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Property Description
One of the shoreline's most iconic waterfront properties - "Red Top" as it's locally known for its distinctive red roof - has panoramic views of L.I. Sound from every room & space for all with 7 bedrooms & 5 full & 2 partial baths. With 9'+ ceilings and gleaming wood floors throughout, this Architectural Digest ready gem has an open floor plan and oozes charm recalling the glamour and comfort of a bygone era. The living room with a handsome stone fireplace and formal dining room open to a capacious (36'x 10'6") screened porch overlooking your own private, sandy beach.The oversized kitchen has an island with seating and an area for casual dining, includes a Subzero refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, a wine bar & extensive cabinets and counterspace. The 2nd floor family room is a wonderful place to read, relax &enjoy the view and sure to be a favorite location. Set back from coveted Middle Beach Rd, the professionally landscaped yard with specimen trees & plants provide a special privacy to this mint condition, exceptional home. This unique getaway was built for entertaining & gatherings of all types. Early owner Grover Whalen ("Toastmaster of NYC") hosted many luminaries of the day here including Mayor Fiorello Laguardia. Imagine the plans they made sitting on the screened porch watching the sun set over Long Island.These two men meant more to that period of city life than most any others of their era. This storied retreat is still just 90 miles/90minutes from Manhattan.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 118 Middle Beach Rd
General
- Sold For: $2,545,000
- Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 170619259
- Added to Site: 330 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, 16 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Laminate Floor, 12 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 15, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 6: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, 20 x 12, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 19 x 23, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 17 x 12, Upper
- Kitchen: Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Dining Area, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, 29 x 24, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor, 22 x 15, Main
- Office: Office - Hardwood Floor, 12 x 17, Main
- Den: Den - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 12, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd, 45 x 33, Upper
- Rec Room: Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, 45 x 33, Upper
- Laundry: Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed, Underground Sprinkler
Parking
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking: Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Route 1 to East Wharf Road to right on Middle Beach to #118, next to East Wharf Beach.
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Middle School: Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Zoned, Electric, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Concrete Floor, Storage
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 5,075
- Above Ground: 5,075 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1919
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Crushed Stone
- Zoning: R-4
- Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Direct Waterfront, L. I. Sound Frontage, Dock or Mooring, Beach
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,895,200
- Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1154182
Listed and Sold by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, The Margaret Muir Team, Margaret Muir
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Schools
Schools serving 118 Middle Beach Rd
School District:Madison School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Town Campus Learning Center
2 Campus Dr, Madison, CT 06443 | PK-PK | 1.9 mi | |
302 Green Hill Rd, Madison, CT 06443 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi | |
286 Green Hill Rd, Madison, CT 06443 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 118 Middle Beach Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/22/2024
Sold
$2,545,000
-14.45%
MLS
3/14/2024
Price Reduced
$2,975,000
-11.19%
MLS
2/03/2024
Listed
$3,350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
118 Middle Beach Road, Madison, CT 06443 (MLS# 170619259) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,545,000 on July 22, 2024. Want to learn more about 118 Middle Beach Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Madison? You can browse all Madison real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.