834 Valley Rd New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 720,000 Sold Dec 12, 2018
363 days on market, 90% sale-to-list ratio
  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,310 sq ft
  • 2.15 acres
  • 1900 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

Situated on a private lane off scenic Valley Road, this captivating property offers an enviable combination of historic charm with the conveniences of modern updates including a new kitchen and updated bathrooms. The covered Ipe front porch is a welcoming entrance and the perfect spot to enjoy the gardens from rocking chairs. Bright and cheerful, the crisp white kitchen has granite countertops + marble tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, SS appliances, gas stove, wine refridge, hardwood floors, a generous center island, a dining area surrounded by windows, a warm fireplace and sliders to the terrace. The L-shaped living room/family room/dining room has its own fireplace, built-in shelving, white wainscoting and sliders to the terrace and lush grounds beyond. Three bedrooms up including the master with a full bathroom and closets, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and laundry room complete the second floor. A possible 4th bedroom/playroom with a full bathroom is on the lower level, could be used for an au-pair / in-law setup. Two sheds, a 2 car attached garage, a playground… all this only 3 miles from the train and hubbub of downtown New Canaan. This Charismatic Colonial Cottage is a perfect retreat from NYC or a wonderful year-round abode.

Rooms & Interior

3 bedrooms beds
3 full + 1 half baths
2,310 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Den (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Den (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) Full Bath

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: baseboard
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Oven/range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Electric dryer
  • Wine chiller

Attic

  • Storage space

Basement

  • Full
  • Fully finished
  • Liveable space
  • Storage

Laundry

  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Covered deck
  • Garden area
  • Lighting
  • Porch
  • Shed

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Waterfront

  • Brook

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.15 acres
  • Lightly wooded

Driveway

  • Paved

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
colonial, cottage

Construction year
1900

Exterior Siding
shingle, wood

Foundation
block, concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Smith Ridge neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date December 12, 2018
Closed date December 10, 2019
Days on market 363 days
List price $ 799,000
Close price $ 720,000
Sale-to-list ratio 90%
Tax amount $ 10,087
Tax year july 2019-june 2020
Financing used Conventional fixed
MLS ID #170149461

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