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!
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
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#: 170508104

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