Condominiums and Co-ops provide a wonderfully unique living opportunity in New Canaan. The majority are located within walking distance to the village center giving owners easy access to the shops, restaurants and train station. Styles range from apartments to townhouses to free standing units. With names such as Hatfield Mews, Graystone, Cobblers Green, Prides Crossing and Canaan Close each complex reflects a distinctively different architectural style, floor plan layouts and amenities. If you are thinking of living in a condo or co-op let me help you. Buying and selling condos is a little different than buying or selling other types of real estate. Careful due diligence and research goes into the process of purchasing.
One of New Canaan’s smaller complexes, Fox Hollow consists of 6 units, each with approximately 1500 square feet of living space. Built in 1980 these condominiums have 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplaces, personal laundries and their own attached garage. Finished walkout lower levels and pull down attics add extra storage and living capacity.
Behind these high stone walls is a beautifully landscaped 2 acre property that was once part of the Hatfield estate. The original holdings consisted of 24+ acres, including the main stone house, now known as ” Stepping Stones”, a carriage house, outbuildings with greenhouse, meadow and orchards (but more on that later).
Main entrance to Hatfield Mews
Having divided, sold and bequeathed some of the acreage through the years, this parcel was spun off in the mid 1960’s to developer George R. Platt. “Hatfield Mews” was then created into a 16 unit co-op complex and still includes the original 1920’s stone carriage house as one of it’s residences. With brick and masonry exteriors, these two story Georgian style townhouses have 2 to 3 bedrooms, terraces, gardens and fireplaces. Many of the co-ops have been renovated and updated including finishing out the lower level for additional living space and storage. The individual garages are detached with additional parking available. A short walk puts you right in the middle of everything the village of New Canaan has to offer including easy access to the train station.
Hatfield Mews townhouses
Private Terrace at Hatfield Mews
Canaan Close has 35 condominiums situated on 7 acres along the Five Mile River. These condos are nice and generous in their finished living space, ranging from approx. 1,800 sq. ft to 3,000+ sq. ft. They have fireplaces, 2 -3 bedrooms, over sized rooms, abundant windows, sliding glass doors to terraces and decks overlooking the gardens, ponds and river. Many have gone through renovations with a few still needing some updating of kitchens and baths.
The grounds of Canaan Close
The brick exteriors appear a bit dark and the look more contemporary than other complexes, but the units blend into the landscaping. The developers tried to capitalize on the topography and create some privacy for owners, especially with the units in the back, with mature plantings, private gardens, walking trails and reflecting ponds. The grounds also have a heated pool sited along the river and a gazebo for outdoor entertaining, .
Canaan Close Condominiums
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This Georgian brick complex consists of four different floor plans ranging from one floor living (approximately 1,480 sq feet) to the larger two story house style with approx. 3,000+ square feet of living space. Built in the early 1970’s by New Canaan builder and developer Johnson Lee and architect Matt Mathews, Prides Crossing lies just west of the center of the village and is an easy stroll to restaurants, shops and the train station.
The Georgian style condominiums of Prides Crossing
Sited on a gentle knoll, each condominium enjoys a private fenced courtyard/garden, parking and the use of the complex’s private clubhouse and pool. Many of the units have been updated with architectural detail, renovated eat-in kitchens, baths and finished lower levels.
Prides Crossing pool and clubhouse
The Entrance
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Formerly the site of the historic Ardsley Inn located within one block of the New Canaan Train Station, Ardsley Square is six luxury town homes offering the ultimate in in-town living. These individual town homes offer forty eight hundred square feet of living space with three bedrooms, four and one half baths, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, state-of-the-art Kitchens by Deane, master bedroom with fireplace, family room with fireplace, workout/rec room, media room, elevator to all floors, two laundry areas and a two car garage
