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Follow up on Fairview Avenue
Thursday, February 20, 201433 Fairview Avenue
Asking $1,399,999
Multiple Bids. All bids were due February 19. I did say to get in ASAP if this was in your price range. Most of this town is on mid-Winter break and it still went into multiple bids.
If you area thinking about selling your home, now is a really good time to capture a buyers attention. And, I wouldn’t wait for all the other sellers to jump on the bandwagon.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
New to the market…slowly but surely!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014As we plod through this month of snow and ice, a few brave souls have taken the plunge and listed their homes. We thank them! Now it will be a race to see who can actually get their buyers to look at real estate in this weather! If there are any motivated buyers out there this week, here are a few new listings. There were actually only four new listings but they covered the spectrum of price points in our market.
For the newest Captain of Industry! Staff not included.
455 Mansfield, a six bedroom, eight and a half bath, five car garage, brick “georgian” manse came on the market (not to be out paced by all the snow that fell). It looms large on Mansfield, certainly one of Darien’s loveliest “avenues”. It has a sweet pool and pool house that is coming in a close second to the house itself. Built in 2000 by the well known builder Girouard Associates, there is no “little piggy” that will blow this down! Asking $5,250,000 offered through Kelly Associates by Doug Milne and Sheree Frank.
No, you will not have drinks with Crystal Carrington, but you will have a fabulous party here”!
Love the feeling of being on “a campus”. Everything you need is at your finger tips. Someone is going to have a field day choosing patio furniture!
Next, there is the house at 32 Old Oak Road that Jane Glassmeyer at Halstead had on last Spring. It’s back on the market asking $2,595,000. It has a big nice kitchen, lots of huge bedrooms and is what everyone calls “done“. If you are looking for something that sits privately on a cul de sac, and want to be up in the northern part of Darien, this could be your ticket! Can’t show you a photo but call us if you would like to find out more on this property.
Then there is 30 Maple.
Mucho Charm here at 30 Maple.
It’s always had that “je ne sais quoi” about it. It’s a house I always turn to look at as I drive by. It was built in 1875 and has some interesting architectural detail. I think this is a real diamond in the rough, but apparently it is not so rough! I hear that it is in good shape with new electric, HVAC, new insulation, as well as landscaping. Sadly the snow prevents us from getting excited about the landscaping but with four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and about 3000 square feet this house is very interesting. Darien is running out of space. Good space with good bones is not easy to come by with an asking price of $1,275,000. Offered by Gail Ord through Coldwell Banker/Darien. Nice! (SOLD)
Can’t argue that a big old fireplace like this isn’t a selling point. Beautiful furniture and fabric is all you need. And sconces.
And lastly, there is 33 Fairview, listed by Deirdre McGovern at William Raveis/Darien. Asking $1,399,999 this four bedroom, two and a half bath house is close to town, on a popular street that has seen some good real estate action in the last year. So, don’t wait to see this if you are looking in this price range. It won’t last! (SOLD)
Classic Connecticut Garrison Colonial. Seems to be a “no brainer” for many!
If you are not away for Spring break and you would like to go out and see some real estate this week, call us! We are here.
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Child’s Play
Wednesday, February 19, 2014All nine pieces below are in good condition and ready to make any child happy. Dimensions are upon request.
E-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net for assistance.
Madeline PB desk/hutch with chair: $350
SOLD: This item is no longer available.
Bed/day bed with trundle (both mattresses and bedding if needed): $500
Night stand: $125
Table and chairs: $100
Tall chest of drawers: $200
Madeline PB full size bed with mattress and bedding if needed: $500 and in excellent condition.
Chest of drawers/changing table/hutch: $350
Madeline PB night stand: $125
The Mud Room
Thursday, February 13, 2014In case you were wondering what real estate brokers do on a day like today, a day that brought more snow, a day that added another 10 inches to what we already have? Well, I can tell you! We sit around breaking down houses, room to room, thinking about which ones would work well for our customers. And, of course, fantasizing about what can be done in each. Which led me to the mud room. I couldn’t help but think about mud rooms today. I haven’t noticed many in the houses currently on the market. It is usually just a row of cubbies off the kitchen where everyone dumps their wet or muddy stuff. Or all their sports equipment. It is a critical part of the house so why not make it fabulous as well as utilitarian! (Just want to mention that 15 Shagbark has a gorgeous mudroom with stone floors and plenty of storage for everyone).
Well, yes, this one is a good one for what we are experiencing here in Connecticut this winter.
One of my favorites from a Suzanne Kasler house.
Kind of like how this is a little more relaxed.
This one takes the #1 spot!
For those of us who go big!
Love this.
Fabulous “back stairs”!
Sort of a nice way to enter the mud room – since that really is the only way people go into a house these days.
**photos found on Pintrest today.
STEAL! Reduced to $200
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
SLOW roll out for Spring
Saturday, February 8, 2014The snow has now officially become a big “downer” for the start of the SPRING MARKET. It is so hard to imagine that in only 8 weeks we will be watching the crocuses pop up, but keep the faith.
Darien had three new listings this week. Three different neighborhoods, three different price points. I wasn’t exactly racing to the phone to call customers after viewing these new listings, but I am certain it was more the effort it took to actually get out of my driveway the morning of “broker open houses” than anything else. Maybe my enthusiasm will return if I focus on some properties in Palm Beach. Just a thought…
128 Colony. Not quite as ‘tony’ as St. Nicholas, but 100 times better in so many ways.
We liked 128 Colony. Colony, a popular street, offers the quintessential suburban neighborhood experience, but not all the houses are situated so well. 128 Colony has a fabulous back yard abutting Woodland Park so you really have some privacy behind the house. It’s in great condition, and has lots of space – a combination that most buyers would put at the top of “the list”. Yes, it is in “move in” condition. I suppose the question is can you live with all the wall paper and themes playing out in each room. Five large bedrooms, three and a half baths, lots of living and entertaining space downstairs with a Great Room off the kitchen. It is quite a package at $2,150,000. Offered by Cathy Lawton at Kelly Associates.
Good deep back yard. Looks as if there is a lot of room for all your “sports fans”.
Its tough with the snow, but this is a really good terrace directly off the kitchen and Great Room. It offers super entertaining options! You could put some gorgeous outdoor lighting, planters and some McKinnon and Harris garden furniture. It really could be fabulous!
McKinnon and Harris. Check out their website. It’s gorgeous. Beautiful colors and designs to choose from. To The Trade only, but that’s no big deal.
A sensational collection of planters in beautiful colors. These would be perfect on the terrace at 128 Colony.
A gracious size for a living room. The ceiling height is a bit low, but the tremendous light streaming in through all the windows takes your mind off that. The whole house has great light, in fact.
Kitchen works well for cooks. Everyone else can hang on the other side of the island.
Or you check out a favorite “local” decorator Lee Ann Thornton and see what her magic could do!
A beautiful kitchen from Lee Ann Thornton. The WOW factor is huge, and would translate here seamlessly.
Another room with fabulous light. I love sectionals, and this room can definitely carry a big one. But, you can create a few seating areas in this room without making it feel as if it were strictly for Sunday Night Football.
Like this! A gorgeous way to create a Great Room. Photo by Thomas Loof. Decorated by Lee Ann Thornton,
Looking the other direction you can see the space you would have to work with. This is a really big room! So many possibilities!
Another thought I had while walking around the house brought me to this idea. A little less traditional, a little less formal. But Gorgeous! A room by Tom Scheerer. Go back and look through his latest book. You will be overwhelmed by the “fabulosity”! Photo by Mathew Hranek
We always say “focus on the floor plan”. If that works for you the rest comes naturally. The flow is pretty good on this one.
Lots of large(ish) bedrooms. The 5th bedroom, added over the kitchen is a perfect guest room, or au pair room, as it can be separated easily from the rest of the upstairs.
Over at 22 Casement, you will find a new listing that offers good space in good condition at a very sensitive price point. There just isn’t anything on the market (yet) mid $1M’s. So, by virtue of being in “move in” condition, this will be a hot ticket for people who are looking to get something bigger. Five bedrooms, four baths , approximately 3400 square feet, on a neighborhood street close to Town. Offered by Sarah Littlefield at William Raveis/Darien, asking $1,699,000.
22 Casement in a winter wonderland! Photoshop the snow out and you will discover a lovely “townhouse” like property waiting for someone who wants to move right in!
As good as “brand new”. Like the contrasting island! Great ceiling height here.
Something like this large Yolk pendant from Circa Lighting would be perfect over the island here! Comes in several tones. Gorgeous.
The kids will love it up here, but take my word for it, you will not be climbing these stairs to often!
If you would like to brave the weather and go out to see some properties, maybe these properties, give us a call. Our driveways were just plowed!
If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.
Currey and Company Sconces
Monday, February 3, 2014Lots of inquirers about these but they sold quickly and are no longer available.
This pair of Currey and Company Pembroke sconces is brand new. They were purchased, installed, used a few times, and promptly removed because of a space issue. Elegantly constructed of iron and brushed silver, the pair has an extra set of shades pictured below.
Dimensions upon request.
Please e-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net for assistance.
Price: $400
SOLD: This item is no longer available.
magbo system