1218 Smith Ridge Road

New Canaan, CT 06840 Directions
$3,549,000
  • 6Bed
  • 7/2Baths
  • 8,539Sqft
  • 4.14Acres
  • 1978Built
  • EastElementary

Property Highlights

  • Jr. High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
  • Price/Sqft: $416
  • Days on Market: 7
  • MLS: 24165816
  • Listing Pending

Property Highlights

  • Jr. High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
  • Price/Sqft: $416
  • Days on Market: 7
  • MLS: 24165816
  • Listing Pending

Designed by acclaimed architect Dinyar Wadia, this exceptional 5-bedroom estate is set on park-like grounds just minutes from downtown New Canaan. Tranquil gardens, a scenic pond, meandering stream, and curated perennial plantings create a rare sense of serenity and privacy - an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. In the main residence, a gracious foyer introduces elegant, well-proportioned interiors, with dining and living rooms anchored by a double-sided stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to the family room, sunroom, and front and rear covered porches. The home also features multiple private offices and sun-filled...

Property Highlights

  • Jr. High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
  • Price/Sqft: $416
  • Days on Market: 7
  • MLS: 24165816
  • Listing Pending

Designed by acclaimed architect Dinyar Wadia, this exceptional 5-bedroom estate is set on park-like grounds just minutes from downtown New Canaan. Tranquil gardens, a scenic pond, meandering stream, and curated perennial plantings create a rare sense of serenity and privacy - an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. In the main residence, a gracious foyer introduces elegant, well-proportioned interiors, with dining and living rooms anchored by a double-sided stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to the family room, sunroom, and front and rear covered porches. The home also features multiple private offices and sun-filled bedrooms, including a serene primary-suite with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, private porch, and own sauna. A third-floor suite provides a private guest retreat, while the fully finished lower level includes a dedicated gym with separate entrance. Exceptional outdoor living unfolds with a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, fieldstone fireplace, spa tub, stone terraces, and covered dining areas. A six-person sauna with full bath enhances the spa-like atmosphere, while an authentic tea house provides the ideal setting for yoga or meditation. A refined separate barn/garage includes a beautifully appointed 1-bedroom apartment-perfect for guests, extended family, or a private retreat. The expansive garage accommodates up to six cars, with space for lifts and multiple charging stations, offering a rare opportunity for the discerning car collector.

Designed by acclaimed architect Dinyar Wadia, this exceptional 5-bedroom estate is set on park-like grounds just minutes from downtown New Canaan. Tranquil gardens, a scenic pond, meandering stream, and curated perennial plantings create a rare sense of serenity and privacy - an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. In the main residence, a gracious foyer introduces elegant, well-proportioned interiors, with dining and living rooms anchored by a double-sided stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to the family room, sunroom, and front and rear covered porches. The home also features multiple private offices and sun-filled bedrooms, including a serene primary-suite with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, private porch, and own sauna. A third-floor suite provides a private guest retreat, while the fully finished lower level includes a dedicated gym with separate entrance. Exceptional outdoor living unfolds with a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, fieldstone fireplace, spa tub, stone terraces, and covered dining areas. A six-person sauna with full bath enhances the spa-like atmosphere, while an authentic tea house provides the ideal setting for yoga or meditation. A refined separate barn/garage includes a beautifully appointed 1-bedroom apartment-perfect for guests, extended family, or a private retreat. The expansive garage accommodates up to six cars, with space for lifts and multiple charging stations, offering a rare opportunity for the discerning car collector.

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  • Additional Information
    • Attic Description: Storage Space, Partially Finished, Floored, Walk-up
    • Average Days On Market: 7
    • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Garage Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
    • Days On Market: 7
    • Elementary School: East
    • Exclusions: See LB for List
    • Garage: Barn, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Paved, RV/Boat Pad, Driveway
    • Garage Count: 6
    • Has Pool?: Yes
    • High School: New Canaan
    • Is Occupied?: Owner
    • Is Waterfront?: Yes
    • Junior High School: Saxe Middle
    • Living Area SqFt: 8,539
    • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
    • Property Tax: $38,849
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Style: Colonial
    • Tax Amount: $38,849
    • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
    • Type: Single Family For Sale
    • Year Built: 1978
    • Year Built Details: Public Records
    • Zoning: 4AC
  • Amenities
    • Library
    • Park
    • Public Pool
    • Shopping/Mall
    • Tennis Courts
    • Audio System
    • Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Cable - Available
    • Open Floor Plan
    • Sauna
    • Security System
  • Interior/Exterior Features
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
    • Attic: Yes
    • Beds: 6
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Exterior Features: Terrace,Barn,Gutters,Lighting,Guest House,Hot Tub,French Doors,Underground Utilities,Underground Sprinkler
    • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Cedar, Wood
    • Fireplaces: 4
    • Full Baths: 7
    • Furnace Type: Oil, Propane
    • Half Baths: 2
    • Heat: Oil, Propane
    • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
    • Hot Water: Oil, Domestic
    • Laundry Room: Upper Level
    • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shingle
    • Rooms: 11
William Pitt / Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty

New Canaan Brokerage

26 Cherry Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

Listing Courtesy of Melissa Rwambuya of William Raveis Real Estate.

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