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More fabulous inventory!
Wednesday, March 23, 2016What a treat to have more new listings that are equally appealing yet so different. And, on opposite sides of town which reinforces how great all the neighborhoods are here in Darien.
Hallelujah! The Connecticut Colonial is not entirely dead and gone to the massive, new construction Darien has seen so much of in the last ten or fifteen years (not that we haven’t liked a few of the new houses). 11 Point O’Woods is that charming Connecticut Colonial. Very authentic and lovely. Very well taken care by its owners who clearly understand how to combine chic and charm. Great wall paper and fabric throughout the house gives you all the “new” you need! Love this house. Listed by Halstead, asking $1,795,000. Four bedrooms, four and one half baths, situated on about an acre. LISTING CANCELLED
11 Point O’Woods. Built in 1938, the house is sited on a beautiful piece of property.
Big gracious living room with beautiful original details still intact. Kept thinking about how Meg Braff would pull this together for someone – always important to remember their stuff won’t be here when you move in! Meg has some great wall paper and furniture, and she has a knack for pulling together a classic look without making it look matronly. As House Beautiful states, she pulls it together so that “family heirlooms and bold gestures are right at home”. Her shop is easy to get to in Locust Valley or check out her web site.
Gorgeous color in the Den. There are some fabulous fabrics out there for this room. In fact, the whole house feels fresh and lovely with color that you could really make your own.
The Conservatory… or the much loved sunroom. Loving the glossy ceiling!
121 Leroy also just came on – listed by Linda Malpass – and it’s a fabulous “in town” option. Perfectly situated to walk to restaurants, the Darien train station, and Tilly Pond Park. Renovated, fresh and ready to go with a terrific back yard. A perfect house to get your feet wet here in Darien. Four bedrooms, two and one half baths Asking $1,275,000. SOLD
121 Leroy Avenue. A great spot in town.
Sunny and chic. The downstairs has a nice circular flow.
So many windows! And their furniture looks terrific here in this room. I was thinking about that young designer Graham Veysey of Good Bones Design as I was walking through this house. Such a perfect palate for her to come in and create her magic. Check out her website. She is building a very nice portfolio.
Open kitchen and dining is very appealing.
Easy entertaining off the living room.
Wonderful back yard so close to town! You are sort of getting a little bit of everything here: Colonial house that is renovated with four bedrooms and a big back yard!
Lots to see out there. If you are interested in going out and looking, call us. We would love to show you some of the great inventory on the market now.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation!
Out on The Trail
Monday, March 7, 2016As we roll into March, I am happy to report that there are a lot of really fabulous houses on the market in all price ranges. Spring is in the air and the weather conditions are perfect for house hunting so if you are thinking of making a move, get out there! More than 12 Brokers Open Houses last week had us “high tailing it” all over town and gave us a peek into what buyers can look forward to.
By far, I have to say, the Jewel in The Crown on the Open House circuit was 57 Knollwood. Set at the end of the street, and on a beautiful open lot. You really can’t do better than this. Demonstrating that Big is NOT BETTER this house has 4 bedrooms, two full and one half bath, high ceilings and beautiful details that include a slate roof. Asking $2,250,000 offered through Houlihan Lawrence. SOLD AND CLOSED
Quintessential “Father of The Bride House” built in 1942. Slate roof, beautiful landscaping and impeccable detail throughout.
Open and light filled. The floor plan offers very gracious living. (My heart went pitter patter when I saw that Katie Ridder fabric!).
The decorating and attention to detail in this house deserves its own blog. Pimlico was hired for this job and they deserve a shout out for this one. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
Next I headed over to the two new listings on Beach in the beloved neighborhood of Noroton Manor. Both houses are terrific and both are listed by Houlihan Lawrence.
5 Beach, asking $1,895,000, has four bedrooms, three and one half baths and a massive finished basement! Great curb appeal and some very nice detail in this 1931 house. (This house is no longer for sale)
A really nice 1931 house in a lovely sought after neighborhood… do I sound like a realtor? But, it really is.
Nicely updated where it counts. In the Kitchen, mudroom and family room!
16 Beach also came on this week, and it too has a lot to offer. Including opportunity for expansion! Four bedrooms, three and one half baths, flat back yard. It’s renovated and move in ready. This house is a great option in a super location. Asking $1,625,000. SOLD
Built in the 1920’s and still going strong. Good design holds up!
Love the way they kept the pantry around the refrigerator.
Nice details include built in bookshelves, and a screened in porch.
Also on the market is 3 Timber Lane and 17 Winding Lane. Different neighborhoods and different styles but nice options for the price point in the mid-two millions.
17 Winding Lane, located in Tokeneke, has four bedrooms, three and one half baths. Asking $2,395,000. Listed by Houlihan Lawrence.
1.05 Acres of landscaped gardens.
Built in 1962, the house has been totally renovated.
Architect Robert Cardello had a hand in the renovation for the current owners. It has really nice bathrooms!
Built in 1952, 3 Timber Lane is situated on over 2 acres. Asking $2,295,000.
A private and beautiful piece of property. Room for a pool.
Five bedrooms, three and one half baths. Close to 5000 square feet of living space. In really good shape. I recently saw some fabulous lighting at Urban Electric that would perfect over this island.
Feeling proud that HL has such great inventory. But, I will say that the house on 3 Edgerton Court, listed by Halstead, was also a very well done. Deceivingly small from the outside, the house has five bedrooms, four and one half baths and a third floor adding yet more space to the spacious floor plan. Totally renovated in 2007, the house looks brand new and really well maintained. Great price point for so much space! And, you really can walk to the train from this address as well as to the middle and high schools!
3 Edgerton Court, asking $1,625,000. SOLD
Chic, and a great use of space here. A nice combination of an open floor plan but well defined spaces.
Excited to get out and show some of these. If you are interested in seeing any one of these houses, give us a call. Or, if you are thinking about selling your house give us a call. We would love to help you learn more about the market and discuss where you house fits in. After all, we love real estate!
If you are currently working with an agent/broker, this is not a solicitation.