80 Governors Ln Fairfield, CT, 06824

single family home
$ 4,900,000 For Sale Coming Soon Jul 20, 2026
  • 6 beds
  • 8 baths
  • 7,801 sq ft
  • 8.5 acres
  • 1933 year built
  • pool house
  • 3 cars garage
  • waterfront

About the Home

As you enter 80 Governors Lane down a private driveway, discover an 8.5-acre estate blending timeless elegance with serene privacy. This circa 1933 farmhouse, designed by architect Jack Franzen and beautifully restored, features wide plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, and a bread oven fireplace. Six spacious bedrooms include a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, carved mantle fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a private balcony. Five full and two half baths feature tumbled marble flooring and marble vanities for spa-like comfort. Warm living spaces with fireplaces and tall windows create perfect gathering spots, including a Formal Dining Room, a Den with wet bar, and a cozy Family Room. The chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Jerusalem stone countertops, a copper sink island, banquette dining, and terraces for al fresco meals. A heated breezeway links to a restored Goodspeed Farm barn, plus a one-bedroom apartment and a three-car garage for multi-generational living. The Pool House offers cathedral ceilings, a granite bar, and doors to stone terraces overlooking a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond. Enjoy privacy with convenient access to top schools, fine dining, cultural venues, beaches, and NYC trains-an extraordinary sanctuary harmonizing nature and refined living.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
6 full + 2 half baths
7,801 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Beams, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Tub w/Shower
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Tub w/Shower
  • Den (Main Level) Beams, Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Dining Area, Island, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Main Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Wet Bar, French Doors, Slate Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Breezeway, Foyer, Gym, Laundry room, Staff quarters, Workshop

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: natural gas

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Home Automation

  • Security system
  • Thermostat(s)

Attic

  • Heated
  • Storage space
  • Partially finished
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Partial
  • Unfinished
  • Storage
  • Garage access
  • Interior access
  • Concrete floor

Laundry

  • Location: main house- upstairs, apartment-upstairs
  • Upper level

Energy Features

  • Generator
  • Programmable thermostat

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Breezeway
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • Hot tub
  • French doors

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Gunite
  • Pool house
  • Spa
  • Safety fence
  • In ground pool

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Pond
  • Brook

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 8.5 acres
  • Some wetlands
  • Lightly wooded
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Private school(s)
  • Shopping/mall
  • Stables/riding
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1933

Exterior Siding
clapboard, stone

Foundation
concrete

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Greenfield Hills neighborhood, in the town of Fairfield.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Coming soon
Listing date July 20, 2026
List price $ 4,900,000
Current price $ 4,900,000
Tax amount $ 39,696
Tax year july 2026-june 2027
MLS ID #24184556
List Agent Lis Reed
List Office Coldwell Banker Realty

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