**REDUCED** Presiding majestically in its serene & pvt setting on over 2.10 acres of towering trees & velvet lawns, this distinguished country residence captivates w/its unique architectural richness & well-appointed interiors, an impressive drive, surrounded by lush lawn accented w/an array of colorful plantings & shrubs is prelude to 8958 sf home. Designed for comfortable family living & splendid entertaining, the well-proportioned interior is graced w/extraordinary light & airy ambiance resulting in its openness to the outdoors, made possible by abundant tall windows & glass drs making grounds an extension of interior space. Outdoor entertaining, setting unparalleled w/wide Terraces, handsome decks & custom built stunning in-ground pool. Residence has 5 BRs & 8 baths. Features incl C/A & 3 car gar. The Foyer enters the elegant Living Room, w/gorgeous wide plank wood floors, FP & flr to ceiling glass paneled walls extending stunning views to outdoors & pool. Step down to formal banquet-sized Dining Room. Gourmet Kitchen w/Oak cabinetry, granite counters, newer appliances & pantry extends into the family rm w/French doors opening to an expansive flag stone Terrace embracing the outdoors. Located on main lvl is a magnificent lg Mahogany Library w/fpl & curved stairway leading to 2nd lvl, overhead cupula, & office. Main lvl incl Master Ste w/living rm, BR & bath, as well as 2nd adjacent bedroom. Also listed as land-this over 2 acres in an R1 acre zone. Home needs some work Additly, there is an au-pair or gst ste w/sep entr & Laundry Room. 2nd flr comprises 2 addtl BRs & bath, lg family rm w/striking fireplace & game rm. Walk-out LL offers full bath, dressing room & access to outdoors & pool. .Located in a bucolic setting of beautiful landscaped acres, this stately residence offers a restored and expanded converted carriage house, originally part of the Darien Community Association property. Enjoying the quietude of a country environment, this picturesque home is still within easy reach of sophisticated dining, shopping, highways and freeways within an hour of NYC.Darien is best known as a waterfront town. Its two public beaches, Weed Beach and Pear Tree Point, are among the best in the New York metropolitan area. Ranked as one of the best places to live in Connecticut, with a charming suburban feel and highly rated public schools, Darien is about an hour from Manhattan with easy access via the New Haven line on the Metro-North Railroad, Darien Train Station offers frequent local and regional service. I-95 and the Merritt Parkways.
Sold
$2,150,000
14 Old Parish Road, Darien, CT 06820
5beds
8,958sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2.1 Acres Lot
$4,307,800 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$22,549 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 20, 2023 at 12:38pm
Listed by:
Shalini Madaras,
Silver Pine Real Estate
Bought with:
Casey Lange, RES.0787121
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170581816

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, French Doors, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Library
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,958
- Total interior livable area: 8,958 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,958
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 2.10 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 104750
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Library, Park, Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Darien