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Property Description
Spectacular water views abound! One truly feels they are on a luxurious yacht when looking out to the surrounding water vistas from this property. This gracious Tudor style home originally built in 1902 was extensively remodeled in 2004. Located in the private Tokeneke Association, Within an hour of the New York City, 8 Butlers Island Rd offers direct frontage on the Long Island Sound, a large private sandy beach and sweeping views of the Sound to the South. North facing rooms overlook a tidal estuary with abundant wildlife and down Butlers Island Creek all the way to the Five Mile River and Rowayton. Expansive patios overlook the beautifully landscaped backyard with a sweeping flat lawn and stone walls, which leads to the private beach and LI Sound beyond. Beach parties, pre game pasta dinners, tented birthday celebrations, clam bakes; the possibilities for entertaining groups large and small abound, or simply enjoy the water views with your morning coffee from one of the many outdoor terraces. This 5 bedroom home has been lovingly cared for, interior features include custom millwork, 9' coffered ceilings, wood paneled library, chefs kitchen and an oversized family room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. If you are looking for a truly singular waterfront property, then you should make 8 Butlers Island your destination!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Butlers Island Rd
General
- Sold For: $6,500,000
- HOA FEE: $261/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24025008
- Added to Site: 624 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
- Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
- Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Suite: Full Bath, 21 x 18, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - On 3rd Floor, 13 x 12, Other
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, 14 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom, 14 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom, 18 x 14, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 19 x 17, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - 2 Story Window(s), 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Interior Balcony, 34 x 27, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - Built-Ins, 22 x 19, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 16 x 15, Main
- Office: Office, 14 x 9, Main
- Library: Library, 19 x 13, Upper
- Laundry: Upper Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Security Services
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Terrace, Fruit Trees, Gutters, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
- Color: beige
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Under House Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: Tokeneke
- Driving Directions: Old Farm Rd to Searles Rd to Tokeneke Beach Dr to Butlers Island. House is past the club, please park in the front driveway.
School Information
- Elementary School: Tokeneke
- Middle School: Middlesex
- High School: Darien
Community
- Community Name: Tokeneke
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: Security Service, Road Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Zoned, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Storage, Partially Finished
- Roof: Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 7,809
- Above Ground: 7,515 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 294 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1902
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.25
- Zoning: R-1
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: L. I. Sound Frontage, Beach, Access
Green Features
- Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $3,136
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $4,810,190
- Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Flood Zone: Yes
- Property ID: 109198
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Nan Peter
Sold by Douglas Elliman of Connecticut, The Jennifer Leahy Team, Jennifer Leahy
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Butlers Island Rd
School District:Darien School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tokeneke Elementary School 7 Old Farm Road, Darien, CT 06820 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Middlesex Middle School 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820 | 6-8 | 2.6 mi |
Darien High School 80 High School Lane, Darien, CT 06820 | 9-12 | 2.8 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 8 Butlers Island Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/28/2024
Sold
$6,500,000
-6.47%
MLS
6/12/2024
Listed
$6,950,000
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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.
8 Butlers Island Road, Darien, CT 06820 (MLS# 24025008) is a Single Family property that was sold at $6,500,000 on August 28, 2024. Want to learn more about 8 Butlers Island Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Tokeneke? You can browse all Tokeneke real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

