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Its Magical! (SOLD and CLOSED)
Friday, June 28, 2013
Out there on the point you may not find Ricardo Montalblan and Herve Villechaize to greet you, but you will absolutely find privacy and the cool Sound breeze!
Our very own Real Estate Goddess, Alice May Orr, has listed 122 Delafield Island. It is truly magical. We have seen many properties to “ooh and ahh” at, but this one is simply breathtaking. Its nothing you would imagine you might find in Darien. And, I don’t imagine it will last on the market very long. So, if you are looking for something that is like NOTHING ELSE available in Darien, you will want to see this. Asking $11,500,000 through Kelly Associates.
Great old trees provide shade and privacy. Oh, wait, there is no one else out there!
The inside court yard that brings you back to another time. Splendid comes to mind!
View from the indoor pool. Something a little “West Coast’ about the indoor pool.
The Cabana. Imagine what Meg Braff. could do with a room like this!
Your own dock. You can be out on the Sound for sunset cocktail hour anytime you want!
This property is really special. There have been a few “one of a kind” properties on the market lately but this one REALLY is ONE OF A KIND. Some will want to completely renovate. Some may just want to clean it up, white wash the walls and create a smashing summer retreat only minutes from Manhattan. (On the train of course. Not sure you can buzz into Manhattan from the dock). Either way, you can be sure there is nothing like this on the market and someone will be living in a very special place very soon! If you would like to see this property, please call us! We would love to show it to you. Welcome to “Fantasy Island”! If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
THE CREAM ALWAYS RISES TO THE TOP – Fabulous price adjustment!
Friday, June 21, 2013After a while, walking into a house that has all the “bells and whistles”, and the proverbial “decorated and clean look”, makes no impression; it’s hard to distinguish one house from the other. Why is one better than the other? Not sure.
But, as we turned in to 3 Nolen Lane I started to hear Handel’s Messiah blast through my head…”Hallelujah…Hallelujah!” (If you haven’t sat to listen to that lately, now would be a good time). 5 bedrooms/ 6 full baths/ 2 1/2 baths, gorgeous pool, terraces, two fireplaces, cedar shingle roof, and a beautiful property. Depending on the tone you want to set with the decorating, I am thinking either Suzanne Kasler or Henrietta Spencer-Churchill would create a fabulous and livable space here. Asking $2,925,000 by Sheree Frank at HOULIHAN LAWRENCE. SOLD AND CLOSED.
Beautifully maintained and not over manicured.
Fabulous. Original. Love this Lamp Post. The Clematis is not bad either!
Beautiful antique outdoor lights. They are GORGE!
Always better up close and personal…
Beautiful property, and gardening opportunities abound. Might be time to pop into Marvin Gardens up in Wilton! (Route 7).
Summer garden. Thinking about urns, planters…
Peeking through to the pool.
Terraces, flower beds, pool side… I am thinking about the stunning selection at Janus et Cie one might put around the pool. (Still obsessed with Janus et Cie).
Another angle of the pool. As you can see, its private and will be a wonderful place to find you self floating in August!
Living room at 3 Nolen Lane. Note sunroom at the end.
An idea for the sun room off the living room by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill.
Sun filled and comfortable living room by Suzanne Kasler.
Another living room I love by Suzanne Kasler. Would be smashing here on Nolen Lane.
I love this room as well. By Henrietta Spencer-Churchill. Nice Bar!
Dining room at Nolen Lane.
A dining room by Suzanne Kasler. Love that grass cloth on the walls. Chic and makes the room a little less formal. Love the Ironstone. Great for all the peonies in bloom now!
Or, maybe do what Henrietta Spencer-Chruchill might do. Here is one of hers. A little more formal. Love it too!
Family Room off kitchen at Nolen Lane.
One of Henrietta Spencer-Churchill’s laundry. Could be very cool on Nolen Lane. There is plenty of space for a fab room like this!
The architect Jan Vink built three or four of the quintessential Connecticut colonials on this street. Now, all these years later, they are still oozing curb appeal. Its a fabulous street with lots of “residential eye candy”. If you are in the market for something that stands out, you need to see this. Please call us if you want to see it. We would love to show you this property. (And no, I won’t make anyone listen to Handel’s Messiah!)
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Photos curtesy of Suzanne Kasler and Spencer-Churchill Designs
Relaxation Awaits
Monday, June 17, 2013This pair of gently worn Rattan chairs are ready for a good home. Many relaxing summer days and nights are waiting in these and who can refuse for the price of $100. Please note the fabulous French wine is not included. It went too quickly via the staff here at Consignment Girl; our apologies. Happy summer to all and e-mail Consignment Girl for assistance at mymfaulkner@optonline.net and visit me on Facebook, too.
This item is no longer available.
Revive Retro!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013Some really cool looks can be achieved with retro patio furniture, a favorite of mine. Take a look at the examples below. If you have some pieces you are willing to part with, Consignment Girl wants them; the timing is perfect. Happy Summer! E-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net.
