Archive for October, 2016
25 Nearwater Lane – RENTED
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Asking $7000.00 for rent. Four bedrooms, three full baths and only steps from our beautiful beaches.
Our newest listing has hit the market this week. 25 Nearwater lane, built in 1935, is a traditional colonial that captures everything you can imagine when you think about “going home”. Big rooms and great “bones”, architectural details (THE STAIRCASE!) and the ever important kitchen where everyone ends up hanging out – it has it all here. The neighborhood of Noroton Manor offers water access for your boat, and tennis courts. Walking distance to all of that as well as the Blue Ribbon Hindley School. Offered through Houlihan Lawrence. Rented as of 12/1/16

THE STAIRCASE! I think it speaks for itself…So welcoming and lovely.

Wide open door ways and and gracious rooms are ready for every occasion.

The 27 x 14 Living room is just fabulous. Space for at least three seating areas. Mark D. Sikes…Can only imagine what magic he would work here!

A view from the library.

The dining room doubles as a second library for all the collectables and books you love. You can easily fit 12 in this dining room for dinner.

Top of the line appliances, lots of space and sunshine make this kitchen a highlight. And that refrigerator! Very Nice!

If you are able to keep a refrigerator looking like this on the inside, you win! Of course, you will have to bring out all your Juliska for that! Note what you see in the fridge!

Fabulous Great Room with a fireplace to match. Comfortable and right off the kitchen.

Wonderful back yard with a two car garage.
This is truly a special house. We LOVE this house; there really is “good juju” here. It feels right when you walk in and we promise you won’t want to leave. If you are in the market to rent a house that would make even Nancy Meyers proud, call us. Houlihan Lawrence is a phone call away to your new home away from home.
If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Tags: Juliska, Mark D. Sikes, Noroton Manor, rental properties
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496 Hoyt Street – LOVE it here first
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

496 Hoyt Street in Darien. A jewel box. Freshly painted (gorgeous blue front door) and ready for it’s new owner. So excited about this special house.
We are so happy to show you our new exclusive at 496 Hoyt Street in Darien. This house brings together a chic space and a fabulous opportunity for anyone looking to move right into a wonderful home that combines old and new, modern finishes and the glowing patina of a 1910 Farmhouse. Three bedrooms, three full baths, great outdoor space, a separate two car garage and convenient to both Darien and New Canaan’s shopping and trains. Asking $729,000. through Houlihan Lawrence. SOLD

Charming spaces out doors will make entertaining just perfect.

Night caps, fireside evenings all year around… fabulous.

The first floor has all the rooms you want: living room, dining room, and a family room. It’s open and light.

I immediately thought of the annual House Beautiful Small Spaces issue which is always so inspiring. 496 Hoyt Street should be on the cover of that issue!

We love this room. When you come see the house we think you will agree… this is the room you will LIVE IN!

Creative use of spaces make the cozy spots in the house. Built-in file drawers under the window bench add great storage for this built-in office.

Imagine this as a four season room! You could use this as a dining room. Or, it would be fabulous as another sitting room.

There ever important floor plan. So you can see the “lay of the land”.
If you have been looking for “that house“, the one that clearly distinguishes itself in the price point, this is “that house“. If you would like to see it, call us. Don’t wait!
If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Tags: 496 Hoyt Street, House Beautiful
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8 Laforge
Monday, October 10, 2016
Super charming house on a wonderful neighborhood street. Walking distance to train and shopping (yes, really!)
8 Laforge Road stands out with a bright open floor plan and lots of space for entertaining; not something you might expect in a classic colonial house. And, even better is the fantastic garden you see immediately as you walk through the house. An exceptional, landscaped, flat back yard checks the ever important box of “I want a flat yard” that you just don’t find in this price range right now. Four bedrooms, three full baths, lots of natural sunlight (even at tea time) and plenty of closet space. If there was ever a time to look closely at how quality is worth every penny, now is the time! Asking $1,345,000 offered through Houlihan Lawrence.

A very gracious open feeling throughout the first floor pulls you right into this colonial home. Cynthia Princi was called in to help re-use, re-upholster, and re-shuffle the owners lovely furniture and special pieces. The end result is gorgeous and very comfortable. Check out Cynthia’s website. You might be inspired to have come help you when you move in here!

The kitchen is really nicely done with unique detail. For example the island counter top is a stunningly beautiful piece of Curly Cherry, or sometimes called Quilted Cherry, plucked from the deep woods of Oregon and honed by a local wood worker. Love that!

Open to the kitchen, the Family Room feels so comfortable and chic.

Look at this beautiful back garden! And so much privacy. There is very little inventory that would give you this!
If you are coming out to look at real estate in Darien, or live in the area and would like to go see this lovely house, call us! We would love to show it to you.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Tags: Cynthia Princi
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