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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.
Christmas Book List for 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014The book lists are out for Christmas and it is so fun to see what editors, reviewers and critics are recommending as “good reads” for under the tree. Naturally, we have our suggestions as well. So, if you are considering a move, a renovation or starting from the ground up with a new build next year, here are some books that we think will inspire you to get started on your projects in the coming year!
An historicist at heart, Peter Pennoyer takes classic architecture to the right heights.
One of our favorites. A must have in any library for those interested in Architecture and design.
Another point of view on the traditional vernacular. Ferguson & Shamamian is the team responsible for the renovation at 15 Shagbark. One of our favorite listings of 2014.
Timeless design. If you don’t own it already, you should. I suppose the best affair you will ever have is with your house!
Tom Scheerer will make you whistle a merry merry!
For the one who likes clean lines, Victoria Hagan has an exceptional eye.
Wildly Chic. Miles’ book is A Must Have.
For all you TB fans, this book will blind you with her style and color schemes!
Let your hair down and do what you like! Susanna’s book is a glorious collection of rooms and ideas that will inspire you to do just that!
Whimsey and style at its best. LOVE Katie Ridder!
Splendid new book by Markham Roberts.
Jane Garmey has put together a beautiful book that will transport you to some of Connecticut’s most lovely Eden’s. For anyone who loves to garden, this is a solid addition to your library.
A good gardening library starts with the basics. I think Vita qualifies…
Why not do the complete series.
A stunning garden book that really does deserve the coffee table spot. It will give you incredible ideas for your own garden.
Jack Staub also has this wonderful collection to read for your kitchen garden. In addition to Exciting Vegetables, there is Remarkable Fruits and Exceptional Herbs. These are beautifully done books and make fabulous Hostess presents.
All these books can be bought or ordered at Barrett Books. They have other very good suggestions at their Noroton Heights location. Call to order, or drop in and enjoy the experience of a great book store.
Getting it Right! SOLD/CLOSED
Monday, October 6, 2014One of our favorite colleagues, Peter Stuart, has listed 10 Searles Road. It is truly sublime. A Fraser Peter house built in 1924 and renovated in 2010, it is a true example of beautiful, bespoke and cool. It pushes this house to the front of the line for Houses We Love! It is the kind of house that makes the heart go pitter patter when noticing the simplest details such the door hinges and the window hardware. It’s always in the details, isn’t it? It’s the kind of house that gives hope in the search of a special and unique home. Six bedrooms, four and a half baths, set on a little more than a flat acre in the middle of Tokeneke Association. Asking $3,150,000 offered through Kelly Associates.
Architect Frazier Peters desigend this house in 1924. Renovations were done in 2010 and 2011.
Idyllic and charming. Welcoming and comfortable. You will immediately notice the attention to perfection as you approach the front door. For starters, the Bevolo lighting.
Gorgeous walls. A large elegant living room is the prefect room for this rich coral color.
Fabulous entertaining to be done here.
I am really hoping the person who buys this house leaves this stunning wall paper. Very sophisticated. Very beautiful.
Of course the beautiful fabrics and furniture won’t be here when you move in, and if you did change the wallpaper I am thinking Katie Ridder would be a perfect candidate for bringing a chic sophisticated style to this wonderful and quirky house.
Strong color and rich detail, both calling cards of the enormously talented Ms Ridder. Photo by Eric Paisecki. Courtesy of Elle Decor.
Love this wallpaper. Photo by Eric Paisecki. Courtesy of Elle Decor
The kitchen is sleek and modern with touches of a house built in the 1920’s. Note the window in the swinging door into the dining room.
Interior courtyard with doors that lead to the kitchen and children’s play room.
The Playroom.
A casual yet comfortable place to relax with the paper off the kitchen.
One of the many outdoor terraces to enjoy a beautiful evening with guests.
FLOOR PLANS always help
First Floor
Second Floor
Above the Garage
The Lay of The Land
If you would like to see this glorious property, call us! We would love to love to show it to you.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
G L A M O R O U S…..oh the flossy flossy
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Its not Malibu, but if you are on the East Coast, it is pretty darn good!
“Flying first class…up in the sky…popping champagne…living the life….in the fast lane”” Remember that song? Well, you will be humming Fergies catchy tune it as you walk through the SEXIEST house on the market. Hidden somewhere down at the end of Five Mile River Road, this is a new house that definitely feels as if it were somewhere really cool. California, maybe. I LOVE FIVE MILE RIVER. It is such a beautiful place to live.
Private dock.
Almost at the mouth of the river.
Thinking about some of the architectural features we like, SCALE would be one of them. And SO MUCH you can do with this veranda.
Entertain in the entry hall. Why not? Perfect place to start the flow of Champagne.
A LOT of moulding throughout the house. Like that!
A dining room one would use. The color is fabulous. There could be more of it. The room is certainly big enough. Take a look at Katie Ridder’s book called Rooms. She would be a great choice of decorator for his house.
Love a side by side living room/dining room. Like a good Park Avenue apartment.
The ceiling height in this kitchen is fantastic. It changes the whole vibe in the room. It gives you great options for lighting as well.
Gil Schafer did not design this house, but “oh the GLAMOROUS!”
129 Five Mile River Road has 6 bedrooms/7 1/2 baths (7,757 square feet) pool, spa, out door shower and a dock. The house is listed by Sheree Frank at Kelly Associates. New Price as of 2/22/13 $7,195,000.
DON’T MISS the fabulous spread in the March/April (2013) issue of atHOME. Designer Jennifer Nightingale decorated the home for the owners. Its Gorgeous.
If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.