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Sold for $2,870,000 on 10/31/22
  • $2,870,000

    1179 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

    5beds
    6,059sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    5.16 Acres Lot
    $3,700,000 Zestimate®
    $474/sqft
    $19,972 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Private country club setting on 5.16 acres with pool and tennis court! This gracious 5-bedroom colonial is beautifully sited down a long tree lined driveway offering over 6,000 SF of living space. Originally renovated by Dinyar Wadia and inspired by the classic elegance of the 1930's, this home offers an open entrance hall with sweeping staircase and well-scaled living room, dining room, wood paneled library with fireplace, great flow for entertaining, and French doors leading to outdoor terrace and gardens. The current owners have done extensive renovations and updates, including adding the three-car garage, pool, tennis court, new kitchen, bathrooms, roof, boiler, full house generator, driveway edge with Belgium block, refinished floors, and interior and exterior painting.The well-appointed chef's kitchen has a large island and opens to a sunny breakfast room with glass door to the outdoor terrace overlooking pool area. Wonderful oversized family room off the kitchen is filled with natural sunlight, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and large fireplace. Primary bedroom has a dressing room, two large walk-in closets. There are four secondary bedrooms with three updated bathrooms. Backstairs lead to a mudroom area and three-car garage. Stunning setting with mature plantings and flowering gardens. Charming covered porch overlooks synthetic grass tennis court and pool. A unique opportunity to own a private move-in ready compound!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 02, 2022 at 09:16am

    Listed by:

    Sheila Clemente,

    Houlihan Lawrence

    Bought with:

    Lisa O'rourke, RES.0766013

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170508104MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Tub w/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 436.08 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23.7 x 18.4
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 229.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.8
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 341.25 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.5 x 19.5
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 229.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.8
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 158.76 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12.11 x 13.11
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 200.43 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.3 x 13.1
    Dining room
    • Features: Bay/Bow Window, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 306.86 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22.9 x 13.4
    Family room
    • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 492.78 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19.1 x 25.8
    Kitchen
    • Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor, Kitchen Island
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 292.32 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.4 x 16.8
    Kitchen
    • Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 140.94 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.4 x 8.1
    Library
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 283.02 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.8 x 15.9
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 457.05 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 27.7 x 16.5
    Rec play room
    • Features: Tile Floor
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 331.38 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12.6 x 26.3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Zoned, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
    Features
    • Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,059
    • Total interior livable area: 6,059 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,659
    • Finished area below ground: 400

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Private
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Garden, Tennis Court(s)
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground, Heated
    Lot
    • Size: 5.16 Acres
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 187618
    • Zoning: 4AC
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: New Canaan
    Services availability