80 Governors Lane, Fairfield, CT 06824 (MLS # 24184556)

Price $4,900,000
Status Active
Beds 6
Baths 7 Baths
Home size 7,801 sqft
Lot Size 8.50 ac
Days on Market 29
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.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 7/28/2026 Year Built 1933
Garage Spaces 3.0 County Fairfield

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Dwight
Jr. High School Roger Ludlowe
High School Fairfield Ludlowe

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
BASEMENT Concrete, Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Clapboard, Frame, Stone
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Sound System
LOT 8.5 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Level, Waterfront
PARKING Garage Door Opener, Attached
POOL DESCRIPTION Gunite, Outdoor Pool, In Ground
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 39696
WATER Public
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Pond
ZONING AAA

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