1218 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

$3,495,000 Asking Price

5 beds
7 baths
7,114  sqft
Built in 1978

Bring your love of entertaining family and friends to this wonderful home with an exceptional "sense of place" - complete with tranquil gardens, meandering stream, flowing perennial gardens and scenic pond. Beautiful architect-designed 5-bedroom, main house with heated pool, outdoor kitchen and fireplace, hot tub, and covered outdoor eating areas. 7 minutes to the heart of New Canaan, yet a tranquil setting with the additional bonus of a sophisticated barn/garage offering a "why-would-I-leave-here" 1 bedroom apartment and multiple additional garage spaces with charging station(s). A moss-covered path leads you to a nearby authentic Tea House perfect for yoga and contemplation. The magical setting and home are timeless; there are park-like views wherever you look. In the main house a gracious foyer with adjacent his and her offices, leads you into a well-designed open concept main floor with unique living, family, and dining spaces complete with stone fireplaces, herringbone floors, generous window walls and French doors. Step into the conservatory or onto custom stone terraces that extend to mesmerizing gardens. Enjoy the wisteria covered pergola and landscaped dining areas. A welcoming home and enchanting garden experience.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener,Central Vacuum,Open Floor Plan,Sauna,Security System
Rooms:
Exercise Room,Foyer,Laundry Room,Mud Room,Sauna
Appliances:
Gas Range,Oven/Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Freezer,Subzero,Icemaker,Dishwasher,Washer,Electric Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry:
Lower Level,Upper Level
Basement:
Full,Heated,Garage Access,Cooled,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Concrete Floor
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Hot Air,Hot Water,Radiant,Zoned, Oil,Propane
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 4

Exterior

General:
Terrace,Barn,Lighting,Guest House,Hot Tub,French Doors,Underground Utilities,Garden Area,Underground Sprinkler
Style:
Colonial
Pool:
Gunite,Heated Pool,In Ground Pool
Parking:
Parking spaces: 5

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt Shingle,Wood Shingle

Location

County:
Fairfield

Lot

Zoning:
4AC, 185033

Utilities

Water:
Private Well
Sewer:
Septic

This listing courtesy of:
Houlihan Lawrence, Leigh Finley

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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