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71 Goodwives River Road Darien, CT 06820
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Key Details
Sold Price $2,180,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,400 sqft
Price per Sqft $641
MLS Listing ID 170339184
Sold Date 04/14/21
Style Colonial,Farm House
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1856
Annual Tax Amount $21,731
Lot Size 1.110 Acres
Property Description
“An American Masterpiece” - Placed on the north edge of 1+ acres of level waterfront on Gorham's Pond, this immaculate four bedroom, 3,321 SF home, originally build in 1856, sits on a breathtaking, southern facing property. Expanded, renovated and thoroughly modernized since its 19th century inception, when it was rumored to be safe house on the Underground Railroad, the house has wide plank wood floors that run throughout. The first floor includes a large family room with cathedral ceiling and Franklin stove, stately living room, separate office and playroom, dining room and a true chef's kitchen. A 36” vintage, six burner Wolf Gourmet range, as well as second built-in stove, are surrounded by marble counter tops and anchored by a Blue Bahia granite center island. There is no event too big, or small, for this fabulous kitchen. The upstairs level is made up of a Master Suite and three additional bedrooms that provide incredible views over the Great Lawn and down to Gorham's Pond. 19th century stone walls surround the property and lead to an elaborate entrance and driveway, which along with multiple covered porches, hidden terrace, dual staircases, ample wine cellar and original lead windows remind one of the classic quality and design of this historic property. A boat house at the southern end of the property provides additional play space or storage. Attached 2 car garage. Live, cook, kayak and relax at your own beautiful and unique retreat, 55 minutes from NYC.
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning R-1
Rooms
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
Heating Hot Air
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, French Doors, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Wrap Around
Parking Features Attached Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront Description Direct Waterfront,Pond,River,Beach Rights
Roof Type Asphalt Shingle
Building
Lot Description Open Lot, Water View, Level Lot
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Public Sewer Connected
Water Public Water Connected
Schools
Elementary Schools Tokeneke
Middle Schools Middlesex
High Schools Darien
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Bought with Diane Farrell • Compass Connecticut, LLC