This stunning home is designed to impress, offering both style and functionality in a highly desirable location. You're greeted by a sense of timeless elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, a well-organized message center, and a butler's pantry. The family room serves as the heart of the home, with a striking stone fireplace as the focal point, complemented by built-ins. A formal living room exudes sophistication, with a custom mantle framing the polished slate fireplace, while the formal dining room offers rich paneling. The office is a true standout, with cathedral ceilings and hand-hewn antique beams. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat, featuring custom cabinetry and a spa-like marble bath. Waterworks faucets and fixtures throughout. A lower level offers a variety of spaces including a playroom, art & crafts area, gym, and cedar-lined bath with steam shower. Outside, a bluestone patio invites you to enjoy the fresh air, while stone walls, a fire pit and a professionally landscaped yard provide a beautiful space. A special offering!
Under contract
$2,595,000
72 Wellesley Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
4,852sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
2.01 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplacePrimary suitePolished slate fireplaceTimeless eleganceStone wallsHand-hewn antique beamsBluestone patio
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 11:45am
Listed by:
THE SNEDDON TEAM OF WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l,
Listing Agent: Jaime Sneddon, Co-Listing Agent: Kendall Sneddon,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24083192

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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, Steam/Sauna
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 233.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 14.6
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 205.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.2
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 13.6
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.6
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 179.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 14.6
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 206.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 15.2
Family room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 283.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.3
Kitchen
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 648 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 30
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 348.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 13.6
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 213.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 11.8
Office
- Features: 2 Story Window(s), High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 282.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.4
Rec play room
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 346.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.9 x 14.5
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,852
- Total interior livable area: 4,852 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,630
- Finished area below ground: 1,222
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 2.01 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Dry, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 184408
- Zoning: 2AC
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Private School(s), Pool, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,295,210
- Annual tax amount: $20,905
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Exclusions: Contact LB
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