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Last Sold Price
7 beds7,207 sqft
225 Tokeneke Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.26 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$645/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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!
  • Listed by: Kate Balanoff • Houlihan Lawrence
  • Listed by: Ariana O'malley • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 11/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170556124

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,500,000

Avg days on market

79

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Darien, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Kate Balanoff; Houlihan Lawrence, Ariana O'malley

Sold By Compass Connecticut, LLC, Ashley Lauria

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Property Information for 225 Tokeneke Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $55,027 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 4.26 AC / 185,565 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Tokeneke road between Driftway and Five Mile River Road
  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Darien
  • Latitude: 41.07326
  • Longitude: -73.45216
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $55,027
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Rooms Additional: Gym, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 15
  • Rooms Total: 18
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: F78774957CB8D092E0531401100AFB9E
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: F78774957CB8D092E0531401100AFB9E
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Island,Remodeled,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,French Doors
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: beige
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick, Masonry
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: Golf Simulator, Light fixture in navy upstairs bedroom, Window treatments and hardware in downstairs bedroom, free standing wine fridge in basement.
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6807
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Slate
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 400
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 6807
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 109003
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6807.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 7207.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 225 Tokeneke Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1545484338

$4,650,000

+3.7% / yr

Mar 10, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286283995

$2,725,000

+79010.4% / yr

Dec 20, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327035029

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1545484338

$4,650,000

+3.7% / yr

03/10/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286283995

$2,725,000

+79010.4% / yr

12/20/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327035029

$1

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

Public Records for 225 Tokeneke Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,758,890Additions$1,987,020Total$3,745,910
Tax Record2025$57,987 ($4,832 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths10Total Finished SqFt6,807 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,807 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,556 SqFtStories2Lot Size185,566 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated2010ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:66 B:115

Schools near 225 Tokeneke Road

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 225 Tokeneke Road, Darien, CT 06820
$4,650,000
7
7,207
185,565
5
3
2,886
51,836
$1,437,500
4
3,409
43,560
$147,000
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3
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19,602
$5,400,000
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174,675
$1,340,000
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3,200
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