87 North Wilton Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

$4,995,000 Asking Price

6 beds
7 baths
8,497  sqft
Built in 1951

Step into a world of elegance and history at Orchard Ridge, an extraordinary estate with an illustrious past. This magnificent property has been home to notable figures such as Faith Hill & Tim McGraw during the filming of Stepford Wives, GE CEO, Jack Welch, and the philanthropic Dunning family, known for their contributions to NC's Dunning Field/Stadium. Property Highlights: Over 6 acres of spectacular private property with sweeping lawns, rows of varietal apple trees and perennial gardens with beautiful rolling landscapes. Main House: 7 Fireplaces, 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms Chef's-Grade Country Kitchen: Perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Entertaining Spaces: Large rooms designed for hosting gatherings. Family Gathering Rooms: Cozy & inviting light-filled spaces. Elegant Living Room: Featuring walls of windows & 9+ ft ceilings. Primary Suite: Sitting room, spacious dressing areas, and a professional-level gym. Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms in the main house, offering ample space for everyone. Guest Cottage: A separate cottage with an additional bedroom, kitchenette, full bath and laundry. Amenities: Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Pool House with full kitchen for poolside entertaining and cabana with bathroom & shower. Orchard Ridge is more than just a home; it's a sophisticated retreat that offers the best of New Canaan living.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cable - Pre-wired,Security System
Appliances:
Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Subzero,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Wine Chiller
Basement:
Crawl Space,Full,Storage,Fully Finished,Partially Finished,Full With Walk-Out
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Baseboard,Hot Air,Hot Water,Steam, Electric,Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 7

Exterior

General:
Terrace,Breezeway,Cabana,Guest House,French Doors,Patio,Balcony,Fruit Trees,Garden Area
Style:
Colonial
Pool:
Heated Pool,Pool House,In Ground Pool

Construction

Roofing:
Wood Shingle

Location

County:
Fairfield

Lot

Zoning:
4AC, 187492

Utilities

Water:
Private Well
Sewer:
Septic

This listing courtesy of:
William Raveis Real Estate, Hannelore Kaplan

About New Canaan, CT

Housing

Number of Units
7,161
Median Home Value
$1,105,374
Median Rent
$1,916

18.40% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.03% are vacant.

Commute

Car
29.85%
Public Transportation
12.39%
Walk to Work
2.97%
Work from Home
54.52%
Other
0.28%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
20,419
Median Age
42.30
Median Household Size
2.96

Education

High School
5.88%
Associate’s Degree
3.38%
Bachelor’s Degree
41.80%
Graduate Degree
38.71%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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