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248 Turtle Back Road

New Canaan, CT 06840
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Bed 5

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Bath 6

Bath

SqFt5,291

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Acres3.41

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Welcome to a property where a collector's garden of Japanese maples, rhododendrons, and azaleas - in every shade from gold to crimson to blush pink - announces something extraordinary before you've even reached the front door. A circular drive leads to this classic New England white Colonial, set on nearly three and a half acres on prestigious Turtle Back Road, where grounds shaped with the care of a private arboretum unfold: flagstone terraces, fieldstone walls, and specimen plantings set against a canopy of mature trees. From its copper roof to its storied gardens, every element of this five-bedroom, six-bath New Canaan property feels distinctive. With nearly 5,200 square feet of living space, the home offers generous accommodations while maintaining real warmth and character. Positioned to embrace its surroundings, sun-filled interiors and tranquil views from nearly every room create a seamless connection between indoors and out. Whether entertaining on a grand scale or savoring the simple pleasures of everyday life, the property offers a rare sense of space, comfort, and retreat. Just minutes from the heart of New Canaan, this exceptional home provides easy access to downtown amenities, award-winning schools, parks, and Metro-North - while feeling worlds away from it all. Seldom does a property offer such a rare combination of privacy, beauty, and one of Fairfield County's most sought-after addresses.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $4,000,000

AD Id : 91098238

MLS Id : 24178727

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 3.41 Acres

Living Area Size : 5,291

Tax Amount : 23070.00

Year Built : 1963

Garage : 5

County : Fairfield

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Sauna Roof: Metal Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Oil, Propane, Hot Water Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1963 Building Area Total: 5291 Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame, Clapboard Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 3.41 Lot Description: Level

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $4000000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 184797 Annual Tax: $23070

  • Parking Information

    Attached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 5

  • School Information

    Elementary School: West
    Junior High School: Saxe Middle
    Senior High School: New Canaan
  • Location Information

    Direction: Oenoke Ridge to Turtle Back Road WaterSource: Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/11/2026 @ 19:54

MLS: 24178727 LISTED BY: John Dunn, Compass Connecticut, LLC SOURCE: SmartMLS

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