GOODWIVES RIVER Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Called the most beautiful home in Darien, this waterfront home has a commanding view over Gorhams Pond. Indeed, it comes with riparian rights to the pond. Totally rebuilt in 2003/7, it is perfectly in tune with today’s family life style. The main floor has a large kitchen with island, two freezer draws in addition to the large subzero refrigerator, viking range, two Dacor ovens, two dishwashers, a desk area, attached family dining area, and a pantry. On one side of the kitchen is a large family room with fireplace and large TV, and attached entry room with closets and cubbies. There is a large office/library with big screen TV and couch, as well as a smaller office. A dumb waiter connects to the two-car garage. On the other side of the kitchen is a formal dining room that seats 14, and a formal living room with fire place and space for a grand piano, a beautiful foyer with floating staircase and a second library/sitting room. To the back of the house is a large back yard with gardens, a screened porch and two patios. On the front of the house is a crown jewel of a porch. The first floor has a large bedroom with en-suite full bath, another family room with big screen TV, and an expercise room. There is plenty of storage on this floor. The top floor has the master bedroom suite, reminiscent of a sailing ship captain’s suite. Large bowed windows have a window seat. The bathroom has a soaking tub and walk in closet. There is a second en-suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms that share a Jack-n-Jill bedroom. More storage space in the attic. A laundry room completes the third floor. The two-car garage has plenty of room for sports equipment and holds wine refrigerators with capacity for hundreds of bottles. The house is set in over an acre, with beautiful gardens and mature trees. This is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Darien, in the coveted Tokeneke school district. The school bus will pick up your child at your driveway. Pear Tree Beach is a half mile walk and has its own small boat marina. The house is 1.5 miles from each of Darien and Norton Heights train stations. The ultimate in Fairfield County living!