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Cream of The Crop – SOLD/CLOSED

Crane Road.  Built with thought and craftsmanship.

14 Crane Road was built in 2007.

There are 26 properties priced at or above $3,500,000 in Darien today. Almost a third of the total number of houses on the market. We generally tell people it takes longer to sell houses in the upper echelons of the market, but lately “longer” is a very undetermined amount time which understandably frustrates sellers.  Rising to the top of these “echelons” is 14 Crane which came on the market about one month ago with an asking price of $4,325,000. Defying the sales statistics, it has gone to contract, underlining the indisputable fact that the cream always rises to the top. Offered by Kelly Associates through Rita Marber.

Have you read the Great American House by Gil Shafer?

Have you read The Great American House by Gil Schafer III  yet?  It should be mandatory reading for everyone interested in the American traditional and classic architectural vernacular.

The architect Laurent T. Dupont, a New Canaan based architect, worked closely with the owner to plan a house that will stand the test of time for generations. While he still has an office, and takes on choice projects, I am told Mr. DuPont no longer takes on new projects.

Details...very important.

Details…

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The Kitchen. At the top of our list for one of the best we have seen on the market. Beautiful cabinetry, stone and wood counters and finishes.

A beautiful combination of metal, stone and wood. Nice patina!

A rich combination of metal, stone and wood. Nice patina!

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Elegant and Casual pulled together to make gracious and grand entertaining space.

China cabinets, drawers for silver, serving platters and anything else you use for entertaining.

China cabinets, drawers for silver, serving platters and anything else you use for entertaining.

A light filled space that accommodates as many as you want.

A light filled space that accommodates as many guests as you want.

Beautiful dining room close to the "hub" of the house... the kitchen.

A dining room that feels right is a dining room that will be used. Yes, they do exist!

It's in the details...

It’s in the details…the paint job in this house is fantastic.

The bathrooms are clean and simple with finishes that stand out as the touches that make all the difference.

The bathrooms are clean and simple with finishes from Perrin and Rowe. These are the touches that make all the difference. The Master bath features their Mayfair line.

The exterior details will catch the eye of any buyer who is really looking for something good.

The exterior details will catch the eye of any buyer who is really looking for something good.

An impressive door and knocker.

As impressive as it should be. The exterior hardware by Nobilus,

 

If you are in the market for something that is a strong example of “tradition for the way we live now”**, call us.  We would love to show you what is on the market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

** from the title of “The Great American House – Tradition for the way we live now” by Gil Schafer III. Published by Rizzoli 2012

 

 

 

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

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