Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,650,000
Asked $2,495,000 · Sold 2024-11-21

62 Richards Lane, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 5 baths 4,052 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1922
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About this home

Tucked away in a serene and private setting near the heart of New Canaan, this meticulously updated residence offers a seamless blend of classic charm and modern luxury. Located just minutes from the highly regarded public schools and the village center, this home is perfectly positioned for both convenience and tranquility. The main house features extensive recent renovations, including a new cedar shingle roof, copper gutters, custom windows, and modern systems like a full HVAC upgrade and comprehensive drainage improvements. The interiors are equally impressive, with refinished antique wood flooring and a completely renovated kitchen with new countertops and appliances. The reimagined primary suite has a newly appointed bathroom with private access from the back stairs. Enhancing the property's appeal is a fully updated cottage, complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and HVAC system, offering an ideal space for visitors or extended stays. Additionally, a separate barn or art studio with refinished original flooring and a new wood-burning stove serves as a creative retreat, perfect for inspiring work or quiet relaxation. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, new plantings, and a tiered entertaining patio off the sunroom, this home offers a rare combination of privacy, luxury, and convenience in one of New Canaan's most desirable locations.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,650,000
Beds
6
Baths
5
Interior
4,052 sq ft
Lot
1.52 ac
Year Built
1922
MLS #
24043913
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
22
Heat
Electric · Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
Heat Pump, Zoned
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Main Level

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

Schools

Elementary
South
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$16,779 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,039,570

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full
Attic
Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
14

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Shake
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Guest House, French Doors, Patio
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
1AC
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Acme1.09 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market1.18 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens1.07 mi away
Train
Talmadge Hill Station0.88 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
South
High school
New Canaan
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~1.0 miAcme — 1.09 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.18 miWalgreens — 1.07 miTalmadge Hill — 0.88 mi
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Listing & sale history

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2024-11-21Sold — $2,650,000 asked $2,495,000 (this listing)MLS 24043913
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman of Connecticut — Melissa Engel · (203) 889-5580

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