96 Sand Road

Closed 3/20/23
Closed 3/20/23
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Last Sold Price
$805,000
5 beds4,200 sqft$192/sqft
96 Sand Rd, North Canaan, CT 06018

Description

Welcome home to Laughing Willow Farm. As you wind your way up the driveway you pass by the tennis court, mature trees, perennial gardens, and massive rock outcroppings providing a sense of calm and serenity. The stewards of the environment designed and built this home to be one with the land. Continue up the drive and you are greeted by a sprawling slate roofed home reminiscent of an English Cotswold Cottage. Its prominent stone facade and windows are surrounded by stone patios and whimsical gardens....Welcome home to Laughing Willow Farm. As you wind your way up the driveway you pass by the tennis court, mature trees, perennial gardens, and massive rock outcroppings providing a sense of calm and serenity. The stewards of the environment designed and built this home to be one with the land. Continue up the drive and you are greeted by a sprawling slate roofed home reminiscent of an English Cotswold Cottage. Its prominent stone facade and windows are surrounded by stone patios and whimsical gardens. Enter the post and beam great room through the solid wood door with Rondell glass and enjoy the massive central stone fireplace that lends to gathering on cool nights in the custom wood paneled living room. Solid wooden doors and architectural woodwork throughout the home lead to five en suite bedrooms for all to find rest and relaxation. Entertaining in the formal dining room beckons for all to gather and meet with a Vermont Castings Stove adjacent in the kitchen. As one strolls the property they can enjoy numerous ponds, trails, and spectacular vistas of Canaan Mountain. There are numerous outbuildings and barns that lend to enjoying farm and country life in the Litchfield County Hills just 2.5 hours from Manhattan. Property is made up of two parcels, taxes refer to both parcels. Property is made up of two parcels, taxes refer to both parcels.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/20/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Stephen M Drezen • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860) 480-5073 C: (860) 480-5073 info@ppgrealtors.com
  2. Listed by Phillip Fox • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (310) 308-5289 C: (310) 308-5289 pfox@wpsir.com

Property Details for 96 Sand Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170529958
Days on Market
32
Taxes
$9,617 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
24.71 AC / 1,076,367 SF
County
Litchfield County
Basement Description
Crawl Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Contemporary
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$595,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

North Canaan, CT

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Stephen M Drezen; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Phillip Fox

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Phillip Fox

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Building Information for 96 Sand Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size24.71 AC / 1,076,367 SF

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Property Information for 96 Sand Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Owner
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Housatonic
  • Latitude: 42.013107
  • Longitude: -73.344635
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $9,617
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Tennis Court
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Greenhouse, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 16.11
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 18.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.3
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Island,Tile Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 19.2
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.9
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.8
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 18.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 11.3
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.9
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Half Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 16.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 17.8
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 17.4
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exclusions: See inclusion exclusion list
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • 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 Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4002
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 2408358
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4200.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4200.0
  • Zoning: 1
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Schools near 96 Sand Road

This home is within Regional School District 01.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Canaan Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Selc
Public - 6 to 8
Leapss
Public - 2 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
North Canaan Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Selc
Public6 to 8

Leapss
Public2 to 5

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: 96 Sand Road, North Canaan, CT 06018
$805,000
5
4,200
1,076,367
101 E Sand Road, Canaan, CT 06018
$130,000
3
2
1,152
30,056
101 H Sand Road, Canaan, CT 06018
–
3
2.5
2,414
57,499
101 J Sand Road, Canaan, CT 06018
–
4
2
1,584
58,370
101 B Sand Road, Canaan, CT 06018
–
4
2
1,344
31,363
101 G Sand Road, Canaan, CT 06018
–
3
2
1,733
30,492

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