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Property of the Week,A Slice of Heaven in Darien, CT for $26 Million…Give or Take…

Lots of chatter in the Darien, Ct real estate market this week about a spectacular,waterfront property which came on the market. The address is 27 Contentment Island,which is located in the prestigious, Tokeneke area of town. The property is  unique even by Darien standards due to its total privacy,unparalleled water access, and amenities.There are over five acres of grounds most with stunning water views. The main house itself is warm and livable.The spaces are lovely but one never gets the feeling...Continue Reading!

Property of the Week, 8 Flintlock,Norwalk Ct. $469,000.

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 I'd share the information. It is the perfect starter home , great for someone with a couple of children, teenagers, or even visiting family. How can one house be all this. 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...Continue Reading!

Darien Real Estate,Short Sale in Town…

Blessedly, the town of Darien,Ct has been largely spared from the real estate meltdown of the past few years. It is true that real estate values in Darien have declined nearly 30% but compared to other parts of the country, that's actually not so bad. The number of foreclosures and short sales have also been on the low side. Many have come on the market and quietly been turned over to the banks.One such property is  12 Five Mile River Road. If any...Continue Reading!

Looking to Build in Darien CT?

I have a client/builder in town who is looking for anyone interested in building a home here in Darien Ct. The lot he would build on is on a premier street a full 1/2 acre in Darien that has not been fully developed nor built on, in the last 15 years or so. It is walk to town,train and Royle school . This home could be between 2000-3000 sq ft, full finished basement,two car garage and custom designed for a...Continue Reading!

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...Continue Reading!

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 STOP BY...   http://thegoldcoaststandard.com/category/property-of-the-week/  Continue Reading!

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. (more...)Continue Reading!

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...Continue Reading!

What You Get For The Money $700,000 Darien,Ct. Real Estate

Since the real estate market in Darien,Ct started to soften in 2007 we have seen more and more homes on the market in this price range.In Darien,Ct  homes in the $700-$800K will  be small colonials or capes of about 1,400-2,000 sq feet on up to a quarter of an acre. You can expect two-three  bedrooms,perhaps a master and 1.5 or 2 baths. These homes are usually older and can vary in condition.Most are on busy streets but if you can find one  on a...Continue Reading!

Property of the Week, 203 Long Neck Point,Darien CT

If you were paying attention to this weeks Darien Market Report, you would have noticed an unusual entry under the New Listings category. It is 203 Long Neck Point Road and has been listed for $16.75 million.Below is a reprint of the New York Times coverage of the property.A once in a lifetime opportunity and landmark  status makes this my Property of the Week. Contact me for more pictures or information about this property.kmbrewer2@aol.com Room for a Baker’s Dozen Enlarge This...Continue Reading!