Address: 25 Tokeneke Trail, Darien, CT
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Square feet: 6,108
Price: $8,795,000
While the home is roughly a century old, everything about this shoreside property with panoramic water views has been completely updated for modern living after a three-year renovation. The original exterior has been maintained to preserve its original charms, but expanded to more than 6,000 square feet of living space.
“It’s hard to find something with this direct waterfront—not in a flood zone—that is elevated in a premium location and doesn’t require any work at all,” says real estate agent Rob Johnson of Brown Harris Stevens Connecticut.
The grand front hall is light and bright with direct access to an elegant dining room with bay window overlooking the backyard. Interiors have been updated by Madeline Polan in partnership with Titus Built and Daniel Conlon who oversaw the renovation and expansion. The custom kitchen, by Custom Furniture & Design, features Gaggenau appliances and is open to the living and entertaining spaces, including seating area around the fireplace, a breakfast nook and bar. The entire space is open to the terrace through sliding glass doors. “The new doors that open from the family room to the outside porch gives you the feel you are on the bow of a ship,” says Johnson. The custom bar with marble countertops has a classically nautical feel with warm wood tones and gold hardware.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a serene escape with a private balcony, dressing room and bathroom, as well as an adjacent office. “My favorite space is the primary space,” says Johnson. “It’s got views from two rooms and access to the deck.”
The lower level has been reconfigured with the renovation to provide direct access to the attached three-car garage. “The architect added a staircase from the front hall,” says Johnson. Downstairs a custom walk-in wine cellar and large mudroom with sink and storage are practical and pretty. “The new staircase connects that floor very nicely,” adds Johnson.
Conveniently located near the house and driveway, an additional detached garage has been expanded. “The second floor could be an office, gym or studio,” says Johnson.
The elevated property slopes down to the water’s edge with a dock and seating area. Permits are already submitted for a deep-water dock. The property is drawing attention from residents familiar with the area who know the location and want to be on the water, those moving up from the city, and those who want a waterfront footprint in their real estate portfolio. “The location is prestigious,” says Johnson. “Every home on Tokeneke Trail is beautiful.”
Contact:
Rob Johnson
Real Estate Salesperson
Brown Harris Stevens, Greenwich, CT
203-979-2360, robjohnson@bhsusa.com
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