Set just four minutes from town on nearly three acres adjacent to protected Land Trust property, this exceptional residence offers the privacy, scale, and tranquility of a country estate without sacrificing convenience. Sprawling lawns, stone walls, and a fully finished pool house with pool accessed through a dramatic hornbeam archway, underscore the property's exceptional outdoor living experience. The entry foyer establishes the home's architectural character, unfolding into a generous front to back gallery anchored by mahogany doors that open directly to the 33 foot covered porch and outdoor terrace. Detailed millwork, oak floors, and beautifully proportioned rooms create a sense of continuity throughout, while French doors across the principal living spaces provide a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen, family room, and informal dining area are thoughtfully arranged in an open, flowing layout oriented toward the grounds, balancing everyday comfort with effortless entertaining. A well appointed mudroom serves the practical demands of daily life with equal attention to detail. The primary suite is distinguished by soaring 12 foot ceilings and dual walk in closets. Four additional en suite bedrooms, a substantial bonus room, and a third floor guest suite/lounge complete the upper levels. The lower level is finished with a generous recreation space, half bath, media room, and a gaming room that walks out to a private terrace. Designed to function independently from the main residence, the guest and pool house includes a sitting room, kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and French doors opening directly to the pool terrace. Five plus garage bays complete this distinguished offering
Under contract
$7,150,000
256 Country Club Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
9,473sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$46,979/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
2.75 Acres Lot
$6,818,500 Zestimate®
$755/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 67 days |
- 954 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Saxe Team,
Christine D. Saxe (203)273-1548,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-442-6626,
Co-Listing Agent: Nikki Glazer 415-866-1647,
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24178654
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 466.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 23.11
Bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 242.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 16.6
Bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 201.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 14.7
Bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 147.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.3
Bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 201.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 14.7
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 240.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 16.11
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 440.07 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.11 x 24.3
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Patio/Terrace
- Level: Main
- Area: 362.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.11 x 20
Library
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 243.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.11 x 16.11
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 426.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 26.5
Media room
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 530 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 26.5
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 91.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 10.1
Other
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 345.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.3 x 18.9
Other
- Features: Patio/Terrace
- Level: Lower
- Area: 235.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 16.11
Other
- Features: Remodeled, Vaulted Ceiling(s), French Doors, Full Bath, Kitchen Island, Patio/Terrace
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 662.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 31.7
Rec play room
- Features: Half Bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 781.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.5 x 29.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Liveable Space
- Attic: Heated,Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,473
- Total interior livable area: 9,473 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,927
- Finished area below ground: 1,546
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 2.75 Acres
- Features: Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Pool House
- Parcel number: 184856
- Zoning: 2AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Park, Private School(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Oenoke Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $755/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,728,600
- Annual tax amount: $45,540
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Exclusions: Kitchen light fixture over island. The outdoor shower does not have the shower plumbing fixtures attached and the water is shut off to it.
Estimated market value
$6,818,500
$6.48M - $7.16M
$6,960/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $7,150,000$755/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24178654 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,150,000+116.7%$755/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24178654 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2020 | Sold | $3,300,000+0.2%$348/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170324559 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2020 | Pending sale | $3,295,000$348/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170324559 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+18.9%$348/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170324559 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/1999 | Sold | $2,770,749+326.9%$292/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98019082 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/1997 | Sold | $649,000$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,540 +3.4% | $2,728,600 |
| 2024 | $44,040 +7.3% | $2,728,600 +26% |
| 2023 | $41,030 +3.1% | $2,166,290 |
| 2022 | $39,795 +1.2% | $2,166,290 |
| 2021 | $39,340 +0.1% | $2,166,290 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $39,307 -0.4% | $2,164,470 |
| 2019 | $39,480 -14% | $2,164,470 -20.1% |
| 2018 | $45,930 +1.7% | $2,708,160 |
| 2017 | $45,145 +2.2% | $2,708,160 |
| 2016 | $44,170 +2% | $2,708,160 |
| 2015 | $43,303 +2.9% | $2,708,160 |
| 2014 | $42,085 -7.2% | $2,708,160 -12.9% |
| 2013 | $45,374 +3.6% | $3,109,960 |
| 2012 | $43,788 +1.7% | $3,109,960 |
| 2011 | $43,073 +2% | $3,109,960 0% |
| 2010 | $42,234 +1.7% | $3,110,000 |
| 2009 | $41,519 +0.8% | $3,110,000 +14.2% |
| 2008 | $41,190 +4% | $2,724,200 |
| 2007 | $39,610 +8.9% | $2,724,200 +5.2% |
| 2006 | $36,362 +4.9% | $2,589,900 |
| 2005 | $34,679 +5.8% | $2,589,900 |
| 2004 | $32,788 +18.8% | $2,589,900 +31.2% |
| 2003 | $27,609 +5.4% | $1,973,510 +57.3% |
| 2001 | $26,200 +2% | $1,254,800 +0% |
| 2000 | $25,697 +7.3% | $1,254,750 +2.1% |
| 1999 | $23,954 | $1,228,430 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10West SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.2 mi
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West
- High: New Canaan
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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