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  • $5,368,300

    281 Lambert Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

    6beds
    10,699sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1906
    4 Acres Lot
    $5,368,300 Zestimate®
    $502/sqft
    $33,707 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,368,300

    $4.51M - $6.39M

    $33,707/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This beautiful country estate originally designed by renowned architect Cameron Clark then painstakingly remodeled in 2013 by award-winning architect Dinyar Wadia is one of New Canaan's signature homes & an exquisite example of American architecture infused with masterful custom details & stellar contemporary amenities. Set on close to five private acres in an ideal location this exceptional, custom-designed 19-room residence boasts impressive interior rooms & outdoor entertaining spaces with extraordinary design details. Behind the Rockefeller-era stone walls the classic oil & stone driveway winds you past century old trees & sweeping lawns to a grand courtyard. Light abounds in this 6-bedroom home featuring 9 updated bathrooms and 8 fireplaces. High ceilings, impeccable custom mill work & beautifully proportioned rooms encompass nearly 9,700 square feet of living space spread over two levels connected by an elegant sweeping staircase. From the luxurious paint finishes coveted by today's buyer to the enchanting outdoor Loggia, the home is filled with magnificent craftsmanship. Imported materials were meticulously & expertly chosen. Lush European gardens that would please even Capability Brown are visible from virtually every room. This remarkable home combines 1920's grandeur & style with modern livability in an easy gracious, yet comfortable way. Rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to blend formality & comfort into their own opulent lifestyle for generations to come.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Other
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 10,699 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 4 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NCANM0033B041L00125

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1906

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New Canaan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/25/2019Sold$3,398,000$318/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170233455 Report a problem
    9/13/2019Pending sale$3,398,000$318/sqft
    Source: Higgins Group Real Estate #170233455 Report a problem
    9/9/2019Listed for sale$3,398,000-45.1%$318/sqft
    Source: Higgins Group Real Estate #170233455 Report a problem
    11/2/2017Listing removed$6,195,000$579/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170024185 Report a problem
    10/18/2017Listed for sale$6,195,000+34316.7%$579/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170024185 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$48,864 +3.4%$2,927,750
    2024$47,254 -40.5%$2,927,750 -30.2%
    2023$79,415 +5.5%$4,193,000 +2.4%

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    Neighborhood: 06840

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: West
    • Middle: Saxe Middle
    • High: New Canaan

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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