Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,800,000
Asked $2,899,000 · Sold 2025-07-18

23 Benedict Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 7 baths 6,070 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1969
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About this home

Welcome to this exquisite stone and shingle home, an extraordinary masterpiece built in the timeless English Cotswold tradition. Updated in 1999 and again in the early 2000's, this impeccably designed home showcases unparalleled craftsmanship, and captivates with its attention to every detail, offering a truly custom living experience. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the allure of Palladian windows, arched doorways, and meticulously crafted custom moldings that adorn the interiors. The ambiance of this home is one of elegance and charm, with a seamless blend of classic antiques and modern comforts, creating a harmonious living space. The heart of this enchanting estate is its stone pool, where you can bask in the sunlight and enjoy refreshing swims on warm summer days. A gated entrance leads to the meticulously landscaped gardens surrounding the fenced-in property, which boasts a myriad of vibrant flora and whimsical sculptures. This stone and shingle manor house offers a rare opportunity to reside in a truly unique and captivating residence. Embrace the charm of the English Cotswold tradition, paired with modern luxury and convenience, in this exceptional home.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,800,000
Beds
5
Baths
7
Interior
6,070 sq ft
Lot
3.3 ac
Year Built
1969
MLS #
24080383
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
83
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Lower Level

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

Schools

Elementary
East
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$30,925 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,852,900

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Compactor, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Partial, Fully Finished, Partial With Walk-Out
Attic
Finished, Floored, Walk-up
Total rooms
13

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Chalet
Roof
Wood Shingle, Metal
Siding
Shingle, Stone
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
4AC
Lot
Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Dry, Level Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop2.73 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market3.12 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy3.11 mi away
Train
Wilton Station2.78 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
High school
New Canaan
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~2.6 miStop & Shop — 2.73 miWalter Stewart's Market — 3.12 miCVS Pharmacy — 3.11 miWilton — 2.78 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.

2025-07-18Sold — $2,800,000 asked $2,899,000 (this listing)MLS 24080383

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 built1969
Living area5,170 sq ft
Total rooms13
Lot size3.3 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorStone/Masonry
Assessed value$1,852,900
Town appraisal$2,647,000
Last recorded sale2003 — $2,025,000
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman of Connecticut — Melissa Engel · (203) 889-5580

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