5 Homewood Lane, Darien, CT 06820

$6,550,000 Asking Price

6 beds
8 baths
7,351  sqft
Built in 1936

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!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available,Cable - Pre-wired,Security System
Rooms:
Foyer
Appliances:
Gas Cooktop,Wall Oven,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry:
Upper Level
Basement:
Partial,Partially Finished,Heated
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Hot Air, Electric,Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 6

Exterior

General:
Balcony,French Doors,Grill,Underground Sprinkler,Underground Utilities
Style:
Colonial

Construction

Roofing:
Slate

Location

HOA Amenities:
300.0, Annually
County:
Fairfield

Lot

Driveway:
Private,Circular,Gravel
Zoning:
R-1, 108918
Restrictions:
Inland-Wetland Restrictions

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic

Financial

Exclusions:
See Listing Agent for exclusions.

This listing courtesy of:
Brown Harris Stevens, Nancy Dauk

About Darien, CT

Housing

Number of Units
7,267
Median Home Value
$1,110,304
Median Rent
$2,009

14.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.23% are vacant.

Commute

Car
31.66%
Public Transportation
17.27%
Walk to Work
1.52%
Work from Home
49.40%
Other
0.12%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
21,535
Median Age
39.20
Median Household Size
3.40

Education

High School
4.38%
Associate’s Degree
2.17%
Bachelor’s Degree
48.33%
Graduate Degree
37.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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