20 Driftway Ln

Darien, CT 06820

$5,400,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
8,725 Sq. Ft.
$619 / Sq. Ft.
8,725
Sq. Ft.
$619
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/14/22
Closed 12/14/22
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Description

This truly spectacular award-winning home is set in a private oasis overlooking a 2 acre aerated pond and expansive grounds. Perfectly proportioned spaces are designed to create a graceful and enchanting lifestyle. Designed in 2014 by Vincente-Burin Architects and custom built with the highest integrity of materials and craftsmanship, no surface has been untouched. With over 9000 sf with an open floorplan, soaring ceilings, 5 fireplaces, intriguing details throughout and most rooms accessing the...This truly spectacular award-winning home is set in a private oasis overlooking a 2 acre aerated pond and expansive grounds. Perfectly proportioned spaces are designed to create a graceful and enchanting lifestyle. Designed in 2014 by Vincente-Burin Architects and custom built with the highest integrity of materials and craftsmanship, no surface has been untouched. With over 9000 sf with an open floorplan, soaring ceilings, 5 fireplaces, intriguing details throughout and most rooms accessing the serene water views, this home is not like any other. A two story entry welcomes you to a lovely formal living room with fireplace and is adjacent to the Dining room with glass wine cellars dramatically balancing the rooms design. The family room with fireplace and spectacular gourmet chefs kitchen

Property Details for 20 Driftway Lane

Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial
Garage #
4
Garage Description
Attached, Detached
Pool
No
Pool Description
None
LISTING UPDATED: 08/23/2024 10:39 PM

Property Details for 20 Driftway Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #37868
Days on Market28
Taxes$53,068 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1955
Lot Size4.01 AC / 174,675 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Location

Sold By Brown Harris Stevens, MARY LOPIANO

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Building Information for 20 Driftway Lane

Stories3Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size4.01 AC / 174,675 SF

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$30,741 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,319

Property Taxes

$4,422

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Property Information for 20 Driftway Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Old Farm Road to Driftway.
  • Miles to Station: 0.5
  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Generator, Intercom, Central Vac
  • House Color: Cedar shingle
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Detached
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Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Waterview
  • Parcel Number: 06520
  • Zoning: R-1
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $3,080,000
  • Assessment - Building: $2,191,210
  • Assessment - Land: $888,790
  • Amenities: Pond, Wine Cellar, Terrace
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
  • Year Renovated: 2014
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Heat Zone: 5
  • Heating: FHA
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Connected
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding, Underground Utilities, Garden
  • Porch: Open
  • Swimming Pool: None
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: see docs
  • Inclusions: see docs
  • Rooms: 17
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27x20
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19x12
  • Bedroom 3: Built-Ins
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14x14
  • Bedroom 4: Built-Ins, Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14x13
  • Bedroom 5: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 20x14
  • Dining Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 25x18
  • Family Room: Fireplace, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 31x23
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 2
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 5
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Remodeled, Pantry, Island, Eat-In
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 33x21
  • Laundry Location: Lower, Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Wine Cellar, Utility Room, Playroom, Office, Mudroom, Media Room, Game Room, Exercise Room
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 19x11
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 33x14
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bar, Workshop, Wainscoting, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, French Doors, Foyer
  • Roof: Wood
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Wood Panel
  • Windows: Thermal
  • Additional SqFt: 300.0
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Terrace
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer
  • Attic: Partial Finished
  • Basement Finish: Partial Finished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 13
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: L
Room 14
  • Room Type: Rec Rm
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 3
Room 15
  • Room Type: Other
  • Level: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Oil Tank: Above Ground

Property History for 20 Driftway Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1502928576

$5,400,000

+151.2% / yr

Feb 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #664594638

$400,000

-23.1% / yr

May 6, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #290033993

$5,225,000

+232110.8% / yr

May 7, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327035103

$1

-96.9% / yr

Mar 15, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #134195052

$1,830,000—
Mar 15, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #134195052

$1,830,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1502928576

$5,400,000

+151.2% / yr

02/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #664594638

$400,000

-23.1% / yr

05/06/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #290033993

$5,225,000

+232110.8% / yr

05/07/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327035103

$1

-96.9% / yr

03/15/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #134195052

$1,830,000
03/15/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #134195052

$1,830,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Driftway Lane

Taxable ValueLand$1,197,490Additions$2,807,770Total$4,005,260
Tax Record2024$62,001 ($5,167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt9,135 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,135 SqFtStories2Lot Size171,191 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated2010ZoningR-1CountyFAIRFIELDAPNDARI M:66 B:121Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Driftway Lane

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tokeneke Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Middlesex Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Darien High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tokeneke Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Middlesex Middle School
Public6 to 8

Darien High School
Public9 to 12

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