Short sale. WAITING FOR BANK's REPLY TO JUNE 2020 OFFER. ||| Diamond in the rough offered in as-is condition. May need $400k plus work. Water turned off. Needs new oil tank, AC unit, roof, retaining walls, pool chlorinator. Third Party Approval. Inspection report attached. ||| Nestled on a hillside on a private lane on 2.25 natural acres, sits this midcentury modern gem - The Trinkaus House - built in 1965 by Allan J Gelbin, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright. Like many modern structures of its time, 15 Skylark Lane takes full advantage of the landscape, the sun and the sky. The heart of this home is the expansive open living room/dining room with huge stone fireplace surrounded by wood elements, floor-to-ceiling windows, a wrap-around deck with views of the pool and field beyond. 5 bedrooms in all, including a master suite with panoramic views with access to one of the many terraces. Tasteful updates include 2.5 bathrooms and kitchen, lighting, radiant heat, Mitsubishi AC wall unit, walk-in master closet, to name a few. 2019 updates include interior painting, window replacement. The delightful sounds of the waterfall and babbling brook across the street add to the serenity of this modern habitat.
Interior Details
Livable Area
Total area 2,936 sq feet
Above grade 1,786 sq feet
Below grade 1,150 sq feet
Rooms
Bedroooms 5
Full bathrooms 3
Half bathrooms 1
Other Rooms
Foyer
Laundry room
Mud room
Heating
Fireplaces 2
Heating system Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator, Zoned
Heat fuel type Oil
Fuel tank location in basement
Cooling
Wall unit
Interior Features
Cable - pre-wired
Open floor plan
Appliances
Cook top
Wall oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Attic
YES
Basement
Full
Full with walk-out
Heated
Laundry
Lower level
Energy Features
Passive solar
Ridge vents
Handicap Access
Hallways 36+ inches wide
Construction Details
Type and Style
Home type single family
Architectural style Contemporary, Modern
Condition
Year built 1965
New construction no
Construction Info
Exterior Stone, Wood, Stucco
Foundation Concrete
Roof Other
Property Details
Parking and Garage
Garage spaces 0
Unpaved
Off street parking
Swimming Pool
YES
In ground pool
Heated
Vinyl
Amenities
Golf course
Library
Paddle tennis
Park
Playground/tot lot
Stables/riding
Tennis courts
Waterfront
No direct waterfront
Not applicable
Lot Details
Lot surface 2.25 acres
Description Secluded, Level lot, Lightly wooded, Sloping lot
Zoning 2 acre
Driveway
Private
Gravel
Exterior Features
Balcony
Covered deck
Deck
French doors
Porch
Terrace
Wrap around deck
Utilities
Water Private well
Sewage system Septic
HOA and Financial Info
Current price $ 525,000
Is Short Sale
Short sale comments Short sale + Brokerage fee is subject to 3rd party approval.
Tax amount $ 12,595
Tax year July 2020-June 2021
Financing used conventional fixed
MLS Details
MLS ID 170181032
Listing date on 10 Apr 2019
Status active
Courtesy of Higgins Group Bedford Square
(c) 2020 Greater Fairfield County CMLS, Inc. All rights reserved
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