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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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Fireworks 2010,Darien and New Canaan

For years every July 4th, the Town of Darien had one of the best fireworks shows around.They were held on the grounds of the Darien High School and hundreds of families attended the free event. Then budgetary concerns and a new high school building prevented the festivities from continuing.

The next best thing in these parts is to attend the event of our sister town,New Canaan.For Darienites,its a 3-5 mile drive to Waveny Park for one of the best shows in the area. This years event marks the 30th anniversary of the show and will be held on Sunday,July 4th.

But you have to do some planning to get in.Each car requires an entry pass and they must be purchased in advance. The cost to residents is $30/car and non residents is $60/car. Passes can be purchased at the Recreation Dept at Waveny House through July 2 and at the New Canaan Town Hall from 10-2 on July 3.

For more info call 203-594-3610. Rain date is July 5,2010.

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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.

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Darien Real Estate Market Report,Week of June 16

This weeks new listings,deposits and closings.Things seem to be quieting down a little, pre summer, but great homes large and small continue to be listed and sold and several at full price!Take a look.

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“You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up”….Naked Jesus in Darien News

I won’t pretend to know what to say about the item that appeared on the front page of the Darien Times this week. Jesus at McDonalds?…..you want fries with that?

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/darientimes/news/local/61026-naked-man-claiming-to-be-jesus-causes-multi-car-accident.html

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2010 Farmers’ Market Begins In Darien

 

 

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DARIEN DOINS’- William Pitt Sotheby’s Sponsors Antiques Event Preview

The Darien Historical Society will host the Third Annual Antiques and Garden Elements Show in town this weekend. The show will be held, this Sunday,June 13 at Tilley Pond Park in downtown Darien,CT.The event will feature more than 40 antiques and garden elements dealers from around the Northeast. The sale is being managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda of Providence Rhode Island and will be held,rain or shine in the park.

 General admission is $10 and seniors are $8. A preview party will be held on Friday evening to kick off the event.Sponsors include William Pitt Sothebys,Baywater Properties and the Darien Rowayton Bank among others.The proceeds of the show will benefit the Historical Society in order to preserve materials of local and historical value.If you need more information, call 203-655-9233.

Tilley Pond Park is located on West Ave off the Post Road in Darien,Ct. Take I-95 and  follow the signs off of Exit11 to downtown Darien.

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Darien Public Schools,The Numbers Dont Lie….

One of the first things people ask me about when searching for real estate in Darien is the schools. How are they? How big are the classes? Are all the Darien Elementary schools equal? etc.

Well,I am a mother of three children all of whom have gone through the Darien Public School system.In fact, my youngest, Andy graduates from the High School next week.

All of my children were very different students with different interests ranging from basketball and rugby to musical theatre and a capella singing.In addition to excellent academics,they all had great after school and social experiences.

This week the Darien Times published the results of a report given to The Darien Board of Education.It showed that 85% of Darien High Schools graduating class will be attending a four year college. Just over 5% will be attending a 2 year school and three students will be attending a college prep school.The remainder of students will take a job after graduating and the remainder of 13 students are undecided.

Within,the group attending four year colleges,72 will attend “the most competitive”, 80 will attend highly competitive schools and 39 will attend very competitive institutions.The ratings are based on Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges.

You can find more specific school information at http:www.schooldigger.com.

For those of you with little ones,I have written a comprehensive article on Nursery schools in town.Click here to read it.

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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 »

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Meet George Jetson….Wilton CT Real Estate

Every once in a while a home comes on the market that is simply unlike anything else you have ever seen… except maybe on The Jetsons…. This one is in Wilton,CT.Check out the video and enjoy….http://shine.yahoo.com/event/haven/extreme-homes-the-rotating-house-1610187/

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