WOW House: Gorgeous Darien Home Offers Stunning Water Views

DARIEN, CT — Nestled on Butler's Island, this private oasis offers discerning buyers a high-end home with amenities that will make every day feel like a vacation, according to Realtor.com. The two-story foyer is filled with light that spills down the curved staircase, while views of the water catch your eye immediately.

• Address: 8 North Rd, Darien, Connecticut
• Price: $11,995,000
• Square Feet: 8733
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2006

Features:

The open living/dining room provides the perfect entertaining space, with fireplaces flanking both ends which lead out to the terrace, with picturesque coastal views as the backdrop. The gourmet kitchen with a large island and breakfast bar features high-end appliances, a separate eat- in area and a cozy spot to nestle by the fireplace.

The family room offers soaring ceilings and two walls of windows with a spectacular view of the Sound. Other first floor spaces include a study with lacquered walls and a fireplace, an office off the kitchen, a butler's pantry and a large mudroom with full bath and additional laundry.

The home continues upstairs with en suite bedrooms, and water views from every one of those bedroom. The master suite boasts a gas fireplace, dressing room, a marble bath with a fireplace, his and her balconies and a cozy sitting area to watch the sunrise.

The lower level entertainment room, complete with a family room, wine cellar, media room and gym, has French doors that open onto the stone terrace, where a pool and outdoor fireplace can be found.

Whether you want to read a book on the terrace, lounge by the pool or enjoy the beach and waterfront dock, everything is at your back door to enjoy at a moment's notice.

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