36 Chestnut Woods Road

Closed 5/28/21
Closed 5/28/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,380,000
4 beds5,562 sqft
36 Chestnut Woods Rd, Redding, CT 06896
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.58 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$428/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Most spectacular country estate on 11.58 acres with scenic pond in prestigious West Redding location. This breathtaking country compound includes the gracious main home with 5,562 sf including 1,003 sf in the dramatic lower level media/bar/billiard room; total 4 bedrooms, 5/2 fully remodeled baths; additional studio or guest quarters with private entry, bedroom & full bath; legal rental cottage with living room, kitchen & full bath (additional 741 sf); & state of the art pool house (additional 504...Most spectacular country estate on 11.58 acres with scenic pond in prestigious West Redding location. This breathtaking country compound includes the gracious main home with 5,562 sf including 1,003 sf in the dramatic lower level media/bar/billiard room; total 4 bedrooms, 5/2 fully remodeled baths; additional studio or guest quarters with private entry, bedroom & full bath; legal rental cottage with living room, kitchen & full bath (additional 741 sf); & state of the art pool house (additional 504 sf). Highest attention to detail both inside & out w/apprx $500K in recent improvements by current owner including brand new slate roof; stunning kitchen & baths; new a/c; new lighting; full studio renovation; new pool house; updates in cottage including hardwood installation; full interior painting; fit out of main garage as a catering kitchen; hardwood installation in lower level; sun porch w/retractable screen; & so many other tasteful touches which have polished this home to exquisite perfection. Casual elegance abounds w/6 fireplaces including the LR w/exposed beams, dining room, paneled library, MBR suite, 2nd ensuite BR, & lower level billiards room. Picturesque grounds w/heated gunite pool; private pond; outbuildings including detached garage & barn/shed; plus potential to subdivide & permits in place to build a new large barn if desired. Bucolic privacy adjoining the 54 acre Connecticut Audubon Society's Edward Steichen Memorial Wildlife Preserve & just 61 miles to Midtown!
  • Listed by: Laura Ancona 203.733.7053 lancona@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170375137

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Property Information for 36 Chestnut Woods Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $43,158 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Expected Active Date: 03-01-2021
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Neighborhood: West Redding
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 03-01-2021
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 11.58 AC / 504,424 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Topstone or Marchant to Chestnut Woods to #36
  • Elementary School: Redding
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Latitude: 41.307404
  • Longitude: -73.44018
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $43,158
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn, Cabana, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Pool Description: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Beams,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 20.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.3
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Dining Area,Hardwood Floor,Island,Pantry,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Studio Apt
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 15.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Slate
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 271169
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5562.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 5562.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 36 Chestnut Woods Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514717318

$2,380,000—
May 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462855992

$2,380,000

+25.2% / yr

Jun 18, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #355815559

$400,000

-85.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514717318

$2,380,000
05/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462855992

$2,380,000

+25.2% / yr

06/18/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #355815559

$400,000

-85.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 36 Chestnut Woods Road

Taxable ValueLand$331,000Additions$1,340,000Total$1,671,000
Tax Record2025$49,361 ($4,113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,262 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,262 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,508 SqFtStories1Lot Size504,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNREDD M:19 L:42

Schools near 36 Chestnut Woods Road

This home is within Redding School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Redding Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
John Read Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Joel Barlow High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Redding Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

John Read Middle School
Public5 to 8

Joel Barlow 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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Laura Ancona

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