Surround yourself with the charm and serene privacy of this 1929, 11 room, clapboard farmhouse on 5.35 acres, yet 7 minutes to the heart of New Canaan. Complete with 4/5 bedrooms, optional office, and 4.5 baths; sunroom, spacious screened porch and deck - perfect for morning coffee and/or a late day respite from the rest of the world. Most rooms overlook picturesque views of the deep, lush backyard and tranquil pond. Driving in, you are welcomed and protected from the road by generous original CT stone walls and lovely vistas from every angle. This home has been updated and beautifully maintained with surprising storage, good-sized closets and quality updates throughout. Beautiful hardwood floors, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, front and back staircases. There is an original horse barn and 2-car garage. Don't miss this lovely home and lifestyle!!
Under contract
$2,149,000
1208 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
5,030sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplacesClapboard farmhousePicturesque viewsTranquil pondOriginal ct stone wallsSpacious screened porchOriginal horse barn
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2025 at 05:45am
Listed by:
Leigh Finley,
Houlihan Lawrence
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24098296

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Full Bath, Steam/Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 25
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Family room
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Dining Area, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Library
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 28
Sun room
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,030
- Total interior livable area: 5,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,354
- Finished area below ground: 676
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Terrace, Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Walk to Water, Access
Lot
- Size: 5.35 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Few Trees, Cleared, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 185034
- Zoning: 4AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Private School(s)
- Subdivision: Smith Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,415,330
- Annual tax amount: $22,843
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Exclusions: As per MLS
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