Renowned Greek Revival Historical Home

Price: $3,495,000

Location: 63 Park Street, New Canaan, CT

New Canaan, Connecticut, with its quaint, laid-back feel and all-American look, is one of the most sought-after real estate markets in the U.S. The downtown is lined with brick buildings that house local businesses, there are numerous public parks and playgrounds throughout, and the school system is top-notch. While it has a small population of just over 20,000, it is less than an hour’s commute to Manhattan, providing residents with the perks of small-town living while still benefiting from New York City’s unmatched job market.

New Canaan’s Historic District houses many of the town’s oldest buildings and homes, highlighting its fascinating centuries-old history. Overlooking God’s Acre, and mere steps from the train station, is one of New Canaan’s most incredible properties, and it is now for sale. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and built in 1836, is 63 Park Street.

63 Park Street is a stunning Greek Revival home, one of the most recognized in New Canaan. It is a large, stately white house with pillars that frame the front entranceway, and it provides three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 5,700 square feet of interior space. It has a unique history, originally having been the New Canaan Country School, then serving as the home of legendary publisher Maxwell Perkins, who edited the manuscripts of some of the most renowned American writers, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was also the home and office space for architect Richard Bergmann, who created a garden that gained so much praise that it was included in the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens. 

The home’s large, empty spaces could easily be customized into media rooms, exercise areas, or the like. It also has a special permit that allows a new owner to run a business there with up to eight employees.

The existing kitchen is a chic space on the second floor. The center island contains plenty of meal prep space, a sink, a dishwasher, and an oven. The first floor has a large dining room and space for the possibility of a new kitchen and breakfast nook. 

The home’s exterior features a large gravel driveway that loops around the property, and its hedges add to the home’s historical look. A large two-car garage also has interior space for storage or additional customization.

This iconic property at 63 Park Street, currently listed for $3,495,000, has limitless potential for the right buyer.