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$4,900,000
12 Days On Site

80 Governors Lane
Fairfield, CT 06824

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
8
Total Baths
6
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
7,801
SqFt
$628
/SqFt
1933
Built
County:
Fairfield
Listing courtesy of Lis Reed of Coldwell Banker Realty Office Phone: (203) 254-7100 Broker Contact: (203) 526-5106

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As you enter 80 Governors Lane down a private driveway, discover an 8.5-acre estate blending timeless elegance with serene privacy. This circa 1933 farmhouse, designed by architect Jack Franzen and beautifully restored, features wide plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, and a bread oven fireplace. Six spacious bedrooms include a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, carved mantle fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a private balcony. Five full and two half baths feature tumbled marble flooring and marble vanities for spa-like comfort. Warm living spaces with fireplaces and tall windows create perfect gathering spots, including a Formal Dining Room, a Den with wet bar, and a cozy Family Room. The chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Jerusalem stone countertops, a copper sink island, banquette dining, and terraces for al fresco meals. A heated breezeway links to a restored Goodspeed Farm barn, plus a one-bedroom apartment and a three-car garage for multi-generational living. The Pool House offers cathedral ceilings, a granite bar, and doors to stone terraces overlooking a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond. Enjoy privacy with convenient access to top schools, fine dining, cultural venues, beaches, and NYC trains-an extraordinary sanctuary harmonizing nature and refined living.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,900,000
Days On Site 
12 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
7,801 sqft
Total Baths 
8
Full Baths 
6
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
8.5 Acres
Year Built 
1933
MLS® Number 
24184556
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$39,696
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 days agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
8.5
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerAttached
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
7801
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
AAA
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerFreezerGas RangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water HeaterRange Hood
Basement 
PartialStorage SpaceUnfinishedConcrete
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
5
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
In-Law FloorplanSound SystemEntrance Foyer
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Spa 
Yes
Bedroom 
Dimensions - 11.1 x 12.1Level - Upper
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
StoneFrameClapboard
Lot Features 
LevelWaterfront
Other Structures 
WorkshopPool House
Pool Features 
GuniteOutdoor PoolIn Ground
Roof 
Wood
Spa 
Yes
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
Pond
Windows/Doors 
French Doors
Community Features
Community Features 
GolfTennis Court(s)
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Dwight
Middle School
Roger Ludlowe
High School
Fairfield Ludlowe
Listing courtesy of Lis Reed of Coldwell Banker Realty Office Phone: (203) 254-7100 Broker Contact: (203) 526-5106



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