ENCHANTED GARDENS - With a magical setting created by renowned botanist and floral designer, Peter Stephens, this beautiful and enchanting 2.9 acre property is enveloped in secluded, private terraces, bubbling fountains, remarkable flower and vegetable gardens, whimsical secret vignettes and meandering pathways, garden sheds, barns (flowers, recreation, storage, poultry, ponies), twin paddocks, and meadows and river beyond. The charming circa 1894, 1740 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 full Bath Farmhouse features an expansive Sun Room with pitched wooden ceiling, wood-burning stove, and sweeping vistas over the extraordinary property. This wonderful and convenient lower Greenfield Hill location is just minutes to Greenfield Hill & Fairfield Centers, shopping, recreational and cultural venues, beaches, great dining options, & Metro North Train Service to and from New York City. First Floor: Covered front Porch with wood flooring. Living Room with hardwood flooring & access to Full Bath with tile flooring, built-ins, pedestal sink and walk-in Shower. Dining Room with hardwood flooring. Side Entrance to Kitchen with hardwood flooring, farm sink, and closet. Appliances include: Six-burner Gas Range, and Refrigerator/Freezer. Den with hardwood flooring and French doors to expansive Sun Room with hardwood flooring (324 sq ft) heated by wood stove and not included in the square footage, pitched wooden ceiling, and doorway with staircase to dining terrace. PLEASE OPEN ADDENDUM Second Floor: Ascend the Staircase with gently curving banister. Primary Bedroom with hardwood flooring and vaulted ceiling, Ladder to Loft with hatch door to Attic, and deep Walk-in Closet. Full Hall Bath with pedestal sink and tub/shower. Front Bedroom with hardwood flooring. Bedroom/Nursery/Home Office with hardwood flooring. Bedroom with hardwood flooring. Hall linen closet. Ceiling access to Attic. City Water/Septic. Asphalt Roof - House. House – Gas Heat/Generator/Central Vacuum. Bilco Doors access Basement with concrete and dirt floors, and Laundry (Washer, Dryer, Double Sink). Outbuildings: Original Barn with vaulted ceiling, Loft, and attached Conservatory/Writer’s Studio with wood flooring and vaulted ceiling - Propane Heat. Workshop Barn with vaulted ceiling, bank of Refrigeration, large walk-in Freezer, and Sink - Propane Heat/Window Air-conditioning Unit. Large Storage Shed. 3 Stall Barn with Loft and Cupola, and an attached Poultry Shed.
Sold for $995,000 on 07/20/23
$995,000
1321 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
4beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
2.9 Acres Lot
$1,625,300 Zestimate®
$572/sqft
$6,053 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2023 at 08:36am
Listed by:
Victoria Fingelly,
Higgins Group Real Estate
Bought with:
Carissa McMahon, REB.0757577
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170558349

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower
- Level: Upper
Den
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Stove
- Level: Main
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Central Vacuum
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete,Dirt Floor
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,740
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Barn, Private, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 2.90 Acres
- Features: In Flood Zone, Wetlands, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 129365
- Zoning: AA
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Paddocks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport
Location
- Region: Fairfield
- Subdivision: Greenfield Hill
Services availability

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