11 Contentment Island Rd

Darien, CT 06820

$2,591,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,521 Sq. Ft.
$573 / Sq. Ft.
4,521
Sq. Ft.
$573
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/21/19
Closed 11/21/19
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Description

SUNRISE SUNSET SPLENDOUR Enchanting Contentment Island with magical water views to both Scott's Cove & Butler's Island Marsh. In prestigious private Tokeneke Assoc, this is a home for All Seasons with beautiful vistas throughout the year. Welcome To ''Blue Haven'' designed by Ed Wallace in 1926, then expanded 1981 by the current owner. There are inviting rooms-to enjoy, to entertain and to relax! Friends & family can gather in the wonderful family rm or awake to the sounds of water birds, while enjoying...SUNRISE SUNSET SPLENDOUR Enchanting Contentment Island with magical water views to both Scott's Cove & Butler's Island Marsh. In prestigious private Tokeneke Assoc, this is a home for All Seasons with beautiful vistas throughout the year. Welcome To ''Blue Haven'' designed by Ed Wallace in 1926, then expanded 1981 by the current owner. There are inviting rooms-to enjoy, to entertain and to relax! Friends & family can gather in the wonderful family rm or awake to the sounds of water birds, while enjoying morning coffee on the large terrace. How about sharing an afternoon beverage on your patio with views directly across Birch Park! And then there is winter, made particularly special in your cathedral library when reading next to the warmth of a January fire. Hurry to a very special house.
  1. Listed by NANCY WINSHIP • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR
  2. Listed by RITA KIRBY • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTL. (NCA)

Property Details for 11 Contentment Island Road

Town
Darien
Style
Cape
Basement
Partial Basement with Walk-Out
Garage #
3
Garage Description
Attached, Under
Pool
No
Pool Description
None
LISTING CLOSED: 11/21/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 11 Contentment Island Road

StatusClosed
MLS #35394
Days on Market10
Taxes$35,598 / year
HOA Fees$75 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size-
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, NANCY WINSHIP; WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTL. (NCA), RITA KIRBY

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, NANCY WINSHIP; WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTL. (NCA), RITA KIRBY

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Building Information for 11 Contentment Island Road

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 11 Contentment Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Searles Rd to bridge- right to Contentment Island, house on left
  • Miles to Station: 1.0
  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Standard Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Under
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level, Waterview, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 109165
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $2,222,080
  • Assessment - Building: $743,330
  • Assessment - Land: $1,478,750
  • Amenities: 1st Fl Primary Bdrm, Terrace, Rear Stairs
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central, Wall Units
  • Heat Zone: 3
  • Heating: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Terrace
  • Swimming Pool: None
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: Dining Rm chandelier and Living Rm sconces
  • Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 30x23
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19x6
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15x13
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15x12
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 20x11
  • Family Room: First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18x15
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 2
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 2
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Pantry
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 17x11
  • Laundry Location: First
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Mudroom, Library
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer
  • Roof: Slate
  • Walls: Plaster
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio, Terrace, Porch
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Storage
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
  • width: Cthdrl Cl
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
  • width: Cthdrl Cl
  • area: Built-Ins
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Bath
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Pantry
  • width: Eat In
  • area: Built-Ins
Room 7
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Built-Ins
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Dress Rm
  • width: Bath
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: Bath
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Built-Ins
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Oil Tank: Basement

Property History for 11 Contentment Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658377255

$2,591,000

+2.7% / yr

Sep 14, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90945795

$1,262,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658377255

$2,591,000

+2.7% / yr

09/14/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90945795

$1,262,000

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

Public Records for 11 Contentment Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,996,330Additions$534,730Total$2,531,060
Tax Record2024$39,181 ($3,265 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,521 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,521 SqFtStories2Lot Size51,401 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:67 B:54Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 11 Contentment Island Road

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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