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Darien Property of the Week,17 Ridgeview,$725,000

OK Im shameless and I admit it. I am indeed promoting my own listing.This one is a really cute 3 bedroom home on a really lovely street here in Darien called Ridgeview.Ridgeview is off of Camp Ave not far from the Stamford border and the neighborhood of Springdale. The street is a dead end and full of farmhouses and cottages. Most of the lots and 17 Ridgeview is no exception, are sited on less than .25 acres.The street is full of well cared for homes with beautiful gardens out front which lines Ridgeview with flowers.

17 Ridgeview is around 1500 sq ft,has three good sized bedrooms and updated kitchen and baths.The condition is pristine.You cant find anything in this price range in Darien that is so private and well located. A great buy at $725K. Click here for more pictures.

This home is minutes to the Talmadge Hill Metro North train station,shopping and schools.

8 Flintlock Rd,Norwalk Ct Open House

 

ILL BE HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE AT THIS GREAT STARTER HOME IN NORWALK ,CT THIS SUNDAY

JUNE 27,2010  1-3pm

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Property of the Week, 8 Flintlock,Norwalk Ct.

ATTENTION FIRST TIME  CT HOME BUYERS!  As a favor to a good friend,I conducted a public open house at this great house in Norwalk,CT and thought Id share it with you. It is the perfect starter home , great for someone with a couple of children,teenagers, or even visiting family. How can this be you ask? First of all ,the house is located on a cul de sac in Norwalk,making it perfect for those with young children.There are three bedrooms on the main level as well as 1 and one half baths on this floor.The street is full of kids and block parties.

The baths as well as the kitchen have been completely and tastefully remodeled,Stainless appliances,granite counter tops,tumbled marble back splash,new bath fixtures etc. There is a full living room,dining room and separate step down  family room.On this level of the house, one child, two children,no problem.

But what if you have older kids or teens? No worries. 8 Flintlock has it all. A FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT complete with seating area, two bedrooms and a FULL BATHROOM.Again- all in immaculate condition.

There is a deck, and a lovely backyard with babbling brook.Don’t take my word for it.Take a look at the photos.Or call me for a video of the property.Let me know whats important to you about this home,Ill capture it on video and send it off to you. Reach me at 203-554-0951.

 8 Flintlock is off of West Norwalk Road minutes to the Post Rd,Darien and New Canaan shopping districts.The nearest Metro North station would be Darien which is about 2 miles south of this home.

Great New, Stamford, Ct. Rentals …The Lofts at Harbor Point

I wish I had a dollar for every phone call we’ve received at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for reasonable rental apartments.Typically,people are looking for apartments near to the train in the $2000-$4000/month range. Young professionals who are not ready to buy, but work in the Stamford area are particularly interested in these properties.Its not an easy find,until now. Read the rest of this entry »

Wholy Cow! Darien Whole Foods Is Here….

I’ve only been to a  Whole Foods market once before.There is one in Greenwich,Ct and the experience was less than enjoyable. The parking lot was impossible to navigate, the aisles were narrow and crowded and  the prices too high.

Well, that was then and this is now.I can honestly say I have never seen a supermarket like thisnew Whole Foods that opened in Darien last week. It  doesn’t do it justice to describe it as a supermarket or just to tell you that they carry every type of fruit and vegetable you’ve ever seen. Read the rest of this entry »

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Darien Board of Realtors Launches New Website

 

 

The Darien Board of Realtors has produced one of the nicest websites I’ve seen. It has great photos of our town and lots of very useful information about schools,churches,transportation and amenities. Check it out.   http://darienboard.com/welcometodarien/

 

 

Property of the Week, 24 Colony Road,Darien Real Estate

From time to time there are homes for sale in the Darien CT real estate market that simply confound the Darien Realtors .The other day I walked through such a  home which, for some reason, simply has not sold despite it being a great deal.

The house is located at 24 Colony Road in Darien which is a premier street and beautiful neighborhood.Kids are everywhere,the neighbors all know each other and its probably a mile to the Noroton Heights train station as well as shopping.One of the towns great recreational resources,Woodland Park is practically in the backyard! Typically, when homes come on the market on Colony Road,multiple offers are not far behind.

24 Colony is a classic colonial,and has over 2600 sq ft of beautiful space.There is a charming built- in corner cabinet in the dining room and has it has other vintage details as well.Sited on .25 acres with 4 bedrooms and three and one half baths it is a great family house.

The home is in great condition although it’s true  that it could use some updating.The kitchen and baths need some improvements, but not major overhauls, and there is already a large,private master suite at one end of the house that could use some new decorating.But the floors have all been refinished and the property is in lovely condition.The yard may be a bit shallow for some but its fine for barbecues, a swing set and the kids to play. This neighborhood can easily withstand ANY improvements made to the house.Homes on Colony Rd have traditionally been in great demand and have sold upwards of $2million.

Why this house remains on the market is a mystery.That said,today’s,buyer does seem to favor homes that are completely redone.However, at this price, on Colony Road in Darien($1.350,000)  this residence provides a good, old fashioned opportunity for customization and appreciation.

24 Colony Road is an UNCLAIMED JEWEL on the market in Darien.

Click on the link, 24 Colony Road to view pictures and a full listing.

If you wish to see this home or ask  more questions about it,contact me at kmbrewer2@aol.com or call at 203-554-0951.

If you can’t make it to town and have further interest Ill shoot a brief video of the property and email it to you.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Darien Real Estate

For those of you who have been in a cave for the past week or so, the mother of all wind storms blew through here last weekend wrecking unbelievable damage. Hundreds of trees fell into roadways, on homes, on cars and some people.Power has been out since last Saturday, and thousands have taken refuge in shelters or local hotels.

Personally,I had a flood in my basement but was lucky  to get a room at a hotel in Norwalk,CT.Power was restored to my home yesterday and I have never been so happy to do laundry in my life! I just kept walking around turning lights on and off  like they were some new fangled invention. I hugged the Connecticut power guys when I saw them and seriously thought about adopting them. They declined the offer.

So what has this got to do with Darien,CT real estate. Well, more than you’d think.During all of this, and despite their own personal hardships,so many of my neighbors and friends came to our rescue. They turned up with water pumps,food, offers of sleeping quarters and produced generators out of thin air!

If you move to Darien, I hope you too experience the sense of community and caring that I did. In the end, its all about the people and these are among the best.

Darien, Ct. Playgrounds,”Gee Mom, All We Had Was a Bunch of Dumb Swings”

My friend Nicole Lyons at http://www.allaboutdarien.com has undertaken an ambitious project  and documented, via video, all the playgrounds in the town of Darien.Dont miss the new state of the art facility at Weed Beach Park.

If you have children and are thinking of buying a home in Darien,CT, you’d be well advised to take a look. You won’t be disappointed.Neither will the kids!

http://allaboutdarien.com/2010/03/darien-ct-playgrounds-a-video-tour/

Tags: beaches Darien, CT, Darien children, Darien Home, Darien playgrounds

Darien Homes for Sale,Market Report, March 3,2010

Here is this weeks market report for Homes for sale in Darien Ct. As always there are new lsitings,deposits taken,price reductions and closed sales.

In the entry level there is only one new addition,Ridgeview Road. This is a cute dead end street in the Camp Ave vicinity. Modest homes but a good family neighborhood characterizes this street.Not as convenient as some other locations (it is closer to the Talmadge Hill train station that Noroton Heights)  but it is priced well and has a brand new kitchen . Read the rest of this entry »

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