22 Shady Acres Road, Darien

The Pinnacle of Luxurious Living
22 Shady Acres Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
Nellie Snell
Managing Director in Darien,
Chairman’s Circle, C-Site
C: 203.979.9149
NellieS@afahomes.com

Nestled at the quiet end of a coveted cul-de-sac, 22 Shady Acres Road in Darien,
CT, presents the pinnacle of luxurious living. This custom-built estate sprawls
across 6,700 square feet, harmonizing elegance with practicality. Offering a
total of five bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms, including options for
a primary bedroom on both the first and second floors, this home is designed
for both family comfort and grand entertaining. Step inside to discover a
wood-paneled study and a media room, ideal for unwinding or entertaining.
The gourmet kitchen, featuring Calacutta marble countertops and high-end
appliances, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, boasting ample storage. Extensive
radiant heated floors keep your feet warm in the kitchen, family room, hall
and main floor primary. The second floor primary bedroom suite, with its
dual walk-in closets, opulent updated bathroom, and private balcony, provides
a tranquil retreat. Outside, the two-acre property hosts a backyard paradise
with a private in-ground heated saltwater pool and spa, surrounded by lush
landscaping. This home design is timeless with natural stone throughout its
kitchen and bathrooms, including a sauna, temperature controlled wine room,
gym, and generator! Indulge in the ultimate luxury lifestyle at this exceptional
Darien residence.
22 Shady Acres Road, Darien CT
Nellie Snell • 203.979.9149
Team AFA at William Ravies Real Estate

Listing Details At-A-Glance
Acreage:
Square Footage:
2.02
8,277(Total)
6,777 (Above Grade)
1,500 (Below Grade)
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Air
Oil, Propane
Central Air
Rooms:
Bedrooms:
Baths:
Parking:
11
5
8 Full, 1 Partial
3-Car Attached
Garage
Sanitary System:
Water:
Schools:
Septic
Private Well
Ox Ridge,
Middlesex,
Darien High

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22 Shady Acres Rd., Darien, Connecticut 06820
Status Active Tax Parcel # 103059 List Price $4,395,000
County Fairfield Neighborhood N/A Last Update 04/25/2024 Orig. List Price $4,395,000
MLS # 24012709 Days On Market 1
Single Family For Sale
Directions
Brookside Rd to Marianne Rd to Shady Acres Rd
Schedule:
Walk Score® : 2 Car-Dependent - Almost all errands require a car
Public Open House Details
04/27/2024 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 04/28/2024 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Residential Property Information
Potential Short Sale No
Style Colonial Total Rooms 11 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 8 Full & 1 Partial Home Warranty Offered No
Square Footage Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 6,777 and HEATED below grade is 1,500; Fireplaces 4
total 8,277
Public records lists total living Sq.Ft. of 6,777 and has no gross basement area
information
New Construction No/Resale Year Built 2010 (Public Records) Color Brick/Natural
Dir. Waterfront No Acres 2.02 (Public Records) Subdivision Zoning R2
Property Tax $45,476 Mil Rate 17.61 Assessed Value $2,582,370 Tax Year July 2023-June 2024 Special District Tax
Room Descriptions
Room Level Apx. Size Features
Living Room
Main
Dining Room
Main
Primary Bedroom
Upper
Bedroom
Main
Bedroom
Upper
Bedroom
Upper
Bedroom
Upper
Office
Main
Family Room
Main
Rec/Play Room
Upper
Other
Lower
Media Room
Lower
Other
Lower
Laundry Location 2nd Floor - Upper Level
Has In-Law Apart
Features
Appliances Incl. Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine
Chiller
Interior Features Audio System, Central Vacuum, Humidifier, Sauna, Security System
Energy Features Generator, Humidistat, Programmable Thermostat
Attic
Has Attic - Walk-up
Basement Desc. Full, Fully Finished
Exterior Siding Brick Color Brick/Natural
Exterior Features Balcony, Shed, Porch, Gutters, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Construction Info Frame Foundation Concrete Roof Other
Garage & Parking 3 Car Garage, Attached Garage
Driveway Type
Swimming Pool Yes - Gunite, Heated, Spa, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
Waterfront Feat. Beach Rights
Lot Description Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
The following items are not included in this sale: Please see Inc/Exc Addendum
Home Owner's Association Information
Home Owner's Association Yes Association Fee $670 Fee Payable Annually
Special Assoc. Assessments No
Utility Information
Hot Water System Oil, Domestic Est. Annual Heating Cost $6,000
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Heat Type Hot Air Fueled By Oil, Propane Fuel Tank Location In Basement
Cooling Central Air Radon Mitigation:
Water & Sewer Service Private Well
Sewage System Septic
Elem Ox Ridge Interm
School Information
Middle Middlesex High Darien
Public Remarks
Nestled at the quiet end of a coveted cul-de-sac, 22 Shady Acres Road in Darien, CT, presents the pinnacle of luxurious living.
This custom-built estate sprawls across 6,700 square feet, harmonizing elegance with practicality. Offering a total of five
bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms, including options for a primary bedroom on both the first and second floors, this
home is designed for both family comfort and grand entertaining. Step inside to discover a wood-paneled study and a media
room, ideal for unwinding or entertaining. The gourmet kitchen, featuring Calacutta marble countertops and high-end
appliances, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, boasting ample storage. Extensive radiant heated floors keep your feet warm in
the kitchen, family room, hall and main floor primary. The second floor primary bedroom suite, with its dual walk-in closets,
opulent updated bathroom, and private balcony, provides a tranquil retreat. Outside, the two-acre property hosts a backyard
paradise with a private in-ground heated saltwater pool and spa, surrounded by lush landscaping. This home design is timeless
with natural stone throughout its kitchen and bathrooms, including a sauna, temperature controlled wine room, gym, and
generator! Indulge in the ultimate luxury lifestyle at this exceptional Darien residence.
Marketing History
Current List Price $4,395,000 Last Updated 04/25/2024 DOM 1
Previous List Price $4,395,000 Entered in MLS 04/24/2024 CDOM 1
Original List Price $4,395,000 Listing Date 04/24/2024
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Darien, Connecticut
Until the advent of the railroad, Darien was a small, rural community of about one thousand
farmers, shoemakers, fishermen, and merchants engaged in coastal trading. In 1864 during
the Civil War, the first home for disabled war veterans and soldiers’ orphans in the United
States was built at Noroton Heights, named after its founder, Benjamin Fitch of Darien. At the
end of the Civil War, security and economic prosperity in the North brought a building boom.
What had once been farmland and open space was divided and residences for prosperous
businessmen and affluent local merchants blossomed on major streets including Brookside,
Prospect, Mansfield, Noroton and Middlesex. A number of well-to-do New Yorkers discovered
Darien’s picturesque shoreline and built summer homes in Tokeneke, Long Neck Point and
Noroton.
Darien was still a small town of a few thousand people in 1914, even though there were
already a few hardy commuters here who taxied by surrey from home to station. After
World War II, new streets and developed areas sprang up. The town center grew steadily along
with the population. By the mid-1950s the Connecticut Turnpike came through the town.
General prosperity and growth continued until the population leveled off around 20,000 by
1970. Today Darien is a suburban community with an active town center, excellent schools, and
involved residents. It offers unspoiled land and clear waters. Those who have come to live here
have been careful stewards of its architectural and natural heritage while enjoying the resources
of a modern community.

Nellie Snell
C: 203.979.9149
E: nellies@afahomes.com
Nellie Snell brings the highest standards of excellence, attention and availability to her
clients. When selling or buying a home, Nellie is your strongest advocate to lead the
transaction. She is well-versed in managing all types and sizes of residential transactions.
Whether a $6.5 million waterfront estate or a 900sf condo, she has the experience and
the savvy to guide you through the process with insightful analytics and deliver the outcome
you deserve.
By combining grass-roots feet on the street marketing and the latest in digital marketing
strategies Nellie blends her local touch with the technological reach needed in today’s
market place.
Nellie is immersed in the community bringing energy to every project she undertakes. In
her spare time she has served on Historic Preservation Boards and is an ongoing volunteer
with numerous charities. Treasured moments are spent running with her husband,
Cliff and playing with their sons Lincoln, Christian and Ted.