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104 Dans Highway, New Canaan CT 06840
Current Price: $25,500,000
9 beds 
14 baths 
14266 sq. ft
Last Update: 6/17/2025
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Welcome to Le Beau Chateau, a grand French-style manor house originally built in 1937 on a 52 acre property restored and reimagined by Reed & Delphine Krakoff to perfection. Boasting pedigree, provenance and stunning design, this timeless and priceless estate (formerly owned by copper heiress Huguette Clark) has been magically transformed with a deep respect for its history, and a seamless infusion of bespoke finishes, quiet luxury and comfort connecting with the natural light and views beyond. Surrounded by open meadows, gentle streams and woodlands, the extraordinary property has been thoughtfully enhanced amid rolling lawns, wildflower gardens, specimen trees, a gorgeous pool and tennis court. Also includes 2 cottages; a 2 BR caretakers cottage - 1096 sq ft and an exercise pavilion 1296 sqft. This enchanting compound remains one of Fairfield Countys last great private estates.
Also incudes Primary Suite Sitting Room 20.11 x 17.8, 1st Fl Gallery space 31.4 x 14.7, Lower Level Home Theater 30.7 x 21.5, Butlers Pantry/Breakfast Room off the Kitchen 12 x 14.9, Workshop 14.1 x 17.10, Office 24.10 x 13.5.
Merritt Pwy, Exit 36, left on 106, left on Weed St, left on West Rd., left on Dans Highway
MLS #: 24048661
Style: Chateau
Color: White
Total Rooms:
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 14
Acres: 51.93
Year Built: 1937 (Public Records)
New Construction: No/Resale
Home Warranty Offered:
Property Tax: $200,044
Zoning: 4AC
Mil Rate:
Assessed Value: $12,394,270
Potential Short Sale:
Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 14266; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 14266
| Appliances Incl.: | Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Subzero,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer |
| Laundry Location & Info: | Lower Level |
| Fireplaces: | 3 |
| Energy Features: | Generator,Geothermal Heat,Programmable Thermostat |
| Interior Features: | Cable - Available |
| Energy Features: | Generator,Geothermal Heat,Programmable Thermostat |
| Home Automation: | Built In Audio,Security System,Thermostat(s) |
| Basement Desc.: | Full,Heated,Cooled,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Concrete Floor,Full With Walk-Out |
| Exterior Siding: | Brick |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting,Guest House,French Doors,Balcony,Underground Utilities,Tennis Court,Garden Area,Stone Wall,Underground Sprinkler |
| Foundation: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Slate |
| Parking Spaces: | 4 |
| Garage/Parking Type: | Attached Garage,Detached Garage |
| Swimming Pool: | 1 |
| Waterfront Feat.: | Brook,River |
| Lot Description: | Fence - Partial,Fence - Stone,Some Wetlands,Lightly Wooded,Treed,Rolling |
| Occupied: | Owner |
Hot Water System
Heat Type:
Fueled By: Hot Air,Radiator,Zoned.
Cooling: Central Air
Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
Water Service: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Elementary: West
Intermediate:
Middle: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Current List Price: $25,500,000
Original List Price: $25,500,000
DOM: 244
Listing Date: 10/15/2024
Last Updated: 10/16/2024 10:44:18 AM
List Agent Name: Mary Higgins
List Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens