USACTFairfieldGreenfield Hill80 Governors Ln

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$4,900,000

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80 Governors Ln, Fairfield, CT

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MLS® 24184556

6 Bed

8 Bath

7801 sqft

3 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 7801 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $39,696

Days Active 19

Lot Size 8.5 Acres

Approx. Age 1933

Avg. Price Per Sqft $628

MLS® Number 24184556

Property Address: 80 Governors Ln, Fairfield, CT, 06824-2106

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

As you enter 80 Governors Lane down a private driveway, discover an 8.5-acre estate blending timeless elegance with serene privacy. This circa 1933 farmhouse, designed by architect Jack Franzen and beautifully restored, features wide plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, and a bread oven fireplace. Six spacious bedrooms include a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, carved mantle fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a private balcony. Five full and two half baths feature tumbled marble flooring and marble vanities for spa-like comfort. Warm living spaces with fireplaces and tall windows create perfect gathering spots, including a Formal Dining Room, a Den with wet bar, and a cozy Family Room. The chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Jerusalem stone countertops, a copper sink island, banquette dining, and terraces for al fresco meals. A heated breezeway links to a restored Goodspeed Farm barn, plus a one-bedroom apartment and a three-car garage for multi-generational living. The Pool House offers cathedral ceilings, a granite bar, and doors to stone terraces overlooking a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond. Enjoy privacy with convenient access to top schools, fine dining, cultural venues, beaches, and NYC trains-an extraordinary sanctuary harmonizing nature and refined living., This exceptional Greenfield Hill estate perfectly balances historic elegance with contemporary comfort. Designed by Jack Franzen and restored to perfection, the home features exquisite details including wide plank black walnut floors, a bread oven fireplace, exposed beams, and intricate millwork. Six spacious bedrooms and seven baths provide luxurious private spaces including a vaulted Primary Suite with fireplace, dual walk-ins, & balcony. Living areas include a formal dining room with fireplace, a paneled den with wet bar, and a family room with handsome fieldstone fireplace & built-ins. The chef's kitchen with Jerusalem stone countertops and banquette flows effortlessly to terraces designed for entertaining. A sweeping heated breezeway connects the main house to a restored barn converted to a one-bedroom staff apartment plus a large 3-car garage. Outdoors, enjoy expansive stone terraces, a pool house with cathedral ceilings and granite bar, and a free-form heated Gunite pool and spa surrounded by idyllic woodlands, meadows, stone walls, a spring-fed pond, & a waterfall. Though privately set, 80 Governors Lane is mere minutes from premier dining, boutique shopping, cultural venues, beaches, and an easy approx. one-hour train commute to NYC. A rare opportunity to own a timeless country estate blending historic charm & modern luxury in Fairfield's most desirable neighborhood.

MLS® Number24184556

Laundry LevelUpper

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1933

BasementPartial, Unfinished, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Concrete Floor

DrivewayAttached Garage

Garage Spaces

HeatNatural Gas, Hot Air

A/CCentral Air

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Jul 20, 2026List Date

$4,900,000List Price

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