279 Saugatuck Ave Westport, CT, 06880

single family home
$ 11,000,000 Sold Jan 17, 2024
147 days on market, 88% sale-to-list ratio
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About the Home

Spectacular direct waterfront estate offering unobstructed views of Long Island Sound. Marvel at sunrises over the water and watch wildlife, boating and aquatic activities from your private piece of paradise. Launch your boat and wave runners from the 20 ft. floating dock and join the fun. Enjoy complete privacy from the meticulously landscaped 1.3 acres with a 168-foot seawall, 80-foot pier, and private beach. A heated pool /spa with expansive granite patios and multiple covered seating and dining areas provide the ultimate setting for waterside entertaining and relaxation. Front row seat to Westport's fireworks. No expense was spared in creating this 14 room custom manor house. Incredible attention to detail is evident throughout with its fine moldings, heated floors, onyx trimmed Art deco bar and glassed walled conservatory with forever views. The charming 2 bedroom cottage offers endless possibilities for guests or work from home office. This waterfront escape is just minutes to all the amenities that make Westport celebrated including Compo Beach, Longshore Club Park, Westport Country Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion, and Downtown Main Street Shopping and Restaurants. Please view the tour and video.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
5 full + 2 half baths
8,246 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Marble Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Full Bath, On 3rd Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Island, Limestone Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, French Doors, Limestone Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Media Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Library (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, French Doors, Limestone Floor
  • Other Rooms Exercise room, Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Sauna, Sitting room, Wine cellar

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot air, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil, propane
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Open floor plan
  • Sauna
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Oven/range
  • Microwave
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Storage space

Basement

  • None

Laundry

  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered deck
  • French doors
  • Grill
  • Guest house
  • Patio
  • Porch-screened
  • Underground sprinkler
  • Underground utilities

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • In ground pool
  • Spa
  • Heated
  • Gunite

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Direct waterfront
  • L. i. sound frontage
  • Dock or mooring
  • View
Waterfront Homes in Westport

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.35 acres
  • In flood zone
  • Water view
  • Level lot
  • Fence - full
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Flood zone: Yes

Driveway

  • Paved
  • Heated

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: pub. sewer connected
  • Sewage fee: $ 925 per year

Near-by Amenities

  • Public transportation

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1999

Exterior Siding
wood

Foundation
none

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Saugatuck neighborhood, in the town of Westport.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #170619534
Status Closed
Listing date January 17, 2024
Closed date June 12, 2024
Days on market 147 days
List price $ 12,500,000
Close price $ 11,000,000
Sale-to-list ratio 88%
Tax amount $ 91,172
Tax year july 2023-june 2024
Financing used Withheld


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