18th-Century Gem, One of New Canaan’s Oldest Homes, Goes on the Market for $1.3M

The Stevens-Saxon House, which is believed to be one of the oldest homes in New Canaan, CT, has come on the market for $1,325,000.

The Colonial at 228 Weed St. was originally built in 1772 by the Stevens family. It’s seen many modern upgrades since its construction.

One of its previous homeowners was New Yorker cartoonist Charles D. Saxon, whose family lived there from February 1971 to January 1990.

Saxon illustrated some 92 covers for the esteemed publication. The satirist died at age 68 due to heart failure.

Sardonic to the end, his last words were, according to the New York Times, “I guess I’d better die; I just broke our best lamp.”

Blend of old and new

The house was built when Connecticut was still a colony, making it one of the oldest homes in New Canaan.

“There are just a few other antique houses in the immediate area,” says listing agent Taylor Tait, of Houlihan Lawrence. “533 Weed Street, which is up the road a piece and of the same period, traded last year. Both houses sit on what was then the main route to the town center.”

Despite its age, the home boasts an eclectic mix of antique charm and modern functionality.

“There’s a beautiful blend of old and new in this home,” Tait says. “While so many of the details harken back to the past, such as the warm wood beams and beautiful wide floorboards, the important modern touches make it perfect for today’s lifestyle.”

Outfitted with a modern kitchen and updated bathrooms, the house also has larger rooms and higher ceilings than typically found in homes from that time period.

“One of the updates included a very large primary bedroom with two big closets,” Tait says. “There’s a lot of storage in this house, which isn’t often seen in antiques. The home also includes a separate office space over the spacious garage, and a central fireplace with a beehive oven—a particularly special feature.”

Another key point of interest for potential buyers? The impressive collection of antiques in the home.

“At the moment, none of the antiques are included in the sale price, but the seller may be open to selling some personal items,” adds Tait.

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