$4,828,000
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277 North Avenue Westport, CT 06880
6 Beds
6 Baths
6,545 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $4,828,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,545 sqft
Price per Sqft $737
MLS Listing ID 170293284
Sold Date 07/01/21
Style Colonial,Antique
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1763
Annual Tax Amount $35,405
Lot Size 7.340 Acres
Property Description
Nestled on 7.34 park-like acres, this circa 1740 custom-built river side colonial antique with 3 bedroom guest cottage, antique barn and pool radiates elegance with 6 beds & 5.5 baths. Artist Kerr Eby named the property Driftway in 1925 after purchasing it from world-renowned sculptors James & Laura Fraser, famous residents of Westport & founders of The Fairfield County Hunt Club. The home maintains a striking appearance with original beams, hardwood floors & attention to detail. The living room with field stone fireplace & library with integrated cabinets & bookshelves. The piano room gives access to a screened porch with garden views. The formal dining room with exposed beam ceiling & original stone fireplace is the perfect setting for a dinner party. The incredible high-end cook's kitchen, boasts custom cabinetry, a large island with natural quartzite Taj Mahal countertops & breakfast room, all overlooking a large family room with stone fireplace & 5 sets of French doors. The new wing features a spacious first-floor master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, dressing room & natural light. The master bath is accented by a soaking tub, double vanity & glass framed shower. There are 3 en-suite bedrooms & bonus room upstairs. The original part of the home features 2 additional bedrooms & large bath upstairs. The lower level features a large recreation room, wine cellar & tasting room. Minutes to downtown Westport & Train & 50 miles from NYC, this home is a dream come true.
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning AAA
Rooms
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Garage Access
Interior
Interior Features Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
Heating Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 5
Exterior
Exterior Feature Barn, French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features Attached Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
Waterfront Description River,Beach Rights,View
Roof Type Wood Shingle
Building
Lot Description Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone
Foundation Masonry, Stone
Sewer Septic
Water Public Water In Street, Private Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Coleytown
Middle Schools Coleytown
High Schools Staples
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