225 Tokeneke Road, Darien, CT 06820

$5,500,000 Asking Price

7 beds
11 baths
7,207  sqft
Built in 1930

Beautifully sited on 4+ private acres is a spectacular 1930 Georgian stone manor home with every amenity one could wish for. “Laurel Hill” was designed by renowned architect William Lawrence Bottomley. This 7,200 sq ft, 7 bedroom home has been thoughtfully expanded and renovated in recent years, sparing no expense to maintain architectural integrity while striking the perfect balance of old world charm and modern day living. The park-like grounds include a heated pool, lighted sports and paddle tennis courts, stone terraces, exquisite gardens, and outdoor entertaining spaces to accommodate intimate gatherings or large scale entertaining. The interior boasts high ceilings and distinguished original moldings throughout, with a seamless blend of gracious formal rooms and casual living spaces. The gourmet kitchen is anchored by two family rooms and a butler’s pantry that leads to the formal dining room and living room. There are two separate bedrooms on the first floor, perfect for guests or au pair. Upstairs, you will find the primary bedroom with sitting room and two separate baths, 4 additional bedrooms, and a large bonus room. Convenient to downtown Darien, schools, and beach. Rare is the opportunity to find a property with everything “Laurel Hill” can offer with endless days of entertainment ahead!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available,Security System
Rooms:
Gym,Laundry Room,Mud Room,Sitting Room
Appliances:
Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Subzero,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry:
Upper Level
Basement:
Partially Finished
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Hot Air,Hot Water,Zoned, Propane
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 5

Exterior

General:
Balcony,French Doors,Lighting,Stone Wall,Terrace,Underground Sprinkler,Underground Utilities
Style:
Colonial
Pool:
In Ground Pool,Heated Pool,Gunite

Construction

Roofing:
Slate

Location

County:
Fairfield

Lot

Driveway:
Shared,Asphalt
Zoning:
R-1, 109003

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
NotConnected

Financial

Exclusions:
Golf Simulator, Light fixture in navy upstairs bedroom, Window treatments and hardware in downstairs bedroom, free standing wine fridge in basement.

This listing courtesy of:
Houlihan Lawrence, Kate Balanoff

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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