Goodbye Old Friend
August 19, 2019After planning, building and watching this fabulous new construction come to life, we are happy to say it has a new owner. Goodbye old friend.
249 Old Kings Highway South. Beautifully built, sitting on just a bit more than an acre. SOLD for $2,200,000
If there was ever a blank canvas for someone to create a beautiful home, this is it. I always thought that if Paloma Contrera got her hands on this house she would transform the interiors with her classic yet chic Style.
I have been crazy about Paloma Contreras‘s work lately, and her blog La Dolce Vita is a must read. Her new book, DREAM DESIGN LIVE, will sit beautifully on your coffee table and give you endless ideas if nothing else!
Listed by Abigail Moore and Kim Swift/Houlihan Lawrence in Darien.
Built by Bryan Mungar of Flagship Builders, Stamford CT
What is on your wish list this year
February 6, 2017Are you starting to think about buying, selling or may be renting? Where would you love to live? There is some really nice real estate hitting the market now and there may be something out there for you in 2017.
We just put clients in this fabulous house. What a spot!
The weather has been great, and the Spring market is here. Call us, and let’s go out and find what is on your “wish list”.
25 Nearwater Lane – RENTED
October 27, 2016Our 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
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.
496 Hoyt Street – LOVE it here first
October 12, 2016
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
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.
8 Laforge
October 10, 20168 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.
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.
The Jewel in The Crown
September 23, 2016We all heard last week about the Ziegler Estate (Great Island) coming on the market. The Wall Street Journal covered that pretty well. Now, 214 Long Neck Point has come on, brining to an end another family’s long history on the coveted neighborhood road. Journey’s End is officially on the market though Houlihan Lawrence asking $14,395,000. 248′ of direct waterfront, and 2.86 acres facing South West where the sunsets and the skyline of Manhattan never disappoint.
If you would like to see this “small wonder”, call us! It would our pleasure to give you a tour (of course with it’s fabulous listing agent Maggie Marchesi).
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Back into the Fall Market
September 21, 2016It sure has been slow in the real estate world the last four or five months, but Spring inventory is finally selling across all price points ( 13 Sunnyside, 21 Sunset, 33 Denhurst, 49 Goodwives River Road, 16 Beach Drive, 40 Morley Lane, 10 Meadow Brook, 259 Mansfield, 26 Stephanie and 6A Cross Road to name a few), and fabulous new inventory is coming to market. 8 Sunset comes to mind. It is a beautifully updated and expanded colonial centrally located in Darien. You really can walk to town from Sunset yet feel private on a great neighborhood street. Five bedrooms, four and one half baths, finished basement. Asking $2,425,000 offered by Houlihan Lawrence. SOLD
Let’s go see this! If you are looking for more space and want to spare yourself the headache of a long renovation, this is the house!
If you are currently working with a realtor, this is not a solicitation.
13 Sunnyside Avenue – SOLD 10/15/16
August 25, 2016
There is no question you will love the opportunity to live in this wonderful and charming three/four bedroom home that we listed last week. It has an exceptional back yard and terrace where you will spend summer evenings entertaining and enjoying the privacy of the beautiful and established garden. The Peony are about to pop so come see us this Sunday and enjoy a glass of iced tea on the fabulous front porch. Asking $1,229,000. Listed by Abigail Moore and Kim Swift at Houlihan Lawrence.
If you would like more information on our listing, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to show you this wonderful home.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
You Saw It Here First
May 22, 2016A quick pre-view of great things to come…on May 31, our fabulous new listing will go on the MLS. 13 Sunnyside Avenue in Darien. A 3/4 bedroom, 3 full bath house on this wonderful street. Renovated and ready for you to move right in!
First Broker’s Open House is May 31, showings start immediately after. If you are interested in more information, call us. We are happy to fill you in on the details. This house is not to be missed!
We will host a Public Open House on Sunday June 5. Watch for times listed here and the Darien Times. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation. If you are working with an agent, we look forward to hearing from them!
Tag sale weekends
May 21, 2016Don’t miss the St. Luke’s tag sale next weekend….June 10 and 11th at St. Luke’s in Darien, Ct. Milo, rattan, silver and Buatta…it is all there just waiting to be discovered.
There is also moving sale this weekend at 45 Holly Lane, Saturday from 9-3pm.
London Calling – WOW price reduction
May 10, 2016Lately I have been following Rita Konig‘s columns in House & Garden, ELLLE Decor, and a few other of my favorite books. Rita’s website highlights her undisputed talent in the design world – not to mention her sensational taste making style. She is a perfect choice for creating cozy chic and comfortable interiors which instantly brings to mind 123 Middlesex Road. You may remember a few years ago it was on the market and was in need of some thoughtful renovations. Today, it is back on the market in full glory with a new floor plan and terrific updates. This just seems like a ‘no brainer’ if you are looking in this price range. Listed by Houlihan Lawrence and asking $1,115,000. THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY NOT ON THE MARKET
There are so many reasons to go look at 123 Middlesex. Come out with us. We would love to show you.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Photographs courtesy of ritakonig.com
More fabulous inventory!
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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!
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.
Indoor Outdoor Rooms
February 19, 2016Never been a huge fan of house plants. Until I noticed the way designer Ken Fulk created this vignette in the March 2016 Elle Decor. (The rest of the house is pretty fabulous as well. Check out the San Francisco house in Elle Decor).
Looking at this photograph made me think about how to add a house plant (or a cluster) somewhere in my house. And those urns and pots are fab! May be time for a trip to Terrain or a little shopping on One Kings Lane! It also made me think about conservatories and orangeries which are always a glorious addition to any house.
Speaking of conservatories, we saw a wonderful example of one on the market yesterday. 245 Middlesex Road, just listed by William Raveis in Darien, offers a beautiful large conservatory making it a unique offering in the market today. The asking price of this house is $3,200,000.
If you would like to see 245 Middlesex, we would love to show it to you. Call us! There are so many possibilities for that gorgeous conservatory! 245 Middlesex is in SOLD as of 5/28/16
If you are currently working with an agent/broker, this is not a solicitation.
Photo Credits: William Raveis, Elle Decor – photographer Douglas Friedman (Story in Elle Decor produced by Robert Rufino)