Spectacular quintessential New England home in Darien has it all! Step into a world of refined elegance with this stately 8,000+SF Colonial masterpiece. Set back on nearly two acres of manicured grounds, boasting a custom 2021 Gunite pool, outdoor kitchen, new patio, huge backyard and firepit, this treasured residence is the ultimate venue for indoor & outdoor living and entertaining. The main level features a soaring 2-story foyer that transitions into a formal living room w/fireplace & stunning formal dining room w/ butlers pantry, wet bar, wine fridge & food pantry. Step into the chef's kitchen w/ 16ft marble island, Miele range, dual Sub-zeros & sun-drenched breakfast area. The kitchen flows into a massive family room w/ stone fireplace & adjoining sunroom w/ 25ft stone fireplace w/French doors to backyard & pool. There's a large, office w/ custom paneling & coffered ceiling, a mudroom w/built-ins, plus a full bath, a powder room and back staircase to upper level rooms. The 2nd floor primary suite is a private sanctuary, defined by 11-foot barrel vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, 2 walk-in closets and a spa-inspired marble bath w/double sink, soaking tub & steam shower. There are 4 additional en-suite bedrooms, a laundry room & open space for study/gaming. The 3rd floor has over 2,400sqft of storage/ potential living space! The finished lower level is amazing! Featuring a custom-built wine cellar/tasting room w/wet bar & dual wine fridges an exercise room, playroom, surround sound & additional laundry. This home has energy efficient "green" features & is Geothermal. Recent improvements include basement refinishing, repaving the driveway, a new pool, patio, outdoor kitchen, and generator installation w/1,000-gallon propane tank.
Under contract
Price cut: $170K (4/4)
$5,325,000
7 Buttonwood Lane, Darien, CT 06820
5beds
8,502sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
1.83 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$626/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dual sub-zerosWet barButlers pantrySun-drenched breakfast areaHuge backyardFinished lower levelStunning formal dining room
- 114 days |
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Listed by:
Gaynor Brennan IV (203)252-4650,
BHHS Darien/New Canaan 203-655-5114
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24156548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Laundry, Wine Cellar
Primary bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 597.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.11 x 34.9
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 487.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 27.1
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 17.2
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor, Tub w/Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 17.4
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Tub w/Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 399.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 23.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double-Sink, Hydro-Tub, Stall Shower, Steam/Sauna, Marble Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 333.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 19.4
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 9.1
Bathroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 35.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.9 x 6
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 349.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 19.5
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 431.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 24.1
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 668.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 39.3
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 449.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 25.4
Office
- Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 295.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 17.6
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, French Doors, Engineered Wood Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 300.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 17.9
Rec play room
- Features: Built-in Features, Engineered Wood Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 427.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 27.4
Sun room
- Features: Fireplace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 304.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 20.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,502
- Total interior livable area: 8,502 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,081
- Finished area below ground: 1,421
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 103169
- Zoning: R-1
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Green verification: Built Green Certification
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Darien
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $626/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,244,290
- Annual tax amount: $50,222
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Pending sale | $5,325,000$626/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24156548 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Contingent | $5,325,000$626/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24156548 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Price change | $5,325,000-3.1%$626/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24156548 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000+61.6%$646/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24156548 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2015 | Sold | $3,400,000-2.8%$400/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #99093173 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000$412/sqft |
Source: Darien Brokerage #30077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2015 | Pending sale | $3,499,000$412/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #30077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000$412/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #30077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2015 | Pending sale | $3,499,000$412/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #30077 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000-9.1%$412/sqft |
Source: Kelly Associates Real Estate, Inc. #30077 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2014 | Listing removed | $3,850,000$453/sqft |
Source: Kelly Associates Real Estate, Inc. #99079604 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000+22.2%$453/sqft |
Source: Kelly Associates Real Estate, Inc. #99079604 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2009 | Sold | $3,150,000-13.7%$371/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98405129 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2009 | Price change | $3,650,000-7.6%$429/sqft |
Source: Prudential Connecticut Realty #98405129 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+295%$465/sqft |
Source: Prudential Connecticut Realty #98405129 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2007 | Sold | $1,000,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,222 +5.4% | $3,244,290 |
| 2024 | $47,659 +5% | $3,244,290 +25.9% |
| 2023 | $45,371 +2.2% | $2,576,420 |
| 2022 | $44,392 +3.7% | $2,576,420 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $42,803 +3.1% | $2,541,770 |
| 2020 | $41,507 +3% | $2,541,770 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $40,309 -0.4% | $2,447,410 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $40,484 -0.5% | $2,517,690 |
| 2017 | $40,686 +2.5% | $2,517,690 |
| 2016 | $39,704 +2.7% | $2,517,690 |
| 2015 | $38,647 +2.3% | $2,517,690 |
| 2014 | $37,791 +7.1% | $2,517,690 -6.1% |
| 2013 | $35,301 +3.9% | $2,680,440 |
| 2012 | $33,988 +3.9% | $2,680,440 |
| 2011 | $32,701 +4.5% | $2,680,440 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $31,280 +4.2% | $2,664,410 +0.9% |
| 2009 | $30,028 +114% | $2,640,960 +173.8% |
| 2008 | $14,032 +4.9% | $964,390 |
| 2007 | $13,376 +3.5% | $964,390 |
| 2006 | $12,923 -28% | $964,390 -30% |
| 2005 | $17,938 +66.2% | $1,377,700 +52.5% |
| 2004 | $10,793 +50.2% | $903,210 +64.2% |
| 2003 | $7,186 -6.8% | $550,200 |
| 2001 | $7,714 +7.3% | $550,200 -30% |
| 2000 | $7,186 +0.4% | $786,000 +94.6% |
| 1999 | $7,156 | $403,840 |
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Neighborhood: 06820
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Ox Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Middlesex Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 10/10Darien High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ox Ridge
- Middle: Middlesex
- High: Darien
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- Fairfield County
- Darien
- 06820
- 7 Buttonwood Lane
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