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$3,625,000
60 Days On Site

248 Turtle Back Road
New Canaan, CT 06840

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
6
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
5,291
SqFt
$685
/SqFt
1963
Built
County:
Fairfield
Listing courtesy of John Dunn of Compass Connecticut, LLC Office Phone: (203) 442-6626 Broker Contact: (203) 388-5353

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Classic New England architecture, beautifully proportioned interiors and exceptional privacy come together at 248 Turtle Back Road, a distinguished five-bedroom Colonial offering 5,291 square feet of living space in one of New Canaan's most desirable settings. Inside, the home is filled with warmth, character and natural light. The impressive great room features a vaulted beamed ceiling, creating a dramatic yet inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. An eat-in kitchen with center island, generous cabinetry and French doors is complemented by a dining room overlooking the gorgeous backyard, family room and den, providing both open gathering spaces and quieter places to retreat. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private dressing room and en-suite bath, joined by three additional bedrooms, including an en-suite guest room. The fully finished walk-out lower level significantly expands the home's versatility with an additional bedroom and full bath, sunroom with wet bar, recreation room, office and exercise space. Outside, the home is set on 3.41 beautifully landscaped acres, where specimen plantings, mature trees, stone walls and terraces create a remarkable sense of privacy and established beauty. A circular drive, greenhouse and garage parking for 5 complete the property. Set just minutes from the heart of New Canaan, 248 Turtle Back Road pairs substantial, character-filled interiors with the privacy and scale that are rare to find this close to town.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,625,000
Days On Site 
60 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,291 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
3.41 Acres
Year Built 
1963
MLS Number 
24178727
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$23,070
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $3,625,000
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
3.41
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
5
Parking 
Attached
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
5291
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
4AC
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerGas CooktopRangeOvenRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
FullFinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
3
Heating 
OilPropaneHot Water
Interior 
Entrance FoyerSauna
Laundry Features 
Main Level
Great Room 
Dimensions - 25.67 x 17.67Level - MainFeatures - Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood SidingFrameClapboard
Lot Features 
Level
Roof 
Metal
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
West
Middle School
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan
Listing courtesy of John Dunn of Compass Connecticut, LLC Office Phone: (203) 442-6626 Broker Contact: (203) 388-5353



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