Iconic Victorian gem complete w/guest house in ultra-prime downtown location. A complete renovation transforms this vintage charmer to modern day living w/period details. Enjoy the wrap around front porch & prized gazebo. A gracious foyer w/gorgeous stained glass window welcomes visitors to the parlor w/custom marble fireplace & formal dining room. Spectacular gourmet kitchen w/casual dining area & oversized island. An entertainers dream that opens to a great room w/built-ins, a wood burning fireplace, & wet bar. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms including a Primary suite w/spa bath & spacious dressing room plus 2 bedrooms, a full bath & laundry room. 2 bedrooms & full bath complete the top floor. The 1 bedroom carriage barn offers ideal space for parents, a nanny, guests, or separate work space. Professionally landscaped private property features specimen trees, fountains, & multiple gathering areas just a stones throw to the new library, train, parks, restaurants/shops, and schools. A true one of a kind.
Sold for $2,500,000 on 07/28/23
$2,500,000
87 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
4,334sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.34 Acres Lot
$3,383,600 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
$15,274 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2023 at 09:50am
Listed by:
Jaime Sneddon,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l,
Kendall Sneddon,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Molly H. Fewster, RES.0799954
Houlihan Lawrence
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170553252

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 422.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.6 x 24
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.9
Bedroom
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 408.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.9 x 15.2
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 251.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.3
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 178.71 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 16.1
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 14.8
Primary bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Marble Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 17.3
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 225.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 17.11
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 364.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 307.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 17
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 251.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 17.8
Other
- Features: 2 Story Window(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 7.5
Other
- Features: Dining Area, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar
- Level: Other
- Area: 424.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.4
Study
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,334
- Total interior livable area: 4,334 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,334
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Guest House
- Parcel number: 185445
- Zoning: APT
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Private School(s), Pool, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: New Canaan