Own a piece of New Canaan history, the Benedict-Eells-Thatcher home built circa 1724. This great American Homestead is the oldest standing home in New Canaan & is considered its first “mansion”. The current owners have lovingly restored this home, keeping true to its antiquity and enhancing it with modern day mechanicals. The 2011 addition maintains the home’s historical character & includes an inviting family room, a master bedroom suite with soaring ceilings, and walk in closets. Three additional bedrooms & two luxury bathrooms complete the spacious upper level. The home is situated on an outstanding 2 acre flat, grassy lot with an apple orchard, heated in-ground pool & heated barn with guest quarters for the ultimate country experience.
Interior Details
Livable Area
Total area 4,134 sq feet
Above grade 4,134 sq feet
Rooms
Bedroooms 4
Full bathrooms 4
Other Rooms
Exercise room
Foyer
Laundry room
Heating
Fireplaces 6
Heating system Hot air, Zoned
Heat fuel type Propane
Cooling
Central air
Zoned
Appliances
Cook top
Dishwasher
Dryer
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Basement
Fully finished
Full
Unfinished
Walk-out
Laundry
Location 1st Fl
Construction Details
Type and Style
Home type single family
Architectural style Antique, Saltbox
Condition
Year built 1724
New construction no
Construction Info
Exterior Shingle, Wood
Foundation Masonry
Roof Wood shingle
Property Details
Parking and Garage
Garage spaces 2
Detached garage
Swimming Pool
YES
Heated
In ground pool
Waterfront
No direct waterfront
Na
Lot Details
Lot surface 2 acres
Description Treed
Zoning 200
Exterior Features
Porch
Shed
Underground sprinkler
Utilities
Water Private well
Sewage system Septic
HOA and Financial Info
Current price $ 1,725,000
Tax amount $ 21,308
Tax year July 2017-June 2018
Financing used withheld
MLS Details
MLS ID 99170738
Listing date on 18 Jan 2017
Status sold
Courtesy of Halstead Property
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With its vibrant Main Street, this charming town boasts many luxury homes. Rated one of the best places to live in Connecticut, it features an easy commute into New York City.
This home is 15% abovethe town's $ 1.50M avg price
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