Home / Recently Sold / Wilton
Closed · For Sale
$4,250,000
Asked $3,999,999 · Sold 2025-03-28

36 Chestnut Hill Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897

7 beds 12 baths 11,451 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1940
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About this home

Step back in time with this quintessential 1940s Connecticut estate, where classic elegance meets modern luxury. Set on 3.3 acres of professionally landscaped, park-like grounds with specimen trees & gardens, this one-of-a-kind home showcases extraordinary architectural craftsmanship and intricate millwork throughout. A grand front-to-back foyer sets the tone for the timeless sophistication found in every room. Designed for effortless entertaining, the spacious, well-appointed living areas flow seamlessly to multiple terraces adorned with vibrant perennial gardens. The renovated gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, and family room serve as the heart of the home-a perfect gathering spot for friends and family. Host memorable dinners in the Thanksgiving-sized dining room, which opens to lush gardens and patios, or unwind in the expansive living room that leads to a private conservatory-solarium. The 2nd floor offers a luxurious primary suite featuring six rooms, including dual baths, custom walk-in closets, a sitting area, and office space. Additional bedrooms are generously sized &ensuite, providing comfort and privacy for everyone. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the state-of-the-art gym w/ a full bath and sauna, while wine connoisseurs will love the 1,500-bottle wine cellar & tasting room. Newly installed windows bathe the home in natural light, highlighting serene garden views. Outdoors, no detail was overlooked in the construction of the pool & pool/guest house.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,250,000
Beds
7
Baths
12
Interior
11,451 sq ft
Lot
3.3 ac
Year Built
1940
MLS #
24068237
ZIP
06897
Days on Market
17
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected, Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (5-car)
Laundry
Lower Level, Upper Level — 2 LAUNDRY RMS IN MAIN HSE | 1 POOL HSE

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

Schools

Elementary
Miller-Driscoll
Middle / Jr High
Middlebrook
High School
Wilton

Taxes

Property tax
$53,408 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$2,230,900

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full
Attic
Walk-up
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
15

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Shake
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Porch, Cabana, Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Heated, Pool House, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-2
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Lily's Weston Market2.07 mi away
Also nearby
Stop & Shop2.39 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy3.05 mi away
Train
Merritt 7 Station2.5 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
50 Danbury Rd1.25 mi away
Elementary
Miller-Driscoll
Middle
Middlebrook
High school
Wilton
~2.2 miLily's Weston Market — 2.07 miStop & Shop — 2.39 miCVS Pharmacy — 3.05 miMerritt 7 — 2.5 mi50 Danbury Rd — 1.25 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.

2025-03-28Sold — $4,250,000 asked $3,999,999 (this listing)MLS 24068237

Public record

From the Wilton 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 built1940
Living area10,685 sq ft
Total rooms17
Lot size3.3 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Air
ExteriorClapboard
Assessed value$2,230,900
Town appraisal$3,187,000
Last recorded sale1997 — $2,055,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Wilton 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 Raveis Real Estate — Hannelore Kaplan · (203) 966-3555

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