Real Estate

Wow! House: 'Park-Like Setting' In Darien

WOW House: This home, listed on realtor.com, overlooks a two-acre aerated pond, and has a "hockey practice facility."

DARIEN, CT -- Resting on 4.01 "park-like" acres on Driftway Lane in Darien, this custom colonial was built in 1955 and was renovated in 2010, according to the listing on realtor.com.

The home features "custom millwork, gourmet chef's kitchen, and walk-in glass wine cellar," among other high-end amenities, and is on the market for $5,995,000. It is presented by Kate Balanoff with Houlihan Lawrence.

  • Address: 20 Driftway Ln, Darien, Connecticut
  • Price: $5,995,000
  • Square Feet: 8725
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half Baths
  • Built: 1955
  • Features: A truly spectacular home situated in a park-like setting. This custom colonial, renovated in 2010, is as unique as the property that surrounds it. Custom millwork, gourmet chef's kitchen, and walk-in glass wine cellar are just a few of the fabulous features this five bedroom home includes. A formal living room leads to the billiard room with bar and formal dining room making it an ideal home for entertaining. A spectacular family room, two offices, media room, rec room, gym, and two car garage complete the main house. The terrace and deck that run along the entire back of the house overlooks the two-acre aerated pond. A separate building can house two more cars and has a hockey practice facility. Hard to believe all this privacy and serenity are just minutes from downtown Darien.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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