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I can’t say enough about the amount and quality of kids activities in town.If you buy a home in Darien your children will never be bored.
In addition to a full program for kids at the fabulous Darien Library,organizations such as the YMCA, YWCA and Darien Parks and Recreation and Darien Arts Center offer a full plate of activities for kids.
This years Spring catalog from Darien Parks and Rec just ca
me out and there is something for every kid in town.Little League,Soccer,Lacrosse Hockey,Sailing Golf,Softball,Tennis,Swimming,Music lessons,Karate and even Fly Fishing for kids.
Some of the more unusual activities include….. Read the rest of this entry »
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Below is a link to a 2010, CNN Money Report showing New Canaan,Darien and Westport as the Top Earnings towns is their Best Places to Live report.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/moneymag/0807/gallery.bplive_topearners.moneymag/2.html
South of Interstate 95,the area known as Tokeneke is an exclusive enclave within the town of Darien.The homes are prized for their privacy and access to the inlets and bays around Long Island Sound.Most of the oldest homes were built as part of the original Tokeneke Park development, which took its name from a Native American sachem who is said to have led a tribe that hunted and fished in the area. An Indian’s silhouette is used to mark the park boundaries.
Prospective Tokeneke Park buyers were invited to stay at Eagle Rock, a colonial-style inn constructed by the development company. The inn, which overlooks picturesque lagoons at the bridge crossing to Contentment Island, has been extensively renovated for use as a private residence. .
More modest Darien properties can be found farther inland, though prices rarely dip much below $1 million.Homes in the Tokeneke area can sell for as much as $7million. Read the rest of this entry »
This article was written several years ago and published in The New York Times Real Estate section . With minor adjustments to number of pupils enrolled in the schools and the median price of a home,this is a very accurate picture of the area. It was also where I lived when I first came to town!
If You’re Thinking of Living In/Noroton and Noroton Heights; A Haven for Both Sailors and Commuters
By LISA PREVOST
Published: December 14, 2003
The Noroton section of Darien is defined by two peninsulas that reach into Long Island Sound. They provide many inlets and coves to create lovely areas for sailors and beachgoers alike.From there Noroton spreads inland across the Boston Post Road,past I95 and into the inland neighborhoods of Noroton Heights.
The shorter of the peninsulas, Noroton Neck, is divided into shore communities like Noroton Bay and Pratt Island, both notable for their multimillion-dollar properties. A new four-bedroom colonial on the Pratt Island waterfront was recently listed at $5.69 million. The peninsula is also home to the world-renowned Noroton Yacht Club, whose former members have included two America’s Cup skippers. The club currently runs the largest junior sailing program in Fairfield County. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ll try to select specific properties each week that for one reason or another strike me as worth noting. This weeks’ pick is located on Sunset Road,in Darien,CT. I’ve chosen it because of its’ location which is on a much sought after street in town. Read the rest of this entry »
The table below is self explanatory……go Blue Wave!
Best High Schools 2009 Search
U.S.News & World Report—in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business that provides parents with education data—analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. These top schools were placed into gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention categories. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week,The Darien Times reported that Darien,Ct High School students scored the highest SAT scores ever in its history. DHS scored 618 in math and 588 in reading. The writing scores were among the highest in the past three years at 597. Darien Public Schools
topped the district in math, tied for third place with the towns of Weston and New Canaan in reading (591) and tied with Wilton for second place in writing.Wesport lead the pack with a score of 605 in writing.
I have had three children complete their education in the Darien school system and can attest to the standards of excellence across the board whether its in academics,or sports.
It’s no secret that an excellent school system is a key indicator for housing values in any market. Those looking to buy real estate and live in Darien can rest easy for yet another year.While the Darien real estate market continues to bounce along the bottom, the schools remain at the top of the charts.
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There are 8 accredited, nursery schools in Darien CT. They are almost all small community or church based organizations who enjoy excellent reputations and longevity in town.
Parents select a school based largely on availability of space, word of mouth, church affiliation or convenience. Each school has its own philosophy but each is excellent in its way. I have had three children go to three separate nursery schools in Darien in town and I was never unhappy.
For those of you from New York City, the cost and availability of the various schools is the complete opposite of what you may have experienced in the city.There is NO CONNECTION between the attendance at any of these pre-schools and your childs acceptance at a local private institution.Anyway, the overwhelming majority of children in Darien attend the public schools which are among the best in the state.( see school reports).
The cost of preschool in Darien is a fraction of what it is in New York City. Typically the cost of a Darien nursery school runs between $3,500-$7,000 per school year depending on the program .(I guess finger paints and construction paper just costs a lot less here).
Below is a list of the schools, their programs, contact information and Read the rest of this entry »
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