About this home
Welcome to The Wedding Cottage. This charming colonial was built in 1930 and is nestled on a 2.98-acre lot in the heart of town. With exquisite period moldings and millwork, stunning architectural details, brick and wide plank flooring, in a rare and unique setting; it's a special place to call home. It offers a large kitchen with gourmet appliances and a gas fireplace, a beautifully paneled living room with extra large stone fireplace, a sun-filled family room with views of the sunrise and sunsets, a first floor office/bedroom with a chic bar area. Upstairs has a master bedroom with French doors to a large balcony which overlooks the stunning grounds. Three other bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study/playroom and a back staircase. The extra large mudroom with its stunning heated brick floor offers a gorgous entryway and fabulous storage. Step outside to enjoy and entertain on the flagstone terrace surrounded by a meticulously designed (Sarah McCool Landscape Architect) outdoor space with stone walls, a grand stone fire pit and a harmonious blend of lush greenery, vibrant flowers, carefully placed trees and shrubs, an abundance of carefully curated specimen plantings which offers seasonal color variation and balanced textures. A large shed is perfect for storage, a workout area or fun space.
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Listing & sale history
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| 2025-05-01 | Sold — $2,600,000 asked $2,050,000 (this listing) | MLS 24071603 |
Public record
From the Darien 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.
Recorded sales
Deed transfers on file with the Darien 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.
- 2006-01-13$1,700,000
- 2003-08-01$950,000
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