31 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820

$6,995,000 Asking Price

5 beds
6 baths
6,586  sqft
Built in 1912

Premier Darien Waterfront Residence on Contentment Island Road, in the Private Tokeneke Association! Nestled on 2 beautiful Acres, this 5 Bedroom home (with additional large 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Cottage), offers panoramic water views, private dock, two deeded moorings, and 700' of direct water frontage and access to Long Island Sound. Renovated by Hiland Hall Turner Architects and designed by Louise Brooks & Falotico Associates, this home retains it's historic charm with wonderful modern amenities. Features include; 7 fireplaces, heart of antique pine flooring and 9+ ceilings throughout. Main level boasts spacious open living areas with direct views of the water; gourmet Chef's Kitchen and family room, custom Library, lovely Living Room, Dining Room with beautiful coffered ceiling, and stunning Sunroom with panoramic water views. Second floor offers; 4 Large Bedrooms and three full Baths with direct water views, including Primary suite with lovely Sitting Room/Office/Nursery. Third floor includes; large Media room, additional Bedroom, two Bonus rooms (gym and office), and a full Bath. Minutes to downtown Darien, Rowayton, shops, restaurants, train, and Award Winning Schools! A rare opportunity for coastal living just 40 miles from NYC. Also, enjoy outstanding evening sunsets!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Pre-wired,Open Floor Plan,Security System
Rooms:
Bonus Room,Gym,Laundry Room,Mud Room,Wine Cellar
Appliances:
Gas Cooktop,Electric Range,Convection Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Subzero,Dishwasher,Instant Hot Water Tap,Washer,Electric Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Full,Unfinished,Storage
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Hot Air,Zoned, Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 7

Exterior

General:
Terrace,Garden Area,Guest House,Stone Wall,French Doors,Underground Sprinkler
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Parking spaces: 8

Construction

Roofing:
Slate

Location

HOA Amenities:
Security Services, Security Service,Road Maintenance, 2500.0, Annually
County:
Fairfield

Lot

Driveway:
Private,Crushed Stone
Zoning:
R-1, 109209

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic

Financial

Exclusions:
Light fixtures in Dining Room and Sunroom

This listing courtesy of:
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Patricia Schram

About Darien, CT

Housing

Number of Units
7,267
Median Home Value
$1,110,304
Median Rent
$2,009

14.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.23% are vacant.

Commute

Car
31.66%
Public Transportation
17.27%
Walk to Work
1.52%
Work from Home
49.40%
Other
0.12%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
21,535
Median Age
39.20
Median Household Size
3.40

Education

High School
4.38%
Associate’s Degree
2.17%
Bachelor’s Degree
48.33%
Graduate Degree
37.89%

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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