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Opportunity knocking
Saturday, December 28, 2013It’s on, it’s our’s, and this is a fabulous opportunity for someone to create a home to live for! 327 Middlesex Road in Darien. Listed by Abigail Moore and Kim Swift at Kelly Associates. Asking $850,000. Please call if you have any questions or would like to see this property.
Wonderful location. Close to trains, schools and shopping.
It’s a wrap
Monday, December 23, 2013With a little more than $13,000,000 put under contract this year, 2013 was very busy at Real in Darien. Most significantly, we sold our three listings within a week of hitting the market, when the average listing is on the market for 169 days. If you are thinking of getting into the market in 2014, we would love to help you sell and/or buy your next house. The right broker makes all the difference!
1. 25 Brush Island – after finding the buyer for 27 Brush Island last year, we were able to secure 25 Brush Island for our customers who had been renting the main house for the past two years. Asking $4,495,000 offered through Kelly Associates.
2. 13 Oak Park – Our listing asking $1,150,000. SOLD in A WEEKEND with multiple bids.
Remember “Fab Master Bath”? We had multiple bids with in days of listing
one of our favorites!
3. 60 Gardner Street – Our listing asking $1,099,000. SOLD the first weekend on the market.
The front door. A very important place to start. The house has fantastic curb appeal.
4. 207 Middlesex – Our buyers bought this fantastic new construction in May. Asking price $1,725,000. They were able to work with the builder to customize and add upgrades to the original plans.
Our customers worked with the builder to build a “dreamy” home.
5 .207 Middlesex – Our listing asking $1,995,000. Accepted offer in the first week on the market and now UNDER CONTRACT.
Gorgeous new construction in a fabulous location.
5. 327 Middlesex – A Kelly listing asking $849,000. Our Buyers are planning great things for this fabulous location at the top of Leroy Avenue.
Charming Cottage now. Wait until you see the transformation!
6. 45 Swifts Lane – Asking $2,995,000. Our buyers fell in love! UNDER CONTRACT. Offered through Halstead/Darien office.
45 Swifts Lane. A fantastic sweeping property on Gorham Pond.
7. 236 Tokeneke Road – A rental asking $3,600. RENTED by our customers.
It’s been a great year. And, we owe it all to our readers!
There is a lot to look forward to in 2014. We anxiously await many fabulous new listings!
HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It’s time to shop – The Antique & Artisan way!
Thursday, December 12, 2013The real estate inventory is presenting with “slim picking” so we really can’t do our “12 Picks for Christmas”! We would never have guessed that we couldn’t find 12 houses we love to blog about, but it has happened. So, off we went to our favorite place to fill “the houses we love” with a few of our “favorite things”! The Stamford Antique & Artisan Center is overflowing with gems and jewels to fill your gorgeous house, and your friend’s gorgeous house.
A room that will bedazzle and bejewel you with fantastic pieces for home and hostess
The “back room” has been set up for the Holiday Sale, going on now, and for a few more days. Carefully are artfully chosen by the venerable Mari Anne Maher, it is like walking through a wonderland for the home. Take some time and go down there to browse, buy and actually enjoy holiday shopping.
I was drawn to these like a moth to the flame. An absolutely stunning set for any Christmas holiday table. Light and easy to hold. We love a good bar cart but these glasses will get your table going with enormous style.
Not for the faint at heart… admittedly, however sometimes you just need to take the plunge!
If we are sticking to the bar cart, these will be fabulous.
And, a price point easier to swallow…
Gorgeous – will make the summer al fresco dinner very special. A set of 10 which is a good number for a dinner party too.
Who can’t use another set of dinner chargers!
In the plate world… not so bad!
One can never have enough throw’s or quilts. On a guest bed, or the sofa for a cozy sit by the fire. The colors are gorgeous on this quilt. Very neutral and will stand out as stunning any where in your home.
For someone special and deserving.
For the music lover in your household. Or your high school roommate! I am sure someone was listening to this classic back in the day, and still… Yes, you are reading the price tag correctly. It is signed!!!!
You mean you don’t still have a turntable? It will look fabulous by the latest, state of the art system in anyone’s house.
Love this fireplace fender. Note the pineapples!
It is a good size, fitting a standard fireplace in any house. What a great piece to have.
AND FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS
You must have something special when you answer the door. This is it! A classic piece from Roberta Freeman. She still makes these, but with the influx of Roller Rabbit, a vintage piece makes it all that more special.
Great price point for this. Think the new ones are A LOT more.
I made a beeline for the unmistakeable orange box only to find a true classic.
The box alone would make the experience of owning this worth it!
The vitrine is filled with fabulous vintage jewelry and watches. You will find something you love, for certain.
Share any treats you find at info@realindarien.com.
Nielsen’s sure can do up Christmas!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Ho Ho Ho.
Nielsen’s Florist and Garden Shop is ready for a wonderful holiday season, and they kicked it off with a Holiday Table Top fundraiser for Post 53. Run right over and pick up a gift for just about anybody.
Love the black red and white theme here.
I want to do a Birch Tree theme this year.
So pretty.
Great ornaments of all shapes, sizes and themes.
Love all the fairy houses! They will make fabulous centerpieces.
Gorgeous table accents.
One of my favorites.
Prizes for the lucky winners!
Ran into some friends.
Pick of the week-Kitchen and Family Room
Saturday, December 7, 2013Here is the continuation of our thoughts on decorating 207 Middlesex Road. Now that we have sold it we thought it would be fun to give the new owners some ideas from the Antique & Artisan Center.
THE KITCHEN at 207 Middlesex is light and clean. There is a lot you can do with this space.
WOW-love this table!
The color on these chairs is delicious.
I am not sure I would pair these with the table but if I found something else, these would be my pick for a chair.
You always need extra chairs and these beat the ones at Costco!
How fab is this.
These are more of an industrial look.
or have a bit of old world.
Your kids will never be late for school (ok-I know it doesn’t work but how fabulous would this be int he kitchen).
It is all in the details!
THE FAMILY ROOM is right off the kitchen and is a cozy spot. Here are some pieces that would be perfect.
This may not be for everyone but I love it!
A MUST HAVE!
A little retro goes a long way.
You always need a bamboo mirror.
And again, the details.
Have a great weekend!
What would we do to 207 Middlesex?
Monday, December 2, 2013
After only a few short days on the market, we have contracts signed at 207 Middlesex Road. We thought it would be fun to pull together some ideas on what we would do with this home so took a trip to the Antique Center and this is what we found.
ENTRY HALL
207 Middlesex has a wonderful entry hall. The staircase wraps up to the second floor and is open all the way up. It is flooded with light. Here are a few thoughts on what would be a great fit.
This would make the entry hall sparkle.
This would be a touch of traditional in a more modern space.
I love this in the front hall.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this pop of color.
LIVING ROOM
The living room is a cozy spot with french doors and a fireplace. It would love some color.
Put this on the long wall.
These mirror are fantastic.
This sofa is so luscious your guest will stay all night.
Pink is always an unexpected winner.
You can never go wrong with some skin.
This is not your run of the mill buddha.
Never give up an opportunity for some Draper.
Not sure what I love more, the base or the shade.
Here is another great light option.
You cannot pass this up. Abigail has a set and they are unforgettable.
A nice touch to round out the room.
One last vignette….and a new twist on the starburst mirror.
DINING ROOM
The dining room at 207 Middlesex is large and elegant. It has a large bay flooded with windows and light, tray ceiling and paneled walls.
These chairs are perfect for the dining room.
This piece lends itself so well in the wide open space.
and yes, a starburst is always a winner.
This is a showstopper and would be perfect in the spot.
and last but certainly not least, how is this for a twist.
So what are your thoughts on how these pieces would work in this space? Let us know and come back tomorrow when we take a look at the kitchen and family room.