281 Old Sachems Head Road

Guilford, CT 06437 Directions
$3,675,000 Sold on 10/18/2023 Sold on 10/18/2023
  • 6Bed
  • 5/1Baths
  • 7,655Sqft
  • 2.22Acres
  • 2005Built
  • ColonialStyle

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Sachems Head
  • Price/Sqft: $516
  • Days on Market: 85
  • MLS: 170570602
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox
  • Listing Closed

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Sachems Head
  • Price/Sqft: $516
  • Days on Market: 85
  • MLS: 170570602
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox
  • Listing Closed

Sachems Head is one of New England’s renowned coastal gems — and this home is among its crown jewels. With 6 bedrooms/5.1 baths, this custom-built, 7, 655 sq-ft home occupies 2.22 acres of waterfront on Joshua Cove. Each room showcases architectural and construction excellence, from Brazilian cherrywood flooring and built-in shelving to triple-pane windows and a turret’s curved mahogany wood staircase leading to a rooftop deck with amazing vistas. The main floor is smartly divided, with the dining room, living room, home office, mudroom, powder room, and one of two primary bedrooms on one wing. The other wing features the gourmet kitchen...

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Sachems Head
  • Price/Sqft: $516
  • Days on Market: 85
  • MLS: 170570602
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox
  • Listing Closed

Sachems Head is one of New England’s renowned coastal gems — and this home is among its crown jewels. With 6 bedrooms/5.1 baths, this custom-built, 7, 655 sq-ft home occupies 2.22 acres of waterfront on Joshua Cove. Each room showcases architectural and construction excellence, from Brazilian cherrywood flooring and built-in shelving to triple-pane windows and a turret’s curved mahogany wood staircase leading to a rooftop deck with amazing vistas. The main floor is smartly divided, with the dining room, living room, home office, mudroom, powder room, and one of two primary bedrooms on one wing. The other wing features the gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, large cherry-topped island, 5-burner Wolf gas range, Wolf double wall ovens, 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, 2 sinks, and wine cooler, plus a built-in banquette dining area. Adjacent are the craft room and family room, which leads to both a sunroom and a spectacular bluestone deck overlooking the private yard, gardens, and waterfront. The second floor includes another primary bedroom, with a semicircular wall of windows, and spacious bath. Two of the other 4 bedrooms have their own full baths; the other 2 share one bath. This level also includes a waterfront-facing great room, exercise room, and laundry room. Value-added amenities include propane hydro air HVAC, on demand hot water, ERV air exchanger, generator, heated 2-car garage with electric-car charger, barn, irrigation, and security system. NOT in a flood zone.

Sachems Head is one of New England’s renowned coastal gems — and this home is among its crown jewels. With 6 bedrooms/5.1 baths, this custom-built, 7, 655 sq-ft home occupies 2.22 acres of waterfront on Joshua Cove. Each room showcases architectural and construction excellence, from Brazilian cherrywood flooring and built-in shelving to triple-pane windows and a turret’s curved mahogany wood staircase leading to a rooftop deck with amazing vistas. The main floor is smartly divided, with the dining room, living room, home office, mudroom, powder room, and one of two primary bedrooms on one wing. The other wing features the gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, large cherry-topped island, 5-burner Wolf gas range, Wolf double wall ovens, 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, 2 sinks, and wine cooler, plus a built-in banquette dining area. Adjacent are the craft room and family room, which leads to both a sunroom and a spectacular bluestone deck overlooking the private yard, gardens, and waterfront. The second floor includes another primary bedroom, with a semicircular wall of windows, and spacious bath. Two of the other 4 bedrooms have their own full baths; the other 2 share one bath. This level also includes a waterfront-facing great room, exercise room, and laundry room. Value-added amenities include propane hydro air HVAC, on demand hot water, ERV air exchanger, generator, heated 2-car garage with electric-car charger, barn, irrigation, and security system. NOT in a flood zone.

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  • Additional Information
    • Acres: 2.22
    • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Storage
    • Garage: Attached Garage
    • Garage Count: 2
    • High School: Guilford
    • Is Occupied?: Owner
    • Is Waterfront?: Yes
    • Living Area SqFt: 7,655
    • Middle School: Baldwin
    • Neighborhood: Sachems Head
    • Property Tax: $63,080
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Style: Colonial
    • Tax Amount: $63,080
    • Year Built: 2005
    • Year Built Details: Public Records
    • Zoning: R-5
  • Amenities
    • Library
    • Medical Facilities
    • Park
    • Private Rec Facilities
    • Public Rec Facilities
    • Shopping/Mall
    • Audio System
    • Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Open Floor Plan
    • Security System
  • Interior Features
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
    • Attic: Yes
    • Beds: 6
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Fireplaces: 3
    • Full Baths: 5
    • Furnace Type: Propane
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Heat: Propane
    • Heat Fuel: Propane
    • Hot Water: Propane
    • Laundry Room: Upper Level
    • Rooms: 14
    • Total Baths: 6
  • Exterior Features
    • Exterior Features: Balcony,Barn,Covered Deck,Deck,French Doors,Garden Area,Lighting,Porch
    • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Sue Woods

Sue Woods

Real Estate Salesperson

Barbara Goetsch

Barbara Goetsch

Real Estate Salesperson

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