Mad Men Style Modern

This is the height of cool. It's 1954 all over again in this vintage Mad Men style modern up on 92 Briscoe Road. The architecture is uplifting, the 6 acres therapeutic. Big windows. Lots of light. Don't you think if you lived here life would be simpler?

Offered by John Engel and Susan Engel for $1.2 million. To arrange a showing call 203-247-4700.

Hot Little House Coming On the Market Tomorrow

On the corner of Old Studio Road and Old Stamford Road, this hot little house has been renovated and is looking sharp. Close to the two train stations and about a block from the schools, the location alone is going to sell this house. Everybody wants to be on Old Studio Road these days in "a neighborhood" with a fenced in backyard. I can't wait for the snow to melt. We will be taking a full set of photos on Wednesday in support of Thurday advertising but because Thursday is supposed to snow we decided to put it on the market Tuesday. Want to sell this one right away. Bring me an offer!

Offered by John and Susan Engel for $1.399 million. To arrange a showing call 203-247-4700

Looking at New Canaan Land Under Fresh Snow

Looking at land in Winter with builder John Kaeser. With a fresh coat of snow and leaves down you can really appreciate fully the contours in the land. In this case we see a panorama taken from the ridge top and we know that the the two houses we have planned for this site will not see each other.  

New Canaan High School Band Winter Instrumental Concert

My daughter Lillian is in there somewhere playing the trumpet. Go Lillie! Tonight's concert features the music of Frank Sinatra and includes the band playing with the orchestra. 

New Canaan Property Values on the Decline?

Nelson Oliveira of The New Canaan News did a story this week on the current revaluation taking place. While he got most of it right and property values are down an average of 2.8%, it is impossible to paint the whole market with one brush. 

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/default/article/New-Canaan-property-values-on-the-decline-5214576.php

Of note, they quoted me saying: 

The value of properties costing between $1 million and $4 million in New Canaan was mostly flat in 2013. As Realtor John Engel, who also serves on the Town Council, put it, "both ends of the seesaw are changing a lot, but the middle is flat."

This does not begin to capture the angst being expressed by those in the community whose property taxes have gone up more than 15% overnight. By my count 2575 homes have gone up an average of 12.4% and those people, typically on the left side of our seesaw, want to know why. 

Who Would Ever Want to Live in a Glass House?

#NewCanaan   Rented. As of today this iconic midcentury modern masterpiece designed by James Evans in 1960 is once again OFF the market. Tune in again this time next year, 2015, if you absolutely have to live in a #glasshouse  and you have $1,700,000 to spend on the privilege. Listed by +John Engel  and Susan Engel at Barbara Cleary's Realty Guild, (203) 966-7772 

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