Wow! House: 'Historic Gem' In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT -- Resting on 2.6 acres on West Road in New Canaan, this historic gem of a home was built in 1820 but has been expanded and renovated to "allow for today's modern lifestyle," according to the listing on realtor.com.

The property features sweeping lawns and mature trees with an "incomparable private backyard." The home offers five bedrooms and six bathrooms, and it is on the market for $2,895,000. It is presented by Page Growney with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

• Address: 32 West Rd, New Canaan, Connecticut
• Price: $2,895,000
• Square Feet: 5567
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1820
• Features: One of New Canaan's finest landmark residences on West Road encompassing 2.6 private acres of mature trees and sweeping lawns while offering a location less than a mile from the village. Thoughtful expansion and renovation allow for today's modern lifestyle while retaining the grace and beauty of a historic gem. Beautifully proportioned living areas offer an abundance of light with French doors in each room inviting you to the incomparable private backyard. This enchanting home features five bedrooms and four baths, chef's kitchen open to breakfast room with it's own private stone terrace, and expansive family room with walls of windows allowing for a panoramic view of this unparalleled setting.

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