228 South Ave New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 1,595,000 Sold Sep 8, 2017
17 days on market, 100% sale-to-list ratio
  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,152 sq ft
  • 1929 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

WALK TO EVERYTHING from this award-winning South Avenue Dutch Colonial - a timeless classic offering the best of in-town living. Lovingly renovated and expanded with state-of-art amenities. Gracious entry and formal rooms combine with spacious eat-in cook's kitchen creating the HEART-OF-THE-HOME. Custom cabinetry, island w/prep sink plus wet bar with wine fridge opens to the family room. French doors lead to the private blue stone terrace and gated secret garden. Fabulous floor plan offers a luxurious first floor master suite plus four additional family bedrooms. The second floor terrace offers outdoor living and views of the gardens. The walk-out lower level has a game room/media room with wet bar and full bath creating an optional au pair/in-law suite. A rare opportunity - Must see!

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
4,152 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Media Room (Lower Level) Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Entertainment Center, French Doors, Full Bath
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Built-In Hutch
  • Other (Lower Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, French Doors
  • Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Double-Sink, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Marble Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Sun Room (Main Level) French Doors
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Marble Floor, Tub w/Shower
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Built-Ins, Dining Area, Double-Sink, Island, Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors
  • Family Room (Main Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Solarium

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: baseboard, radiator
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

  • Oven/range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Full
  • Full with walk-out
  • Fully finished
  • Heated
  • Cooled
  • Walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: basement

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • French doors
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • Patio
  • Sidewalk
  • Stone wall
  • Terrace

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 0.26 acres
  • Level lot
  • Fence - partial

Driveway

  • Asphalt

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: pub. sewer connected

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1929

Exterior Siding
clapboard, wood

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Town Center neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date September 08, 2017
Closed date September 25, 2017
Days on market 17 days
List price $ 1,595,000
Close price $ 1,595,000
Sale-to-list ratio 100%
Tax amount $ 16,772
Tax year july 2017-june 2018
MLS ID #170012736

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