & Town

This home is located in Talmadge Hill - Ponus neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #170589990
Status Closed
Listing date September 21, 2023
Closed date March 01, 2024
Days on market 162 days
List price $ 2,600,000
Close price $ 3,000,000
Sale-to-list ratio 115%
Tax amount $ 15,345
Tax year july 2023-june 2024
Financing used Cash


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