$8,275,000
Darien, CT 06820
MLS# 113729
Status: Closed
5 beds | 6.1 baths | 6329 sqft
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Property Description
A rare opportunity to enjoy the beauty of coastal Darien in an exquisite and peaceful setting. Situated 60' above mean high water with stunning, panoramic, views of Scotts Cove and the Long Island Sound, this bespoke English Manor home, designed by Douglas VanderHorn Architects, was masterfully built with impeccable quality throughout. A sweeping driveway leads to this extraordinary stone home with mahogany French doors giving way to the breathtaking view beyond. With water views from every room, the home was designed to take advantage of one of the most unique settings in Darien. Comfortable living and entertaining spaces with custom details and millwork throughout, include a gracious living room/dining room, a spectacular chef's kitchen, and adjacent family room with stone fireplace and
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Location & Property Info
List Price/SqFt: 1327.22
Zoning: RA-1
Owner Financing: No
Section: Out of Town
For Rent: No
CIOA: No
# HBths: 1
# FPs: 2
General Property Info
Acres +/-: 1.59
Elementary School: Out of Town
Middle School: Out of Town
Pool: No
Year Built: 2018
Garage #: 5
SqFt +/-: 6329
Tax & Misc Info
Assessment: 2804200
Mill Rate: 16.44
Taxes: 45793
Association Fee: 1628
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Sunswyck to Tory Hole, right on Raiders Lane or
Andrews Drive, right on Red Coat, left on Tory Hole, then immediate right to Raiders Lane.
Status Change Info
SP/ASMT: 2.95
Sold Price/SqFt: 1307.47
Under Contract Date: 2021-08-09
Sold Date: 2021-10-13
Sold Price: $8,275,000
Exterior
Cedar: 1
Stone: 1
Stucco: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Design
English Manor: 1
Heat System
Hydro-Air: 1
Entry Hall Level/FP
1st: 1
Heat Fuel
Propane: 1
Entry Hall Ceilings
Extra Height: 1
Entry Hall Comments
Entrance Foyer: 1
Hardwood Floor: 1
Living Room Level/FP
1st: 1
Living Room Ceilings
Beamed: 1
Extra Height: 1
Attic
Finished: 1
Full: 1
Walk Up: 1
Living Room Comments
Built-in Features: 1
French Doors: 1
Lot Description
Courtyard: 1
Fenced: 1
Roof
Wood: 1
Dining Room Level/FP
1st: 1
Waterfront Descrip
LI Sound: 1
Waterviews: 1
Dining Room Ceilings
Beamed: 1
Extra Height: 1
Cooling System
Central Air: 1
Dining Room Comments
French Doors: 1
Library/Den Level/FP
1st: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sanitation Source
Septic Tank: 1
Library/Den Comments
Bookcases: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Paneling: 1
Gas Source
Propane: 1
Family Room Level/FP
1st: 1
Family Room Ceilings
Beamed: 1
Cathedral: 1
Documents Available
Building Plans: 1
Call LB: 1
Septic Plan: 1
Survey: 1
Family Room Comments
Adjacent Kitchen: 1
Bay Window: 1
Bookshelves: 1
Built-Ins: 1
French Doors: 1
Powder Room Level/FP
1st: 1
Powder Room Ceilings
Extra Height: 1
Kitchen Level/FP
1st: 1
Parking Description
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Kitchen Ceilings
Beamed: 1
Extra Height: 1
Kitchen Comments
Adjacent Family Room: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Gourmet: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Primary Bdrm Level/FP
2nd: 1
Primary Bdrm Ceilings
Extra Height: 1
Included
A/V Equip: 1
All Kitchen Applncs: 1
Invisible Fence: 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Primary Bdrm Comments
Primary Bedroom Suite: 1
Walk-in Closet(s): 1
Primary Bath Level/FP
2nd: 1
Primary Bth Comments
Luxury Bath: 1
Sep Shower: 1
Dbl Bdrms Level/FP
1st: 1
2nd: 3
Dbl Bdrms Ceilings
Extra Height: 1
Bath Level/FP
1st: 1
2nd: 3
3rd: 1
Laundry Level/FP
2nd: 1
Laundry Comments
Separate Room: 1
Other Room Level/FP
3rd: 1
Other Room Comments
Playroom: 1
Other Room Level/FP 2
1st: 1
Other Room Comments 2
Wine Cellar: 1
Other Room Level/FP 3
1st: 1
Other Room Comments 3
Butler's Pantry: 1
Hot Water
See Remarks: 1
Basement Type
Full: 1
Unfinished: 1
Features
Back Stairs: 1
Balcony: 1
Cat 5/6 Wiring: 1
Double Pane Windows: 1
Fenced Yard: 1
Gas Grill: 1
Generator: 1
Security System: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Terrace: 1
Outbuildings
Barn(s): 1
Excluded
See Remarks: 1
Location Property Info
Sold Price: $8,275,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 16
Street Name: Raiders
Street Suffix: Lane
State: CT
Zip Code: 06820
County: Fairfield
Area: 16 - Out of Town
Property ID: 70 20
# Bdrms: 5
# FBths: 6
Baths: 6.1
OfficeContract Info
Status: Closed
List Date: 2021-06-28
Property Features
Entry Hall Ceilings: Extra Height
Entry Hall Comments: Entrance Foyer; Hardwood Floor
Living Room Ceilings: Beamed; Extra Height
Living Room Comments: Built-in Features; French Doors
Dining Room Ceilings: Beamed; Extra Height
Dining Room Comments: French Doors
Family Room Ceilings: Beamed; Cathedral
Family Room Comments: Adjacent Kitchen; Bay Window; Bookshelves; Built-Ins; French Doors
Powder Room Ceilings: Extra Height
Kitchen Ceilings: Beamed; Extra Height
Kitchen Comments: Adjacent Family Room; Breakfast Nook; Gourmet; Kitchen Island
Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Extra Height
Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite; Walk-in Closet(s)
Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath; Sep Shower
Dbl Bdrms Ceilings: Extra Height
Laundry Comments: Separate Room
Other Room Comments: Playroom
Other Room Comments 2: Wine Cellar
Other Room Comments 3: Butler's Pantry
Design: English Manor
Cooling System: Central Air
Heat System: Hydro-Air
Heat Fuel: Propane
Hot Water: See Remarks
Attic: Finished; Full; Walk Up
Basement Type: Full; Unfinished
Water Source: Public
Sanitation Source: Septic Tank
Gas Source: Propane
Exterior: Cedar; Stone; Stucco; Wood Siding
Parking Description: Attached; Detached
Roof: Wood
Lot Description: Courtyard; Fenced
Waterfront Descrip: LI Sound; Waterviews
Documents Available: Building Plans; Call LB; Septic Plan; Survey
Features: Back Stairs; Balcony; Cat 5/6 Wiring; Double Pane Windows; Fenced Yard; Gas Grill; Generator; Security System; Sprinkler System; Terrace
Outbuildings: Barn(s)
Included: A/V Equip; All Kitchen Applncs; Invisible Fence; Washer/Dryer
Excluded: See Remarks
Supplements
cathedral ceiling with reclaimed oak trusses. A private guest suite, walnut paneled study, office, butler's pantry, wine room, mudroom and storage pantry complete the first floor. A tranquil master bedroom suite, three additional en suite bedrooms and laundry make up the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor bunk-room with full bath offers extra space for play and sleepovers. Take in the expansive view from the gracious terrace and enjoy the serenity of this very private, 1.5+ acre, professionally landscaped property. A 2 car attached and 3 car detached garage provide ample parking. One of the most beautiful homes and property in Darien, located in the private Delafield Island Assoc, moments to town.
Listing Office: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Last Updated: October - 15 - 2025
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