Majestic, Magazine Featured Home in Highly Desired Neighborhood. Located on a serene country lane in a sought-after pastoral neighborhood, known for its historic estates, sits a magnificent brick manor house with exceptional beauty and design. This stunning property was featured as the cover story for Cottages & Gardens magazine's "Where the Lovelight Gleams", highlighting its unique renovation and decoration in the style of a 1920s David Adler architectural masterpiece. The exterior boasts an impressive allee of London Plane trees, a grand circular gravel driveway, vintage style roofline with corbels and slate roof, copper gutters and copper roofed dormers. Inside, the house features gorgeous custom French doors, transoms, arched doorways, handcrafted fireplace mantles and unique moldings, many of which were obtained from the original architectural catalogs favored by David Adler himself. The property spans over 4 acres and is surrounded by a perimeter fence and custom automated security gate, offering complete privacy. The backyard features an inground pool, mature landscaping, and a large athletic field. Additionally, there is an oversized, two-story barnlike shed, architecturally designed for the property.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1986
Living Area: 8,286 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: William Raveis Real Estate
Office Phone: (203) 227-4343
Listing Agent: Todd D. Miller
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Basement: Yes
Interior: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 7
Total Bedroom Count: 7
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: Yes
Exterior: Garden Area, Terrace
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached Garage
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 4.43 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
New Canaan High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Saxe Middle School, Public District Grades 5-8
West School, Public District Grades PK-4
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: West Rd. or Ponus Ridge to Dan's Hwy.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,900,000
Price Per SqFt: $471/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $29,580
Tax Year: 2021
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
10
/10
West School
769 Ponus Rdg
Distance between this listing and this school2.49 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Middle School
9
/10
Saxe Middle School
468 South Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.15 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
High School
9
/10
New Canaan High School
11 Farm Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.09 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
10
/10
West School
769 Ponus Rdg
Distance between this listing and this school2.49 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Pound Ridge Elementary School
7 Pound Ridge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.07 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
4
/10
Northeast School
82 Scofieldtown Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.56 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Saxe Middle School
468 South Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.15 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Scofield Middle School
641 Scofieldtown Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.64 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
2
/10
Turn of River School
117 Vine Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.16 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
New Canaan High School
11 Farm Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.09 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Westhill High School
125 Roxbury Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.81 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Wilton High School
395 Danbury Rd
Distance between this listing and this school6.16 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $286,499. The majority of New Canaan, CT residents have income $200k+ annually. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 265 Dans Hwy
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 265 Dans Hwy property is $3,900,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 265 Dans Hwy is a house located in New Canaan, Connecticut, 06840.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 265 Dans Hwy is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 265 Dans Hwy are: West School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Saxe Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10New Canaan High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $29,580 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on March 31, 2005 for $2,690,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 265 Dans Hwy has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 265 Dans Hwy is 8,286 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 265 Dans Hwy is 1986.
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This home is located at 265 Dans Hwy in New Canaan, CT and zip code 06840. This 8,286 square foot home, which was built in 1986, sits on a 4.43 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 25, 2023 and is currently priced at $3,900,000.
Over 9 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in New Canaan, CT. In the same period over 7 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2024 in New Canaan, CT there were 17.4% more homes for sale than in February 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $1,803,350, while the average time on the real estate market was 77 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.