For Sale in West Norwalk: Sprawling Center Hall Colonial Situated on Quiet Cul-De-Sac

The most perfect setting and location to come upon in West Norwalk. You must see this sprawling center hall Colonial situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on the New Canaan border. This property is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from 3 different train stations making the commute to NYC a dream. Entertain friends while you're cooking in this sumptuous kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances or sit by the fire in the living room after a long day at work. Serenity is the mood of the enclosed porch overlooking the picturebook setting of lawn and grounds. Don't miss the amazing playroom, even a stage for those "actors" in the family or add a movie screen and you can have movie nights. Fin basement with full bath for the guest or au-pair? Wired for generator.

Listed by John Engel and Susan Engel for $775,000

For more information and photos of this property visit http://www.7LeslieLane.com 

Timeless Colonial on Private Cul-De-Sac For Sale in New Canaan

Timeless colonial on private cul-de-sac. Outside, enjoy private landscaped meadowlands. Inside epitomizes artful, casual elegance found in the cherry library with built-ins and coffered ceiling, the gourmet kitchen and the breakfast room opening to a raised terrace. Ceilings are 9' & 10' with significant crown moldings. Master Bedroom has fireplace, sitting room and bath with whirlpool and steam shower. Finished lower level has fireplace and full bath; 3rd level has half bath. Versatile floor plan.

Listed by John Engel and Susan Engel of Barbara Cleary's Realty Guild for $2.55 million

For more information on and photos of this property go to http://www.277oldstamfordrd.com

Magnificent Modern Hilltop Estate For Sale in New Canaan

Exceptional, dramatic Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired modern home, set atop a hill and offering spectacular panoramas. The open and expansive living area has 7,500 sq. ft. on 4 stories, offering exceptional indoor/outdoor spaces. The dining room has a wall of windows on three sides with views toward majestic hardwood forest. The living room has a cathedral ceiling with a wall of windows and massive stone fireplace. Exterior doors from almost every room, at every level, provide access to beautiful terraces and private gardens.

Listed by John and Susan Engel of Barbara Cleary's Realty Guild for $3,000,000.

For more information and additional photos, go to http://www.269danshighway.com 

Lacrosse: Practicing the Face Off

9 year olds learn lacrosse.  It's 47 degrees today.

For Sale: Midcentury Modern on 92 Briscoe Road in New Canaan

Known as the Daines House when it was designed and built by Victor Christ-Janer in 1953 this mid-century modern sits on 6 beautiful rolling wooded acres.  Featuring 5 bedrooms, a pool and barn,  fenced horse paddock and a view down to the road from high ground, this package is unmatched for privacy and style. 

 

Framed: 15 Richmond Hill in Downtown New Canaan

I'm building a new house in downtown New Canaan. It's an energy-efficient 5 bedroom Colonial of 3700 ft on a small lot downtown. With blown-in insulation and geothermal heating/air conditioning it will cost under $400/mo to operate. It will take 7 months to build and will be complete before Labor Day 2013. Check back periodically for more pictures or see the builders site at http://www.kaeserhomes.com

 

For Sale: 618 Weed Street, new Construction on One Acre Close to Town in New Canaan

A rare combination of privacy and acreage that is close to town and 5 minutes from the Merritt Parkway; this new 5 bedroom colonial is on one acre at the top of Richmond Hill.  The fairly flat and slightly rolling backyard faces south and west. The land will support a poolsite and there are no wetlands. Special features include ICYNENE insulation and geothermal heating and cooling which cuts fuel costs in half. The gourmet kitchen features professional appliances by Wolf and Subzero, a 4'x 8' granite island, custom built-ins in library, family room,  and mud room.

618 Weed Street in the snow. The kitchen is going in this month and the house is expected to be complete with a Certificate of Occupancy on April 15, 2013. We are hosting Public Open Houses every Sunday between 2-4pm.



This is the entrance to 618 Weed Street. It will be widened to two lanes and end in a planted cul de sac with two private driveways at the end. Below is an artists rendering of what it will look like when completed.

Here are the floor plans and the plot plan for 618 Weed Street: