Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,750,000
Asked $2,595,000 · Sold 2026-08-18

85 Bittersweet Lane, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

4 beds 5 baths 4,399 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1966

About this home

Tucked away at the end of a coveted cul-de-sac, this storybook expanded Cape blends timeless charm with exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful indoor-outdoor living. Surrounded by spectacular gardens, this special home offers four bedrooms, four full and one half baths, and thoughtfully designed spaces filled with warmth and character. At the heart of the home are inviting living and entertaining spaces, including a gracious living room, elegant dining room, cozy family room, and a sun-drenched sunroom wrapped in glass doors that open to the breathtaking grounds beyond. An office tucked beneath the dormers provides a private and inspiring workspace, while recently added first-floor laundry room adds everyday practicality with built ins, storage and a wine refrigerator. The serene primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a large west-facing deck perfect for enjoying sunset views over the gardens. Every room reflects the quality and care with which this home was built and lovingly maintained. Offering the rare combination of privacy, charm, and an exceptional cul-de-sac location, this is a home that feels both timeless and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Once there, you won't want to leave!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,750,000
Beds
4
Baths
5
Interior
4,399 sq ft
Lot
2.11 ac
Year Built
1966
MLS #
24184625
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
10
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Main Level — built ins, storage, sink,

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

Schools

Elementary
East
Middle / Jr High
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$18,949 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,135,330

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
12

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Brick
Exterior features
Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
Foundation
Block
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Lightly Wooded, On Cul-De-Sac

Energy

Energy features
Generator

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.21 mi away
Also nearby
Acme1.35 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.14 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.18 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.9 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.21 miAcme — 1.35 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.14 miNew Canaan — 1.18 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.

2026-08-18Sold — $2,750,000 asked $2,595,000 (this listing)MLS 24184625
Listing courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence — Michele Murray Sloan · (203) 966-3507

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