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Property Description
Welcome to The Wedding Cottage. This charming colonial was built in 1930 and is nestled on a 2.98-acre lot in the heart of town. With exquisite period moldings and millwork, stunning architectural details, brick and wide plank flooring, in a rare and unique setting; it's a special place to call home. It offers a large kitchen with gourmet appliances and a gas fireplace, a beautifully paneled living room with extra large stone fireplace, a sun-filled family room with views of the sunrise and sunsets, a first floor office/bedroom with a chic bar area. Upstairs has a master bedroom with French doors to a large balcony which overlooks the stunning grounds. Three other bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study/playroom and a back staircase. The extra large mudroom with its stunning heated brick floor offers a gorgous entryway and fabulous storage. Step outside to enjoy and entertain on the flagstone terrace surrounded by a meticulously designed (Sarah McCool Landscape Architect) outdoor space with stone walls, a grand stone fire pit and a harmonious blend of lush greenery, vibrant flowers, carefully placed trees and shrubs, an abundance of carefully curated specimen plantings which offers seasonal color variation and balanced textures. A large shed is perfect for storage, a workout area or fun space.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 177 Leroy Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,600,000
- Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24071603
- Added to Site: 346 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Mud Room
- Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor, 13 x 19, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 9 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 9 x 14, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 13 x 25, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 26, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - Built-In Hutch, Fireplace, Island, Pantry, Wide Board Floor, 26 x 14, Main
- Office: Office - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 11 x 13, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 9 x 11, Upper
- Rec Room: Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 9 x 11, Upper
- Laundry: Lower Level, Upper Level
- Other Room 1: Other - Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Composite Floor, 10 x 20, Lower
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting, French Doors, Patio, Balcony, Shed, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Color: white
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: Post road to Leroy Avenue. 177 on the left with red mailbox. Long driveway across from Highfield.
School Information
- Elementary School: Royle
- Middle School: Middlesex
- High School: Darien
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Radiant, Electric, Oil, Propane
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane
- Water Heater: Oil, 65 Gallon Tank, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Unfinished, Heated, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 3,316
- Above Ground: 2,874 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 442 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.98
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved, Asphalt
- Zoning: r-1
- Lot Description: Fence - Wood, Fence - Stone, Fence - Rail, Fence - Electric Pet, Secluded, Some Wetlands, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
Green Features
- Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,140,230
- Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Back staircase hanging light fixture, master bedroom window/door panels
- Property ID: 104618
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Kim Swift and Houlihan Lawrence, Abigail Moore
Sold by Houlihan Lawrence, Amanda Spatola
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Schools
Schools serving 177 Leroy Ave
School District:Darien School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Royle Elementary School 133 Mansfield Avenue, Darien, CT 06820 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Middlesex Middle School 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Darien High School 80 High School Lane, Darien, CT 06820 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 177 Leroy Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2025
Sold
$2,600,000
26.83%
MLS
2/05/2025
Listed
$2,050,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
177 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820 (MLS# 24071603) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,600,000 on May 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 177 Leroy Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Darien? You can browse all Darien real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

