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Archive for September, 2014

OUR LATEST DEALS

Saturday, September 27, 2014

In spite of the low inventory, we were able to find some fabulous real estate this Summer for a few customers.

19 Rocaton

Asking $1,595,000, listed by Kelly Associates

Sold and Closed August 2014

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That color!

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8 Old Stone Road

Asking $1,575,000, listed by Kelly Associates

 Sold and Closed in August 2014

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Oozing with curb appeal, and in fabulous condition. Love this house!

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 6 Cecil Place, New Canaan, CT

Asking $1,950,000, listed by Coldwell Banker

Sold and Closed in July 2014

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Situated on a charming cul-de-sac, very close to town.

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We would love to help you find that special home you have been looking for…..give us a call.

 

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

Queen Anne Beauty

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Popular in the 1700’s and still reigning today, Queen Anne style is always a beauty. The cherry dining set below is by Thomasville consisting of two arm chairs and four side chairs. The seats are upholstered in a Lee Jofa raspberry and cream diamond pattern. All chairs are in excellent condition and just in time for the holidays.

PRICE: $600

E-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net for assistance.

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The Most Important Room in the House

Monday, September 22, 2014
October 2014 issue of House Beautiful.

October 2014 issue of House Beautiful. (courtesy of www.housebeautiful.com)

We all know that the kitchen is the “hub of the home”.  In fact we over heard someone say the other day, while driving around to open houses, “face it, once someone sees this kitchen it won’t matter what the rest of the house looks like”. The October issue of House Beautiful gets down to business with some fabulous kitchens, so we are too.  Here are some of the best on the market right now!

10 Searles.  Gorgeous.  Getting it's own blog soon.

10 Searles. Gorgeous. Bespoke. With details that will send even a well cultivated eye spinning into orbit. A more detailed blog coming soon.  Asking $3,150,000 through Kelly Associates.

Stone fireplace to die for!  A very custom stylish kitchen on Pembroke

86 Pembroke Road. The stone fireplace is high impact making this extremely large kitchen feel cozy. A very custom kitchen with a special “wow” factor. Asking $4,795,000 through Kelly Associates.

320 Brookside Road. For the recreational Chef! This kitchen has plenty of space for the crowds while you are creating the delicious dinner (to be served out by the awesome pool!). Beautiful craftsmanship and materials used here create a kitchen with cabinets and an island that feel more like custom furniture. Asking $6,250,000 through Berkshire Hathaway.

Simply Stunning on Hollow Tree Ridge Road.

309 Hollow Tree Ridge Road. Simply Stunning details particularly the countertop. Not one to be missed in your search for the most important room in the house!  Asking $3,400,000 through Kelly Associates.

Asking $5,995,000 Kelly Associates on Wee Burn Lane

38 Wee Burn Lane. The entire house is special, but here you will welcome family and guests as you would anywhere else in the house.  Asking $5,995,000
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As I sit here dreaming about the Cornue range I hope to own some day, I think in the October 2014 issue of House Beautiful, this kitchen takes it! I am going with the cozy and colorful kitchen!

As I sit here dreaming about the La Cornue range I hope to own some day, this kitchen in the October issue of HB takes it for me! I am going with the cozy and colorful kitchen! (courtesy of House Beautiful/photo by Victoria Pearson)

The FANTASY that became a REALITY – SOLD/CLOSED

Saturday, September 20, 2014
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12 Witch Lane should be a candidate for the next Nancy Meyers movie. If you are looking for the PERFECT Rowayton “down sizer” or “switching it up” house, this is it!

 

The only thing better than stumbling upon a Tim Sickinger lunch at one of the open houses, is walking into a listing that sets off all your Realtor pistons!  There is nothing we can say about this superbly charming Rowayton house that will do it justice. 12 Witch Lane is fabulous.  Built in 1920, this is one of the remaining original Rowayton Village houses with unobstructed views of  Witch Lane Park.  Thoughtful plantings and landscaping keep it private year round, and create a perfect sanctuary within walking distance to The Market and everything else this charming little sea side town has to offer.  Three bedrooms, two full baths with approximately 2000 square feet of living space (an additional 1500 sq of partially finished basement with storage) asking $1,495,000 offered through Kelly Associates.

 

They had me at the front door.  LOVE this front entrance.

The house had me at the front door. It is channeling Kathryn Ireland and that California vibe that is so intriguing when you live on the East Coast.

Big beautiful space renovated in 2010 brining all the modern day conveniences to the unique charm this house has.

Big beautiful space renovated in 2010 brining all the modern day conveniences to the unique charm this house has.

Cooking and entertaining will be easy and chic.

Cooking and entertaining will be easy and chic.

A very comfortable and open living space.

A very comfortable and open living space.

A cozy living room with fireplace offers a place to curl up and catch up for Book Club!

A cozy living room with fireplace offers a place to curl up and catch up for Book Club!

A very large Master bedroom and en suite bath has plenty of room to create another sitting area and create a private sanctuary.

A very large Master bedroom and en suite bath has plenty of room to create another sitting area and create a private setting.

This is where the kids will come home to... yes, they have probably gone to college if you are living here.

This is where the kids will come home to… yes, they have probably gone to college if you are living here.

And this is where all your friends will stay when they want to escape from life and see how life in Rowayton is!

And this is where all your friends will stay when they want to escape from life and see how the “other half” lives in Rowayton!

A glorious back yard and terrace.  Sun filled and private.  Devine!

A glorious back yard and terrace. Sun filled and private. Devine!

More of the charming detail that is oozing from everywhere at 12 Witch Lane.

More of the charming detail that is oozing from everywhere at 12 Witch Lane.

 

Without a doubt this house is a must see if you are looking for something very special in Rowayton.  Please call us if you are interested in seeing this listing or anything else in this lovely village minutes from Manhattan (ok, 60 minutes).

 

 

 

 

 

If you are currently working with an agent this is not a solicitation.  If you are not, don’t look any further!  Call us and let us show you what is on the market!

 

 

 

 

What is New?

Friday, September 19, 2014

I keep thinking that it is “bloggers block” that is preventing us from posting new and beautiful houses on the market, but in fact it is low inventory! In certain price points there is still extremely limited inventory. Yikes!

25 Georgian is back on the market after the new/current owners added central air and stripped the wall paper (although some of it was cool vintage). We really liked this house when it was on two years ago.  And, we still like it mostly because it remains a fabulous opportunity for a house on a nice street waiting for someone to put their own style and renovation in motion. Something of note here is that the upstairs has a nice wide hall way and the bedrooms are large.  It really offers good space both upstairs and down; four bedrooms (or possibly five), four baths and space in the basement!  Hitting the market at $1,395,000 offered through William Raveis. (Also for rent at $5750.).

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25 Georgian Lane. An opportunity waiting for you!

 

32 Miller Road sits at the top of the hill.  Worth noting is the flat and open property giving it the outdoor space everybody loves. The price is smack in the middle of that $1,000,000 – $1,500,000 sweet spot presenting as the sought after expanded cape that is move-in ready. It is waiting for your “chicness” to arrive.  One suggestion… if you are tired of the usual HomeGoods or Ikea solution for decorating, try HomePolish, a fabulous new decorating resource that won’t kill your wallet.  Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, approximately 2700 square feet on about half an acre. Asking $1,399,000 offered through Kelly Associates.

Isn't this charming!  Very good curb appeal at the top of a cul-de-sac.

Isn’t this charming! Very good curb appeal at the top of a cul-de-sac.

It's the back yard every buyer says they want!

It’s the back yard every buyer says they want! It feels very private and has some spots for a beautiful picking or kitchen garden.  Check out Homefront Farmers!

From Yard to Table.  A garden from Homefront Farmers.  How fabulous is that!

From “Yard to Table”. A garden from Homefront Farmers. How fabulous is that! (photo curtesy of Homefront Farmers)

Bog open kitchen.  Sunny and bright year round.

Big open kitchen. Sunny and bright year round.

The family room that eludes most houses in this price range.

The BIG family room that eludes most houses in this price range.

And the extra bonus sun room.  There is so much potential here.

And the extra bonus sun room. There is so much potential here.

 

Additionally, 31 Prospect is a MUST SEE. This is a fabulous “in town” house – something that we don’t have a lot of in Darien. This comfortable and cozy house has four bedrooms, three and a half new baths, along with a kitchen that will fast become the ‘hub’ of your new home. The living room is a fabulous size (and screaming for some gorgeous wall paper) that will surely host many memorable dinner parties. The house shows beautifully and truly feels like a “home”. If you would like to find out more, let us know! These houses on Prospect don’t linger on the market. It’s a Sotheby’s listing asking $1,625,000.

FALL FOR RUSTIC

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

P1100063These onion sconces create the perfect ambiance for an antique barn or stone dwelling. Not into rustic, then plan on a little TLC and shine them up like new.

PRICE: $75

E-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net for assistance

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Make a great first impression with this gorgeous brass knocker. It roars stately elegance.

PRICE: $50

E-mail mymfaulkner@optonline.net for assistance
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