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Dorchester Road
Darien, Connecticut
$5,295,000 Price
5 Bedrooms  
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Welcome to the epitome of sophisticated elegance at 48 Dorchester Road. As you ascend the graceful driveway, the declaration I've arrived is truly realized in this grand estate where the grandeur of Versailles meets the charm of Darien. This unique residence is replete with architectural surprises, including a hidden...

Welcome to the epitome of sophisticated elegance at 48 Dorchester Road. As you ascend the graceful driveway, the declaration I've arrived is truly realized in this grand estate where the grandeur of Versailles meets the charm of Darien. This unique residence is replete with architectural surprises, including a hidden main staircase which gracefully leads to an enchanting interior balcony reminiscent of Rapunzel's tower, overlooking the remarkable oval foyer. Elegant glass doors in the foyer open to a picturesque courtyard and a reflecting pool, creating a stunning first impression. The gourmet chef's kitchen is designed for culinary excellence, boasting an oversized marble island, pantry, glass cabinetry, double ovens and a cozy family room w/a casual eating area. Entertain elegantly in the formal living & dining rooms, each adorned with a welcoming fireplace. The wet bar has a refrigerated wine closet which stores up to over 130 bottles. The 1st floor primary suite exudes luxury with its soaring ceilings, his and her walk-in closets, a lavish bathroom featuring a shower with an enclosed bathtub* and a separate sitting room. The bedroom's floor-to-ceiling French doors lead to the courtyard, complemented by a cozy gas fireplace. An adjacent bedroom and a 3rd bedroom/office share this wing of the home. Upstairs are 2 additional ensuite bedrooms connected by a refined wrought-iron bannister. The lower level offers an in-law apartment

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Listing Details

New Listing
Darien, Connecticut
Type: House
Price: $5,295,000
Re Tax: $39,996
Date Listed: 4/21/2025
Approx. sqft: 5,577 sf
Web ID: 24088890

Info & Amenities

Type: Single Family
Rooms: 10.0
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6.5
Built: 1985
Woodburning fireplaces: 2

Get to Know Darien

The picturesque coastal town of Darien is the smallest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast. Rolling hills, indigenous trees, and open land dot the landscape of this town nestled on the shoreline of the Long Island Sound. With a rich history and close-knit community, Darien boasts many local traditions and events, as well as an active town center—all less than an hour's train ride away from Manhattan.

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