$4,000,000
SOLD APR 1, 2022
6 Beds
9 Baths
9,220 Sq Ft
2.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$434 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Pool House
  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Dwight Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of April 2022

Come and enjoy the good life at this gorgeously updated and super sleek 1932 French Manor tucked away on a private drive in Lower Greenfield Hill. This stunning & one-of-a-kind estate, on 2.61 acres of level and manicured grounds, offers the perfect amount of sophisticated modern highlights while complimenting the period detail of the home. The main house offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full & 3 half baths, 11 fireplaces, an exquisitely designed Ultra-Lux kitchen w/ accompanying family room hangout, grand size Dining & Living room spaces w fireplaces, Ultra Sleek & Private Library/Office & Den area, and 3 stairwells just to name a few. The MBR suit offers privacy w/ balcony views of rolling hills, his/her master baths, and f/p. All bedrooms offer whimsey & sophistication w accompanying full baths. The Lower Level presents the ultimate surprise w an authentic English pub w/ full bar & fireplace, entertainment room & addt'l finished space for lounging/gaming/putting. The property presents multiple outdoor patios & areas for grillling & al fresco dining. The pool/guest house offers an addt'l 1,200 sq feet of living space w/an airy and bright Great Room, Full Kitchen, Bathroom, addt'l Bedroom w private entrance & Laundry/Changing Room. You can lounge poolside underneath the vine covered pergola, jump in the jacuzzi or prepare a poolside meal in the outdoor kitchen/grilling area. Truly Unique & 100% Turn-key, this home is the perfect year round retreat or vacation & weekend escape from NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Desel

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0795601 Listed on: 02/15/2022

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Shelton

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0786980

Higgins Group Bedford Square

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,835

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned AAA

Home Design

  • Chateau Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • 11 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Locks
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Dwight Elementary School
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School
  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,835

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Greenfield Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Chateau
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7880
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1340
  • Total Sq Ft: 9220
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Move right into this wonderfully private yet centrally located Greenfield Hill Estate. Fully restored with cutting edge modern design and touches. Multiple patios and outdoor dining areas, pergola, gazebo, jacuzzi, 2 outdoor kitchens. Newly built 3 car ga
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 02/12/2022
  • Directions: Brookside to Spring House Road. Last house end of private drive on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 11
  • Basement Description: Full, Partial With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Unfinished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Roughed-In Bath
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor & Pool House
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Lighting, Lock(s), Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 145

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Gazebo, Grill, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Concrete, Masonry, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 5
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dwight
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.6100
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: AAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 30835
  • Total Assessed Value: 1142890
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.980
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.980
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 129444

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Dwight
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2022
Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Spencer Rebecca
Bought by
145 Spring House T and 145 Gruder
Seller's Agent
Amy Desel
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gary Shelton
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$3,400,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$600,000
17.65%
Current Estimated Value
$3,818,425

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$181,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.85%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,781,097
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,471,497

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2014
Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Rakowski Richard and Rakowski Melissa
Bought by
Spencer Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Paula Bachman
Property Choices Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$2,175,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$775,000
-35.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.18%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
3.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Mcguire Michael W and Mcguire Victoria J
Bought by
Rakowski Richard and Rakowski Meliss

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2000
Sold by
Lenz Randolph W
Bought by
Burki Peter G and Burki Siri
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $884,078 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $980,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Sold $4,000,000 +17.6% $434 / Sq Ft
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2022 02/15/22 For Sale $3,400,000 +142.9% $369 / Sq Ft
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Sold $1,400,000 -35.6% $166 / Sq Ft
03/03/2015 03/03/15 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2014 07/05/14 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $258 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $35,120 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2024 $34,513 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2023 $34,031 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2022 $31,132 $1,142,890 $411,950 $730,940
2021 $30,835 $1,142,890 $411,950 $730,940
2020 $35,409 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2019 $35,409 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2018 $34,841 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2017 $34,127 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2016 $33,638 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2015 $49,456 $1,995,000 $404,250 $1,590,750
2014 -- $1,995,000 $404,250 $1,590,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170466949

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000148-000000-000074