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# Silvermine — Neighborhood Guide
_Part of [Wilton](https://caiolafinehomes.com/towns/wilton), Fairfield County, CT_

## Overview
Silvermine straddles eastern Wilton, Norwalk, and New Canaan along the Silvermine Road corridor, where winding roads, heavy tree cover, and the century-old Silvermine Arts Center create a neighborhood with an artistic identity unique in Fairfield County. The name derives from colonial-era legends of a silver mine - never found - but the creative community that took root here in 1906 when sculptor Solon Borglum built his hillside studio has proved more enduring than any mineral deposit. Properties range from antique homes and artist studios to custom builds on wooded one-to-two-acre lots, with pricing between $800,000 and $2 million.

## Description
Silvermine's artistic lineage begins with Solon Hannibal Borglum - brother of Gutzon Borglum, who carved Mount Rushmore - who moved to the neighborhood in 1906 and established a hillside sculpture studio that attracted painters, printmakers, and craftspeople. The community that formed around Borglum eventually organized into what became the Silvermine Arts Center, now operating from a five-acre campus on Silvermine Road in New Canaan with five galleries, a nationally recognized Guild of over 300 professional artists, a School of Art, and an outdoor Sculpture Walk. The center offers classes in ceramics, painting, printmaking, woodworking, jewelry, and photography.

The Wilton section of Silvermine occupies the neighborhood's western and southern reaches, where Silvermine Road and its branching lanes wind through heavily wooded terrain. Mature oak, maple, and birch canopy closes over the roads in summer, and the topography undulates enough to give most properties a sense of seclusion even on standard one-acre lots. Stone walls mark the boundaries of former agricultural parcels. The Silvermine River - a tributary of the Norwalk River - threads through the lower elevations, and several properties back onto its banks.

Housing in Silvermine resists easy categorization. Antique capes and colonials from the 18th and 19th centuries share the neighborhood with converted barns, artist studios adapted into residences, and contemporary custom builds designed to maximize the wooded settings. Some properties retain outbuildings - original studios, detached workshops, or guest cottages - that reflect the neighborhood's creative history. Lots on the Wilton side range from under an acre in the denser sections near the New Canaan border to over two acres on the western roads. Pricing spans $800,000 to $2 million, with the upper end reserved for renovated antiques on generous parcels or newer construction with modern amenities.

Silvermine's cross-town geography creates a practical consideration for buyers: the Wilton side carries Wilton school district assignment and Wilton property taxes, while homes a short distance east may fall into New Canaan or Norwalk's jurisdictions - with different tax rates, school systems, and municipal services. Confirming the exact town boundary is essential before making an offer. From the Wilton side, Route 7 is roughly 10 minutes west, New Canaan's downtown shops and restaurants are 10 minutes east, and the Cannondale Metro-North station is approximately 15 minutes by car.

## Housing Characteristics
Silvermine's inventory is the most architecturally diverse in Wilton. Antique capes and colonials - some dating to the late 1700s - stand alongside mid-century moderns, converted barns, and contemporary custom builds. The artistic community's legacy shows in the outbuildings: detached studios, workshops, and guest cottages appear on properties throughout the neighborhood, often adding functional square footage that does not appear in the primary structure's footprint.

Lots on the Wilton side typically range from one to two acres, with occasional larger parcels on the western lanes. The wooded terrain - mature hardwood canopy over sloping ground - limits the flat, open-lawn aesthetic common in other Wilton neighborhoods, giving Silvermine a more naturalistic, unmanicured character. Pricing between $800,000 and $2 million reflects this range: updated colonials on standard lots anchor the lower band, while renovated antique properties or newer construction with premium finishes and studio outbuildings push toward the upper end.

## Location & Access
Silvermine extends across the eastern border of Wilton, with portions of the neighborhood also falling within New Canaan and Norwalk. Silvermine Road serves as the primary corridor, connecting west toward Route 7 and east toward New Canaan's town center. From the Wilton side, Route 7 is approximately 10 minutes west, providing access to Wilton Center and the Danbury Road commercial corridor. New Canaan's downtown - with Metro-North service on the New Canaan Branch - is 10 minutes east. The Cannondale Metro-North station on the Danbury Branch is roughly 15 minutes by car. The Merritt Parkway is accessible at Route 33 in approximately 12 minutes.

## Market Notes
Silvermine's market activity is shaped by the neighborhood's split geography. Properties on the Wilton side benefit from the school district premium - Wilton High School's top-five state ranking adds measurable value compared to equivalent homes a short distance east in Norwalk's jurisdiction. Buyers should verify town boundaries carefully, as streets in Silvermine can cross from Wilton into New Canaan or Norwalk within a few hundred yards.

Inventory in the $800,000 to $1.2 million range moves steadily, driven by families who want Wilton schools on a wooded lot without the estate-scale pricing of North Wilton. Properties above $1.5 million - typically those with significant acreage, updated interiors, and studio outbuildings - attract a more specialized buyer pool that values the neighborhood's artistic heritage and architectural variety. These listings may take longer to sell but often command premiums when the right buyer arrives.

## Highlights
- Silvermine Arts Center, founded after sculptor Solon Borglum arrived in 1906, operates five galleries, a 300-member Guild of professional artists, and a School of Art on its five-acre campus
- Heavily wooded one-to-two-acre lots along winding roads create seclusion and privacy uncommon at this proximity to New Canaan and Norwalk
- Antique homes, converted artist studios, and custom builds give Silvermine a housing stock unlike any other Wilton neighborhood
- The Silvermine River corridor provides riparian open space and contributes to the heavily wooded character of the lower-elevation parcels

## Walk, Bike, and Transit Scores
- **Walk Score:** 46 — Car-Dependent
- **Bike Score:** 17 — Somewhat Bikeable

_Source: Walk Score._

## Points of Interest

### coffee
- [Totsy Turvy Cafe and Play](https://www.totsyturvycafeandplay.fun/)
- [Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee](http://www.tuskandcup.com/)
- [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/11180/)
- [Nova Cafe](http://novacafeinc.us/)

### restaurants
- [Orem's Diner](http://www.oremsdiner.com/)
- [Little Pub Wilton](http://www.littlepub.com/wilton/index.php)
- [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://locations.chipotle.com/ct/wilton/14-danbury-rd?utm_source=google&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=yext_listings?restaurant=5197)
- [Outback Steakhouse](https://locations.outback.com/connecticut/wilton/14-danbury-road?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIyMDYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)

### parksTrails
- [Weir Farm National Historical Park](http://www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm)
- [Merwin Meadows Park](https://www.wiltonct.org/parks-recreation-department/pages/parks)
- [Woodcock Nature Center](https://www.woodcocknaturecenter.org/)
- [Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT)](https://nrvt-trail.com/)

### fitness
- [Wilton YMCA](https://www.wiltonymca.org/)
- [Burn Boot Camp](https://locations.burnbootcamp.com/locations/wilton-ct/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=listings)
- [Anytime Fitness](https://www.anytimefitness.com/locations/wilton-connecticut-1343/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic-businesslisting&utm_campaign=gbp-listing&utm_content=3386)
- [Athleto Pilates](https://athletostudios.com/)
- [Kaia Yoga and Meditation Wilton](https://www.kaiayoga.com/wilton-ct)

_Source: Google Places._

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the Silvermine Arts Center near Wilton CT?

The Silvermine Arts Center operates from a five-acre campus on Silvermine Road, near the Wilton-New Canaan border. Founded after sculptor Solon Borglum established his studio in the neighborhood in 1906, the center now includes five galleries presenting exhibitions by contemporary artists, a nationally recognized Guild of over 300 professional artists, a School of Art offering classes in ceramics, painting, printmaking, woodworking, jewelry, and photography, and an outdoor Sculpture Walk. The center also runs educational outreach programs serving over 1,500 children in Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford schools.

### How do Silvermine properties differ between Wilton, New Canaan, and Norwalk?

Silvermine straddles three towns - Wilton, New Canaan, and Norwalk - and the jurisdictional boundary determines school district, property tax rate, and municipal services. Properties on the Wilton side are assigned to the top-ranked Wilton school district and carry Wilton's mill rate. Homes a short distance east may fall into New Canaan (higher property values, different school system) or Norwalk (lower price points, urban school district). Buyers must verify the exact town boundary before making an offer, as addresses on the same street can fall in different jurisdictions.

### What types of homes are available in Silvermine, Wilton CT?

Silvermine offers the most architecturally diverse housing stock in Wilton. Inventory includes antique capes and colonials dating to the late 1700s, mid-century modern homes, converted barns and artist studios adapted as residences, and contemporary custom builds on wooded lots. Many properties retain detached outbuildings - original artist studios, workshops, or guest cottages - that add functional space. Lots on the Wilton side range from one to two acres, and pricing spans $800,000 to $2 million depending on condition, acreage, and the presence of premium outbuildings.

## Parent Town
- [Wilton](https://caiolafinehomes.com/towns/wilton)

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