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Our new exclusive listing -19 Sunnyside Avenue…and you are the first to know. (TEMP OFF MARKET)
Sunday, March 30, 2014
A 1936 Cape has been turned into a fabulous four bedroom home without losing any of the good bones you look for in a house.
Our newest listing will be hitting the market tomorrow and we want our loyal readers to be the first to know. 19 Sunnyside Avenue is a gorgeous, sun-filled home that was completely renovated by Jennifer Howard of JWH Design in Rye, New York. It has over 4,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and one half bathroom. If you are looking for a stylish home in Darien, this is what you have been waiting for. Offered by Abigail Moore and Kim Swift at Kelly Associates. Asking $1,795,000.
The chicest powder room around. The wallpaper and the sink set the tone for all 3 1/2 bathrooms.
From the gourmet kitchen to the Waterworks tiled master bath, this home is comfortable and stylish. It has great space and flow, perfect for entertaining. The bedrooms are spacious, the laundry room is extra large, and there is a brick-floored mudroom (always love that!) A generous basement area can be easily finished for another TV/hang out room, or a second home office.
Big windows throughout allow for a sun filled house!
A gracious open floor plan for the living room and dining room.
Love this entry hall. You cannot have the lanterns but can have fun finding new ones.
Elegant and sophisticated make this a fabulous place to entertain and cook.
19 Sunnyside Avenue is coming on the market tomorrow. The Broker Open House is Tuesday. Showings to start at 12:30pm on Tuesday. This is not going to last, so if you would like to see the house, please call us for an appointment (917.710.3329 or 203.274.1793). We would love to show you what we think is the best property at this price point on the market today!
If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
You are going to Love Where You Live! SOLD/Closed
Sunday, March 30, 2014
A great way to start the tour. Beautiful door.
I have to say that the high end of the market has made a dazzling appearance this Spring. There are two or three real beauties on the market now, and 309 Hollow Tree Ridge Road is definitely one of them. The fabulous Connecticut classic sits like a story book Cape just back far enough off the road, but close enough so that if you tend to admire houses as you drive by, this one might cause an accident. The asking price is now $3,400,000, (originally $3,975,000) and we have no doubt you will be silenced by the stunning recent renovation (as well as the gorgeous wall paper and paint job through out the house). Offered by Nan Peter and Hannah Burge at Kelly Associates.
The living room sets the tone for the rest of the house. Comfortable and luxurious (that green velvet!).
A room to love. Black lacquer walls. Seagrass ceiling!
Wow, now this is a kitchen.
Up close, absolutely gorgeous counter tops.
Beautiful choices are made throughout.
Off the kitchen. Comfortable and luxurious continues.
The butler’s pantry. The grasscloth is gorgeous.
One of three rooms “the family” can hang in. Note the Kelly Werstler wallpaper in the room off to the side! If you like wallpaper, this house has some stunners!
Bold move. Someone’s got to do it. Love it!
…the wall paper. An Albert Hadley classic.
Back entrance or sometimes know as “the mudroom”. Gorgeous. And, where you will notice one of the best paint jobs you have ever seen!
Who needs a front door when the back door looks like this!
The sunroom….chic and comfortable. Those chairs are to die for.
Is that a photograph by our friend Lynn… whether its movies or ping-pong, the party will be awesome!
Send the kids down here for “movie night”.
The curb appeal doesn’t get much better than this. If you are in this part of the market, this will not disappoint.
If you would like a private showing give us a call.
If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Monday, March 17, 2014That is, I love all the real estate that is coming on the market! In particular…we saw a few good listings out on the “Open House” trail last week.
401 Mansfield Avenue offered at $2,295,000. This house was on a house tour a while back and it warmed my freezing toes yesterday to walk into what I remembered to be the most welcoming and comfortable house in town. A fabulous renovation transformed this farmhouse into a super relaxed “shabby chic” home with all the top of the line comforts a Darien creature yearns for. This owner knows what she is doing (full disclosure, that “she” is Lisa Moseley at Kelly Associates) . So, if you have been looking for “this old house” that is move-in ready THIS IS IT! (CONTRACT SIGNED)
A wonderful old farm house with a quintessential front porch. Not in Vermont.
Wide floor boards custom to the room extend into the comfortable and chic “family” room.
A nice entertaining flow allows for the “crowd that hangs” in the kitchen without being to far from the rest of the party.
Best room in the house. Beautiful stone floors in this four season sun room.
8 Briar Brae listed at $1,795,000 listed with Pat Redican at Kelly Associates. A recent renovation added a lot of extra space that includes a few new bedrooms and fabulous study off the living room. Actually, its the paint color that is fabulous but it is a very nice study. Extra closets (including a a very large walk in for the master bedroom), an upstairs laundry were also added to the expansion… the list goes on. This house is done and is ready for the buyer looking for the “next step” in space. A fabulous opportunity to move right in is waiting here in the “sweet spot” of price points! (SOLD at $1,760,000 – 5/14).
Sitting high off the road, 8 Briar Brae has exactly what a family is looking for. SPACE!
VERY chic. Ready for some decorating flair.
If you didn’t like pink before, you will now. WOW! This really works in the kids bath. It pops off the wall in a surprisingly sophisticated way.
Adorable, in a David Netto col, chic and “who wouldn’t want this nursery” way!
5 Plymouth Road, listed for $1,895,000. It is virtually impossible to get into The Bay for under $2M these days – at least if you want views and space. Here is your chance. To be honest, you will want to put your own stamp on the place, but you can’t find this kind of opportunity right now for this price so close to the water anywhere else. By the looks of what is going on down there, this will be your last chance at a house of this size at this price. Offered by Sheree Frank at Kelly Associates. (SOLD at $1,790,000 – 6/14)
Here is your chance! A perfect summer get a way, and a chance to be a part of those famous Halloween nights in Noroton Bay!
A nice open living space, great for causal summer living. Bring Lynn Morgan over from neighboring Rowayton and you will transform this place into a beach/waterfront paradise!
Sort of like this….(photo curtesy of Lynn Morgan Design)
This could be what your Friday night looks like! Nice place to sit after a long week. (photo curtesy of Lynn Morgan Design)
Great views out over Pear Tree Point. (Yes, it’s out there…)
Worth a look!
5 Salem Straits brings us back to our “Secret Garden” blog in 2012. Location Location Location as the old saying goes. This is absolutely one of our favorite houses EVER to hit the market in Darien. If you read this blog regularly then you will probably understand this house sits in rare company in our minds. It’s a house that simply brings pleasure to show, and I am certain will bring pleasure to live in! It is back on again (owner took it off the last time), asking $3,795,000. Offered by Maggie Marchese at Kelly Associates. (TEMPORARILY OFF MARKET)
No need to go on again about this gem. This picture says 1000 words. If you would like to see it, we would love to show it to you.
7 North Road, WOWOWOWZA! What a house. It goes without saying the location is fabulous, but, more importantly, it has a great feeling on the inside. It feels lived in and comfortable, unpretentious yet super cool. The views from all sides of the house will knock your socks off. Even the howling wind on this freezing day (3/13/14) warmed my heart! The best part is the “Surf Shack” or “boat house” where summer days will spent sunning on the deck and jumping off the dock. A must see if you are “surfing” in this price range. Asking price $5,250,000. Offered by Doug Milne at Kelly Associates. (SOLD at $4,908,500 – 7/14)
Nothing like waterfront on Butler’s Island
Photographs never do enough. This is a fabulous and relaxing room off the kitchen. Keeping it Real!
Dare I say a fabulous kitchen!
A gorgeous spot at the bottom of Tokeneke.
Half way through March and we are starting to see signs of a Spring market. Better late than never! Inventory is moving fast in certain price ranges ( Linden, Briar Brae) so if you are interested in looking at what is out there, we would love to show you.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
WANTED: A HOUSE UNDER $1,000,000
Wednesday, March 12, 2014It is amazing how many clients we have that are looking for houses under $1 million. Sounds great right? Well this spring market is not cooperating with us! Believe it or not, there are only 12 houses on the market under $1million. This is an all time low. So we have all these eager buyers and there is so little to show them or what they love, ends up having 11 offers as was the case with 42 Ridgely Street. Needless to say it is just a bit frustrating!
90 Linden Avenue, listed by Janine Tienken at Kelly Associates for $739,000. Nothing makes us more excited than getting word of a new listing! This just came on today and we cannot wait to see it tomorrow. As of 3/16/14 ACCEPTED OFFER
307 West Avenue is offered at $749,000. It is charming and close to the train station.
88 Gardiner Street is a wonderful house, offered at $1,075,000! Can someone please explain why it hasn’t sold especially after we sold our listing at 60 Gardiner Street in just a few short days for close to ask at $1,070,000????? And that studio would be the perfect adult tree fort (aka backyard destination).
30 Hilton Street, offered at $789,000, needs work but could be a rewarding project, especially when we see where 36 Hilton Street closes (my latest favorite).
So if you are even thinking about it, now is the time to serious contemplate and plan to list your house. Not sure you can go very wrong. Especially when we bring our eager clients!
Things are heating up! – UPDATE
Sunday, March 2, 201442 Ridgeley, listed by Kate Bates at Kelly Associates, has gone into “best & final”. All offers had to be in at 5pm on Saturday afternoon. Only one day on the market, honoring appointments made through Saturday. The Sunday showings were dropped due to overwhelming interest. (SOLD)
Really nice four bedroom in a convenient location. Especially when you have kids at Middlesex! Asking $999,000 through Kelly Associates
36 Hilton, listed by Halstead asking $945,000 is another new listing that has been hot hot hot for the last few days. It has been revealed that they are accepting offers and are asking that anyone who has an interest in bidding, do so by this evening (Sunday, March 2) by 5:30. Another way of saying they have multiple bids. The sellers will review all offers with their attorney and listing agent will notify the winning bid. (SOLD)
If you are considering a move, now is a great time to list your home.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.