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Christmas Book List for 2014

Sunday, December 7, 2014

The book lists are out for Christmas and it is so fun to see what editors, reviewers and critics are recommending as “good reads” for under the tree. Naturally, we have our suggestions as well.  So, if you are considering a move, a renovation or starting from the ground up with a new build next year, here are some books that we think will inspire you to get started on your projects in the coming year!

Peter Pennoyer

An historicist at heart, Peter Pennoyer takes classic architecture to the right heights.

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One of our favorites. A must have in any library for those interested in Architecture and design.

Another point of view on traditional architecture.  Ferguson & Shamamian are the team responsible for the recent listing on Shagbark that we LOVED.

Another point of view on the traditional vernacular. Ferguson & Shamamian is the team responsible for the renovation at 15 Shagbark. One of our favorite listings of 2014.

Still loving this old classic. If you dont own it already, you should.  I suppose the best affair you will ever have is with your house!

Timeless design. If you don’t own it already, you should. I suppose the best affair you will ever have is with your house!

This will make you whistle a merry merry!

Tom Scheerer will make you whistle a merry merry!

For the one who likes clean lines and

For the one who likes clean lines, Victoria Hagan has an exceptional eye.

Wildly Chic. A Must Have.

Wildly Chic. Miles’ book is A Must Have.

For all you TB fans, this book will blind you with her style and color schemes!

For all you TB fans, this book will blind you with her style and color schemes!

Let your hair down and do what you like!  Susannah's book is a glorious collection of rooms and ideas that will inspire you to do just that!

Let your hair down and do what you like! Susanna’s book is a glorious collection of rooms and ideas that will inspire you to do just that!

Whimsey and style at its best.  A wonderful book to get see how to jump into bold interior design.  LOVE!

Whimsey and style at its best. LOVE Katie Ridder!

Splendid new book by Markham Roberts.

Splendid new book by Markham Roberts.

A beautiful book that you will get lost in.  Sold addition for anyone who loves to garden.

Jane Garmey has put together a beautiful book that will transport you to some of Connecticut’s most lovely Eden’s. For anyone who loves to garden, this is a solid addition to your library.

A good gardening library starts with the basics.  I think this qualifies...

A good gardening library starts with the basics. I think Vita qualifies…

Why not do the complete series.

Why not do the complete series.

A stunning garden book that really does deserve the coffee table spot.  It will give you incredible ideas for your own garden.

A stunning garden book that really does deserve the coffee table spot. It will give you incredible ideas for your own garden.

Jack Staub also has this wonderful collection of books to read for your kitchen garden.

Jack Staub also has this wonderful collection to read for your kitchen garden. In addition to Exciting Vegetables, there is Remarkable Fruits and Exceptional Herbs. These are beautifully done books and make fabulous Hostess presents.

 

All these books can be bought or ordered at Barrett Books. They have other very good suggestions at their Noroton Heights location.  Call to order, or drop in and enjoy the experience of a great book store.

 

15 Shagbark Road, Part I – Standing Alone – CONTRACT SIGNED

Wednesday, January 22, 2014
15 Shagbark is set back at the end of the road.  Very Private and unpretentious.

15 Shagbark Road is set back at the end of the road. Very private and unpretentious.

15 Shagbark Road came on this week.  It stands alone in its category… the category of “there is nothing else like it on the market”.  Go ahead! Look at some of the other houses with big price tags!  This one takes first place. 15 Shagbark is beautiful.  Simply beautiful.  There is nothing sassy, there is nothing charming, NOTHING TRENDY, and there is nothing to be done.  For the buyer who needs no explanation, who wants and really understands quality and bespoke detail, we’ve got something for you!  Four – six bedrooms, on about four acres. We are not blinking at the asking price of $4,895,000.  Offered through Kelly Associates by Doug Milne.

Gorgeous place to sit and enjoy the evening.  Note the stunning lantern.

Gorgeous place to sit and enjoy the evening. Note the stunning lantern.

If you are going to do it right, you bring in the Big Guns.  The firm Ferguson & Shamamian gave new life to this lovely 1930’s brick Georgian in mid-country Darien by creating an addition and renovating the house to be what it is today. They have produced something that is worth the price of admission! If  you have thought about moving, but only if something extraordinary comes on the market, now is the time to make your move.  Call us if you would like to see the house.  We would love to show you.

Looking back at the house.  The grounds on the property offer a pool site.

The house from behind.  The grounds on the property offer a pool site. Love the minimal foundation plantings! Peter Cummings, Landscape Architect.

The original house has high  ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and wonderful scale. Decorated in a traditional yet timeless way, you feel swept in and right at home here in this house.

The original house has high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and wonderful scale. Decorated in a traditional yet timeless way, you feel swept in and right at home in this house. Beautiful fabrics and tones throughout the house.  Nothing trendy, nothing hinting at “over done”.

The piano in the corner gives you a sense of how large the room really is.

The piano in the corner gives you a sense of the scale.

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Look at the curve in this window…..stunning.

This is where Ferguson & Shamamian come in.  The start of the addition is here, in the simply appointed office off the kitchen.

This is where Ferguson & Shamamian comes in. The start of the addition is here, in the simply appointed office off the kitchen.

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The level of detail in the craftsmanship to the door knobs is notable.

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And here as well.

I am not going to call this a "family room" because that would be a silly description.

I am not going to call this a “family room” because that would be a silly description, although it is certainly where any family would gather. It’s the sitting room off the kitchen.  There is no better example of such a room that is sophisticated and functional.  And it is entirely kid friendly.  No reason not to let them play in here while something is “cooking in the kitchen”.

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This is the most wonderful bay window ever! Just need a good Pinot Noir and “Me Before You” to finish it off.

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Did we mention how we love the doors?

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How fabulous!!These are the doors from the office to the family room.

Very comfortable and manageable.

Very comfortable and manageable.

Proof you dont need an oversized over done kitchen.  Perfection is here!

Proof you don’t need an oversized over done kitchen. Perfection is here!

This home has more details than we can mention but here are a few:

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So many custom touches. This fixture on the book cases is one of them.

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As we mentioned earlier, it is all in the details.

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Another example of a detail in the Butler’s Pantry.

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The china closet off of the Butler’s Pantry.

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Real in Darien loves lighting fixtures and this home reaches far beyond our expectations.

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And this wallpaper is always a winner on a ceiling.

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You may enjoy laundry in here.

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The hallway from the mudroom to the back kitchen hall.

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This back staircase. From the fixture, to the paneling, this room stands on its own.

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Doors, doors, doors….

 

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The powder room off of the kitchen.

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This is the 2nd of 3 staircases…off the kitchen.

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The Master.  It takes up the entire corner of the upstairs left of the house.  Dressing rooms for each and a master bath that will keep anyone cool!

The master. Elegant, sophisticated, timeless.  There are many words that come to mind as you walk through the master wing that, of course, includes dressing rooms for each.

Beautiful, cool colors will sooth you at the end of the day.

Beautiful, cool colors. Note how the marble moulds the windows and doors.

And yes, there will be parties.  There is certain to be a unparalleled wine collection here.

And yes, there will be parties. There is certain to be a unparalleled wine collection here.

Floor plans are essential to understand.  They must work before the house will work for you.

Floor plans are essential to understand. The flow must work before the house will work for you.

The second floor.

The second floor. The unfinished rooms are all ready to go.

The basement.

The basement.

As perfectly planned out and bespoke this home is, it also feels like a warm and welcoming home.  This is  a place where you can throw the most fabulous parties in town or have the pre school class over for a playdate.

So, the Spring market has started.  We are gearing up for all the new listings to come on so we can Sell Sell Sell!  2014 promises to be an interesting year for us and we look forward to showing you some beautiful real estate.  Call us if you have any questions regarding properties you are curious about.

 

 

 

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