Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$6,075,000
Asked $6,550,000 · Sold 2024-09-20

5 Homewood Lane, Darien, Connecticut 06820

6 beds 8 baths 7,351 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1936
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About this home

The moment you drive into the circular Belgian block courtyard of this beautifully sited 2.5 acre estate within the private Tokeneke Association you have entered a world of your own. A spacious entry hall w/ adjoining library welcomes you to beautifully proportioned light filled rooms with tall windows & French doors as you are beckoned to follow the natural flow through the house. Entertaining on a grand scale is a delight in the magnificent formal DR with fpl and direct access to 2 expansive flagstone terraces overlooking the manicured grounds. The professionally equipped chef’s kitchen w/ huge island and pantry is open to the custom designed light bright family room with 3 sets of French doors leading to a second terrace, complete with built in grill, outdoor speakers and fully designed landscape lighting, perfect for dining al fresco. This natural gathering place serves as the heart of the home and is perfect for daily living. Upstairs the private primary suite with luxurious marble bath has fantastic views of the surrounding grounds. There are 5 additional bedrooms and 4 full baths. A spectacular feature is the custom designed grass and stepping-stone walkway designed to lead you to the huge open level play area, perfect as a sports lawn. This classically balanced and stunning recently remodeled home built w/ integrity on sweeping open park-like property enhanced w/ mature specimen trees and gardens is more than a gracious home – It offers a lifestyle all its own!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$6,075,000
Beds
6
Baths
8
Interior
7,351 sq ft
Lot
2.44 ac
Year Built
1936
MLS #
170604222
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
269
Heat
Electric, Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Upper Level

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

HOA & Fees

HOA fee
$300 / Annually
Fee includes
Security Service

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$64,030 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$4,358,760

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Partial, Heated, Partially Finished
Attic
Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
6
Total rooms
13
Rooms
14

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Slate
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Balcony, Grill, Underground Utilities, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-1
Lot
Corner Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped

Energy

Energy features
Generator

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop0.93 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.07 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.97 mi away
Train
Darien Station1.05 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.17 mi away
Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~0.8 miStop & Shop — 0.93 miWhole Foods Market — 1.07 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.97 miDarien — 1.05 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.17 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.

2024-09-20Sold — $6,075,000 asked $6,550,000 (this listing)MLS 170604222

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.

Year built1936
Living area6,851 sq ft
Total rooms13
Lot size2.44 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$4,358,760
Town appraisal$6,226,800
Last recorded sale2023 — $6,950,000
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens — Nancy Dauk · (203) 655-1418

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