Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$4,800,000
Asked $4,995,000 · Sold 2025-10-30

17 Wardwell Drive, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 9 baths 9,620 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2005
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About this home

UNDERSTATED GRANDEUR. UNFORGETTABLE LIVING. At the end of a quiet New Canaan cul-de-sac stands a rare blend of timeless elegance and modern livability. Architect-designed and set amidst landscape architect-crafted gardens, this stone and shingle estate is grand yet understated with every inch reflecting thoughtful design & refined materials. The gracious foyer leads to a sunlit living room, elegant dining room, and inviting family room-all with walls of windows that frame the breathtaking property. A stunning chef's kitchen awaits with luxury appliances, custom cabinetry, and rich stone countertops. Inside, six ensuite bedrooms and seven full and two half baths offer exceptional comfort and privacy. The main level is rich in architectural detail and warmth, with six fireplaces and seamless flow for everyday living or elegant entertaining. The lower level truly elevates the experience. Designed for memorable gatherings, this expansive space includes a custom wine cellar, full home theater with fireplace, billiards room, sauna, and a bespoke bar that rivals any private club. Stone patios, lush lawns, and an outdoor fireplace set the scene. The pool and its beautifully appointed pool house-with a full kitchen-offer resort-style relaxation. A separate guest house complete with its own garage is perfect for extended stays. Sited high to capture long, leafy views, this estate invites you to slow down, soak it in, and savor every moment. Just minutes to town, yet a world away.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,800,000
Beds
6
Baths
9
Interior
9,620 sq ft
Lot
2.52 ac
Year Built
2005
MLS #
24088088
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
101
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Covered Garage (4-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — 2 LAUNDRY ROOMS/ 2nd floor & Lower.
Flood Zone
No

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
East
Middle / Jr High
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$45,158 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$2,705,710

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Cooled, Liveable Space
Attic
Walk-up
Fireplaces
6
Total rooms
15

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Terrace, Guest House, Hot Tub, French Doors, Balcony, Grill, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Block
Pool
Gunite, Heated, Pool House, Spa, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Fence - Partial, Treed, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.9 mi away
Also nearby
Acme2.04 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.8 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.86 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.3 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.9 miAcme — 2.04 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.8 miNew Canaan — 1.86 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2025-10-30Sold — $4,800,000 asked $4,995,000 (this listing)MLS 24088088

Public record

From the New Canaan assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built2005
Living area233 sq ft
Lot size2.52 acres
Stories1
HeatTypical
ExteriorStone/Masonry
Assessed value$2,705,710
Town appraisal$3,865,300
Last recorded sale2021 — $3,800,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the New Canaan land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Rita Kirby · (203) 966-2633

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