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Archive for November, 2013

IT’S OURS. It is CLOSED

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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207 Middlesex Road. A gorgeous brand new house.

This brand new, gorgeous home was completed in May 2013.  4 + bedrooms/ 5 1/2 baths, a top of the line kitchen, finished basement and nothing left for you to do, this house has all the “bells and whistles”.  But, come see for yourself.  There is nothing else on the market like it right now so call us, you won’t be disappointed.

YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS.

Offered by Kim Swift and Abigail Moore at Kelly Associates.  Asking $1,995,000.

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Large, sunny dining room for 12.

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Find me another kitchen like this… it’s a beauty.

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This is where you will want to be.

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Entertaining is a breeze. And gracious.

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Breakfast anyone?

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It’s hard to find a living room you actually want to be in. I promise you this is one to hold on to.

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Think Super Bowl Sunday.  It’s where the party is.

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Get it?

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Light that fire… The Master.

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The Master Bath.

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Another angle. But seriously, this is a “Fab Master Bath”.

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The kids have never had it so good.

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Oh, to be the only boy! Yours will love this.

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Sunlight. Isn’t that what we all demand?

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To be the oldest!

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This is where the kids hang… were you wondering what to do with teenagers?

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Work out?? And, yes, you can plug in your LIFESYCLE. The fuse won’t blow!

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We would love to show you this unbelievable house.  The generator alone should at least peak  your interst.  Call us. We would love to show you around.

If you are working with a broker, this is not a solicitation.

When a home is done, done, done!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

DSC_0135Here at Real in Darien we tend to say “just bring your toothbrush” when talking about a home that is done,done,done.  Well I saw these yesterday at the Antique & Artisan Center and realized we should step it up and say “just bring your hangers”.

 

What a night!

Sunday, November 24, 2013

For years my neighbor and dear friend (you know her as Consignment Girl) has been wanting to throw a party in her greenhouse.  So Real in Darien decided to have a little meeting and invite the guys (as well as our bestie and local lust, Annie Mahoney, and her husband David)….and what a night it was. Check out how we like to roll and enjoy each others’ company.

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Mary Yvonne’s greenhouse. The perfect place to get together under the stars.

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We had a delicious dinner and plenty of amazing wine.

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Love the centerpiece that Nielsens made for us.

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Who knew the headhouse could look so chic.

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The evening was so BEAUTIFUL and now the greenhouse can be rented out for private functions.  Contact us for more information.

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So much to be thankful for….good friends and good times.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Love our new Real in Darien trays!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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A GHD Design creation for Real in Darien. She designed our pineapple, business cards, notepads, note cards and this fab tray. Thank you Gretchen!

25 & 27 Brush Island – It’s been a long time coming.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

25 & 27 Brush Island are two wonderful properties listed for $7,350,000, and we are pleased to say that we had the buyers for both.  The final deal has just closed and we are very excited for both of them.

Two parcels.

Two parcels.  One gorgeous spot.

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Aerial shot of both properties.

The original house

The “Big House”.

The new cottage at 27 Brush Island.

The  house at 27 Brush Island – spectacular views!

A compound over looking Holly Pond and Long Island Sound.

A compound overlooking Holly Pond and Long Island Sound.

We would love to help you find your very own Brush Island – give us a call.

 

 

As always, this is not a solicitation if you are working with an agent.

Pick of the Week – A stunning makeover

Monday, November 11, 2013
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These could not be more stunning.

I think we have mentioned the fabric room at the Antique & Artisan Center, but if  you haven’t seen it, you must go down there. It’s located in the back of the antique center and is set up for anyone to come and enjoy the experience of making your home beautiful. It’s a little like a child being introduced to Dylan’s.  Once you have gone there, why go anywhere else.   There is not a fabric room like this around here.  I even heard someone say at a recent event that “Mari Ann has stuff no one has”!  These chairs are a good example.  You know the fabric is fabulous, but you can’t think where you have seen it.  The good news is you haven’t.  It is a line of fabric that the Antique Center does.  The selections you will find is at the crossroads of stunning and perfection.

They will help you with everything, from picking out the fabric and trim  (going to Samuel & Sons is like visiting a candy store for us but save yourself the trip….its all here!) to refinishing or repairing a piece.  So whether you buy a piece from the Antique Center, or bring in something you already own, come on over and take a look.

Mari Ann Maher, of John Rosselli fame, offers interior design services as well.  You are certain to leave with a masterpiece!

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Remember these? We sat on these for a long time. Very comfortable.

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We liked these chairs with this muslim fabric but look at the difference a new fabric can make….

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Beautiful trims and pipings, borders and fringe.

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Large swatches to completely understand the pattern and its scale.

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Color, texture and variety!

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Bold prints and patterns, yet subtle and entirely neutral in any room.

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Enough said. I can’t imagine anywhere else that would be more fun to take on a project.

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What’s with the radio silence?

Friday, November 8, 2013

One simple answer.  We like to blog about properties we love, and there really haven’t been any lately.  And, more to the point, there is NO INVENTORY! Infact, today, as I sit here writing this there is only one open house.

But, I did come across a fabulous listing on Gardiner Street.  A lot of style, a lot of interesting architecture. A really good location for train access and shopping.  If you are looking in the $1,000,000 range, or slightly above, this is an absolute must see!  88 Gardiner Street.  Asking $1,150,000 offered by Lindsay Sheehy through the Greenwich office of Houlihan Lawrence. (accepted offer/no longer showing)

A wonderful 1921 Colonial with that fabulous front porch.

A wonderful 1921 Colonial with that fabulous front porch.  It’s located between Relihan and Laforge so trick or treating will be “awesome”.

Beautiful open space.

Beautiful open space. There is a stone fireplace on the end of the room not shown.

Modern and chic.  Always love that in the Den.

Modern and chic. Always love that in the Den or Great Room.

Cool and modern style maintained throughout.

Keeping it cool in the Master. It is such a good look.

What little cuteness would not want this!

What little cuteness would not want this!

Full disclosure.  Definitely my favorite space.

Full disclosure. Definitely my favorite space. Who wouldn’t want this gorgeous studio!

Fabulous out door space.  This is very cool.

Fabulous out door space. This is very cool.

 

This property won’t last long.  Even in this quiet period in the market.  If you would like to see it, we would love to show you!

 

 

If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.