What a lifestyle! Delight in your own private oasis on 2.6 acres with pool in charming and convenient New Canaan. Constructed by visionary architect and builder Frazier Forman Peters- renowned for incorporating natural surroundings and elements such as native fieldstone and rough hewn beams into his uniquely charming one-of-a-kind homes. This is the ultimate home for family living and entertaining. Spend weekends by the pool with friends and family surrounded by nature. The house is elegant and spacious with formal dining room, casual living room and enchanting family room- all with fireplaces. The renovated kitchen makes entertaining a breeze with a large butler's pantry and dumbwaiter. Upstairs you will find a wonderful master bedroom suite with romantic fireplace and French doors leading to a bluestone patio complete with garden area and enchanting babbling fountain. Two additional bedrooms (one with fireplace as well) complete this level. There is a bonus 3rd floor with 2 additional bedrooms- one of which could be a playroom, office or au-pair suite. This home has been expanded and updated with loads of recent improvements so just move in and enjoy! Live the life you've always dreamed- just about an hour train ride to New York City. Contact listing agent Jordan Dolger/Higgins Group jdolger@higginsgroup.com or 203-240-8318 for more info or to schedule a showing!
Off market
Street View
$2,097,000
1 Gravel Island Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
3,629sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1931
2.6 Acres Lot
$2,097,000 Zestimate®
$578/sqft
$9,425 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Cable - Pre-wired
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,629 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Wood
Lot
- Size: 2.60 Acres
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Private Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Other
Other facts
- Appliances Included: Dryer, Freezer, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Washer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Attic YN: 1
- Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
- Direct Waterfront YN: 0
- Fireplaces Total: 5
- Basement Description: Storage, Unfinished
- Hot Water Description: Oil
- Exterior Features: Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Porch, French Doors, Shed
- Exterior Siding: Wood, Shingle
- Home Warranty Offered YN: 0
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Safety Fence, Concrete
- Swimming Pool YN: 1
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
- Sewage System: Septic
- Style: Colonial
- Water Source: Private Well
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
- Room Count: 9
- Rooms Additional: Mud Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
- Heat Type: Zoned, Hot Water
- Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
- Construction Description: Frame, Stone, Masonry
- Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
- Foundation Type: Stone, Masonry
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Property Tax: 15326
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
- Assessed Value: 919380