They say good things come to those who wait, and this treasure is now here for you in Rowayton! 😍
A stunning, romantic antique Victorian home nestled on enchanting 6 Crockett Street is now available to see after its windows were restored to their original glory! 🪟🔨 Added bonus: It is now sporting its best festive Halloween 🎃 decor.
Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the charming front porch or blue stone patio, surrounded by the fall blooms and the promise of exceptional views for every season! 🌞🍁 Or stroll down a block and relax in the cafe downtown.
✨ What to expect: 🏡 Timeless Victorian charm and history 🪟 Restored original glass windows for authentic charm, light, and energy efficiency 🌳 Lush and colorful garden spaces 🛌 5 bedrooms & 4 and a half baths 🌊 Steps to the harbor & water view glimpses upstairs! 🏞️ Prime downtown Rowayton location
📆 Arrange for a showing this week and a chance to make this dreamy Victorian 💫 your forever home. Your slice of Rowayton heaven is just within reach! 🏡 🤩
They say good things come to those who wait, and this treasure awaits you in Rowayton! 😍
🌸🌼 Picture this: A stunning, romantic antique Victorian home, nestled on the enchanting 6 Crockett Street. Currently, it’s taking a brief hiatus to have its windows restored to their original glory, but trust us when we say, the wait will be worth it! 🪟🔨
🍃🌷 While spring’s vibrant flowers have bid their adieu, the anticipation for their glorious return is palpable. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee on the charming front porch or blue stone patio, surrounded by blossoming blooms and the promise of a new season! 🌞🌱
✨ What to expect: 🏡 Timeless Victorian charm and history 🪟 Restored original glass windows for authentic charm, light, and energy efficiency 🌳 Lush and colorful garden spaces 🏞️ Prime downtown Rowayton location
📆 The unveiling is just around the corner, approximately a week and a half away. Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to fall 🍂 in love! 💖
🏡🤩 Stay tuned for more updates, sneak peeks, and a chance to make this dreamy Victorian your forever home. Your slice of Rowayton heaven is just within reach!
Keep an eye on this space for more exciting news about 6 Crockett Street! 🏡✨
Welcome to a sneak peek behind the scenes of a truly remarkable restoration project in the heart of Downtown Rowayton, Connecticut. At 6 Crockett Street, a majestic antique Victorian home is undergoing a meticulous restoration process, breathing new life into its authentic antique windows and preserving the charm of a bygone era.
Behind the Restoration
Restoring a historic home is no small feat; it’s an art that requires passion, dedication, and the skilled hands of experts. At 6 Crockett Street, the team at R. J. Aley Building Contractors, based in Westport, is weaving their magic to bring this antique gem back to life. One of their best practices is to gently steam the windows to preserve the original glass and remove the old paint instead of chipping and sanding. This prevents lead dust and particles from getting into the air and onto the ground. Their commitment to preserving the home’s historic character while incorporating modern amenities is truly commendable.
The Windows That Tell a Story
One of the most captivating features of this Victorian beauty is its stunning antique windows. Each pane of glass, every piece of intricate woodwork, tells a story of a time when craftsmanship was revered. The restoration process involves a delicate touch, a keen eye for detail, and a deep appreciation for the heritage of this home. Witnessing the transformation of these windows is like stepping back in time.
Why 6 Crockett Street Is Special
A Prime Location: Situated in Downtown Rowayton, 6 Crockett Street offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. You’re just steps away from local shops, cafes, and the scenic waterfront.
Historical Significance: This antique Victorian home is a piece of living history. It’s a testament to the architectural beauty of a bygone era.
Modern Comforts: While preserving its historical charm, the restoration project also ensures that this home is equipped with all the modern amenities you’d expect, making it a comfortable and stylish place to call home.
How to See It for Yourself
If you’re captivated by the idea of owning a piece of history and experiencing the beauty of this antique Victorian home firsthand, we invite you to get in touch. You can DM us here or call us at 203-912-4440 to schedule a showing. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Rowayton’s history.
To Sum it Up
The restoration of 6 Crockett Street in Rowayton, CT, is a testament to the love and dedication that goes into preserving our architectural heritage. We thank R. J. Aley Building Contractors for their exceptional work in bringing this antique Victorian home back to life. Don’t miss the chance to make this historic beauty your own – contact us today to arrange a viewing!
If you’re dreaming of Barbie’s Castle, now’s the time to make the practical, savvy, grown-up choice! 🙂
Step into History and Luxury: Discover 6 Crockett Street, Rowayton’s Charming Victorian Gem! Welcome to this enchanting home on coveted, historic Oysterman’s Row along the harbor. It boasts a walk-to-everything location, charming wrap-around porch, idyllic gardens, new stone walkways, & delicate wrought iron gates. Bright & airy with 9-ft ceilings & tall windows, the gracious foyer leads to a spacious family room & elegant fireplace. Save energy with propane, tankless hot water, spray foam insulation, new Anderson windows upstairs, & maintenance-free Azek on the porch. Gaze at the water from upstairs before exploring the charming maritime community. Walk to the beach, quaint eateries, & Pinkney Park. Explore bustling SONO, or hop on a train to NYC in under an hour. Enjoy covered parking for 2 cars in the garage & carport. Experience the joy of history, luxury, & serenity in this one-of-a-kind home.
Call for more information. Linda Raymond, Realtor® 2 0 3 – 9 1 2 – 4 4 4 0 William Raveis Real Estate 2525 Post Rd – Southport, CT 06890
In the meantime, there’s no harm in channeling your inner Barbie! An enthusiastic group from our Southport office sure did! ….We saw the movie too! 🙂
🏡 💫 Discover your dream home in Rowayton and bring your search to a fabulous finish!
Adorning the peaceful corner of two of the most prominent streets on Historic Oysterman’s Row, is this charming Victorian with its wrap-around porch and idyllic gardens. The romantic grounds showcase alternating blue hydrangeas and yellow roses, flowering pear trees, and dozens of other blooms. Lush colors are framed by new custom stone walkways and delicate wrought iron fencing. This special home embraces history, authenticity, and modern-day assets alike.
Nine-foot ceilings and tall windows on the main level give the space a bright airy ambience. Enter the gracious foyer leading to the spacious family room with elegant fireplace. Enjoy a meal in the formal dining room with access to the side porch. Create any meal in the adjacent kitchen with subzero and stainless appliances, ceiling-height cabinetry, peninsula with seating, mudroom access, and sliders to the picturesque bluestone patio. Your charming living room and first floor bedroom or study complete the first floor.
Five bedrooms and five baths accommodate all your needs. The first-floor bedroom or study features its own entrance and en-suite half bath. Three bedrooms reside on the second floor including the over-sized primary suite with custom walk-in closet and renovated spa bath with radiant heated floor and steam shower. The third floor features an in-law suite including bedroom area, kitchenette, sitting area, full bath, vaulted ceiling, and skylights.
Energy-efficiency is also a priority here, with propane fuel, tankless hot water, spray foam insulation, new Anderson windows on the upper floors, and new maintenance-free Azek on the wrap around porch.
Sneak a peek at the water from the upper floors before heading out to one of the most sought-after charming maritime communities in Fairfield County, just steps from your door. Stroll to the beach, Rowayton Seafood, Pinkney Park, take a short ride to bustling and chic SoNo, or hop on the train to NYC, in under an hour. Enjoy your covered parking for two cars in the garage and carport. Come home to your cherished, one of a kind, 6 Crockett Street.
New home for sale with a pool in the Fairfield, Connecticut Beach Area: 21 Rhoda Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06824!Click the image below for a quick video preview!
UPDATE: HOME SOLD OVER ASK FOR $2,225,000. CONGRATULATIONS TO MY SELLERS!! 🎉🎉
Get ready for pure joy! Move into this fabulous beach-and-town home and let the pool party begin!
Set on one of the most coveted streets a few blocks from the beach, within walking distance of the downtown train, and about an hour from NYC, you will relish your new home. Vibrant new landscaping with roses and custom greenery welcomes you. Take in a view of your treasured neighborhood from the spacious covered front porch before heading inside. The elegant foyer draws you into the open flow and stunning spaces.
Create a meal or snack in your white kitchen with a marble island and high-end stainless appliances. Enjoy it in your chic dining room or out on the deck overlooking the pool. After a day at the beach or in your heated pool, you can cozy up to the gas fireplace in the family room. Work hard in the study then unwind in the great room or poolside, on the patio.
Five bedrooms can accommodate everyone comfortably. The sumptuous primary suite includes a spacious spa bath and walk-in closet. Three more bedrooms, two guest baths, and a laundry room complete the second floor. The newly finished third level offers all the options you need. A fifth bedroom, extra family room, gym, office, and studio are a few ideas.
Check all your boxes here with the perfect location, space, and pool for the summer. Did I mention the home is FEMA-compliant with transferrable flood insurance for just ~$350/year?
The home that brings it all is Rhoda Avenue. Welcome to pure joy!
Each week there are specific days for each town when Realtors® can tour new listings on the market. Doing this enables us to help you best value your house when you’re ready to sell as well as guide your offer when you purchase.
I wanted to share three featured tours with you, because they are so special and completely different from one another! One is the bright condominium complex that is being constructed in the beach and downtown area. Another is a romantic antique in Greenfield Hill with property that dreams are made of, and the third is a grand and spectacularly renovated home near the Brooklawn Country Club!
Here’s a behind the scenes peek at The Reef at Fairfield Beach. The complex is within walking distance to the train, town, and beach and is comprised of nine townhouse-style units, each with elevator or elevator potential. One unit is under contract at the time of this post. (Click image for tour and tab through the clips.)
The next tour takes you back in time to an antique home in Greenfield Hill with this description in the listing introduction, “ENCHANTED GARDENS – With a magical setting created by renowned botanist and floral designer, Peter Stephens, this beautiful and enchanting 2.9 acre property is enveloped in secluded, private terraces, bubbling fountains, remarkable flower and vegetable gardens, whimsical secret vignettes and meandering pathways, garden sheds, barns (flowers, recreation, storage, poultry, ponies), twin paddocks, and meadows and river beyond.” Relax and enjoy the short video montage!
Last, but not least is a vintage home owned and decorated by an artist in the Brooklawn area of Fairfield. Brooklawn Park is a 69-lot subdivision that gets its name from the private sprawling Brooklawn Country Club founded in 1895. It was a prestigious development built in the early 1900s to serve the elite industrial businessmen at the time. The homes are palatial in size and each has its unique character.
If you would like more information or a tour of these properties, reach out to me using the form below!
What keeps you up at night? 🛌 🥱 🏡 If it’s the house that you’re in, what about getting a new one? I know the current market presents its challenges, but doesn’t every market? 🧐 Yet, people make their moves during all times of year and in all markets.
In fact YTD as of today, April 16, 2023, a total of 215 home buyers and sellers made successful moves ➡️ in Fairfield and Westport. There are 167 additional happy people celebrating accepted offers. And there are 181 active and Coming Soon listings on the market ready for their next occupants. 🥳
Bridging the gap is not always easy, but it absolutely can be done. If you think a local move is hard, consider my client who was able to sell her home in California and buy her new home here in Southport. The timing is right on target for an end-of-April closing! You’ve heard the saying, ‘when there’s a will there’s a way’, right?
If your home is keeping you up at night, why not give me a call to see if we can move you and your bed to a better place! 📲203-912-4440.
During a recent meeting of the Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors, a panel of town officials from several departments presented updates and information for discussion among the group. I was struck by the new Conservation Director’s announcement that the volume of inland wetland violations has skyrocketed recently with all the new homeowners moving into town and being unaware about the presence and importance of wetlands. He asked if we could help him get the word out to people.
So (on an unseasonably hot day in November!) I met with Fairfield’s new Conservation Director, Tim Bishop over coffee to talk about how I can help homeowners in town learn how to protect our precious wetlands. Tim is an expert environmentalist with almost two decades of experience. He is an excellent resource for our town and truly wants to collaborate with homeowners to help them get their home improvements done while protecting our fragile natural resource, the inland wetland areas.
When meeting with Tim, I learned that most people are not aware of the importance of protecting wetlands. I learned that protecting our inland wetlands is critical to controlling flooding and stormwater run-off, maintaining our water quality, and preserving natural ecosystems that need still (vs. flowing) water to breed and live. Healthy wetland areas hold onto water which allows a natural cleaning process to occur and provides the environment necessary for wildlife survival, while controlling flooding.
People don’t realize that their actions could be permanently destroying this critical natural resource, and they don’t realize that what they do in their yard impacts other people. So I assembled the information below to address the key issues and also put it in a handout for people to use and share.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PROPERTY IS REGULATED?
Call the Conservation Department. Ask your REALTOR® to check your deed.
Your property may have a water course, wetland soils, a buffer zone from adjacent wetlands, or a conservation easement to preserve another fragile natural resource.
Your property may have wetlands and be regulated even if it appears to be dry. Regulated activities include any “digging” (even 1 inch down) and “dumping” (depositing any material in wetland areas)
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF ACTIVITY ON MY PROPERTY IS REGULATED?
Call the Conservation Department to learn what impact your future plan would have on the environment and how it can be done safely. They will tell you if your project needs a “staff level permit”, a “commission level permit”, or no permit at all.
Be sure to come in for a Concept Review before submitting a permit application online! After your Concept Review, you can submit your online permit application.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?! Water Quality: Healthy wetlands hold onto water & enable a natural cleansing process for clean water. Flood Control: Healthy wetlands control flooding & prevent storm run-off.
Ecosystems: Healthy wetlands hold onto water that is critical to wildlife’s ability to breed & survive. Prevent Permanent Loss: Once a natural wetland area is damaged or destroyed, it can never be restored to its original natural integrity. Prevent Violations: Conservation violations are costly to the department, to you, and to the environment.
Resource to Help You: The Conservation Department is led by expert director, Tim Bishop who is here to help you plan your project and protect our inland wetlands.
Just Give Them a Call!
CALL BEFORE YOU START. Learn whether your property is regulated, what you can do, and where you can do it.
Tim Bishop, NEW Conservation Director 203-256-3071
FAQS:
Q. I’ve heard horror stories about getting Conservation involved in any projects. Why should I jump through hoops and pay the town extra money?!
A. Good news! There is a NEW director of conservation and new staff, all of whom are experts at protecting the inland wetland environments. They want to collaborate with Fairfield residents to ensure we can all enjoy the benefits of preserving healthy wetlands. They are very reasonable and are streamlining pricing, guidelines, and the way they work with homeowners. They truly want to connect with you to help you get your project done in a way that is safe for the environment and protects it for generations to come.
Q. Why would activity on my property be regulated by the Conservation department?
A. There are three possible conditions: 1) There are watercourses or wetland soils on your property. 2) There are wetlands or wetland soils on a nearby property with a protective buffer zone extending onto your property. 3) There is a conservation easement on your property deed (I.e. to protect a meadow). If any of these conditions exist, activity on your property is regulated by Conservation. This does not mean you will always need a permit or that you can’t implement your plans. It means that the experts in the department need to work with you on a plan that is safe for the environment.
Q. Why does conservation regulate my land?
A. The department only regulates activity that has an impact on the environment in regulated areas. It does not regulate your land. What you do in your yard impacts other people and the environment.
Q. What activities are regulated?
A. Any activity that involves digging (even an inch down) and dumping (depositing material in a wetland area) that disturbs wetlands. Some examples are: Installing pools, fences, patios, generators, sprinklers, koi ponds, dumping branches, brush, animal waste, etc.
Q. Can I plant stuff?
A. Check with conservation first if you have a regulated property to learn which species are native vs invasive. A permit will be needed for anything requiring trucks or heavy equipment, but manually planting native species might not even need a
Q. How long will it take to get a permit?
A. There are two types of permits, the CWC (Certificate of Wetland Conformance), and IWP (Inland Wetland Permit). CWC is a “staff level” permit which takes 1 to 1.5 months. It includes a 15-day waiting period for the public to weigh in on the applicant’s posting in the newspaper regarding their proposed activity. The template for the post is provided by conservation.
IWP is a ”commission level” permit which takes 3 to 4 months. The inland wetland commission is a self-managed group that adheres to regulations from the state. They meet monthly. Some projects may need discussion in more than one meeting.
Q. How much will it cost me to get conservation involved?
A. The new director, Tim Bishop is in the process of revamping the fees to make them much more cost effective. There will be a simple menu of activities, each with a very reasonable associated fee.
Q. How can I stay informed about inland wetland information?
A. Tim posts new information each month on the department homepage at Fairfieldct.org/conservation. But you can always call and ask your questions directly. Tim says, “Just give us a call!” Of course you can also stop in during office hours and visit the wetlands map.
If you are thinking of buying and/or selling a property and have questions, you can reach out to me below.
We all showed up in the neighborhood at different times. We each arrived during the appropriate chapter for our individual story lines. As usual, we each had our own priorities, pursuits, and interests.
Our dear neighbor, Linda, (pictured above center with the orange lei), has lived on our street since 1995. She has seen many neighbors come and go.
If there ever was a perfect neighborhood role model, Linda would be it!
She knew everyone, and we all knew her. Not only did she know everyone, she pretty much knew the back story of each neighbor’s entire family tree including their pets!
Whenever she saw you, she would ask how you were doing, how your children were doing, your mother, brother, your pets. She genuinely cared and wanted to know. In the winter time, she would march right to your door with a shovel and begin a conversation while clearing your front porch of snow. If anyone needed the name of a contractor or a cup of sugar, Linda was our go-to.
And as a bonus to her model behavior, Linda was not shy about going the distance during our summer block parties with spirited festivities that lasted well into the night. 🙂
But when Linda decided to move away to be closer to her family and friends, it became very clear how meaningful she had been to the fabric of our neighborhood.
I went door to door to invite each neighbor to a surprise party for Linda. Everyone had the same reaction. They expressed loss at the thought of her leaving, well wishes for her next chapter, and a sincere desire to send her off with good spirit and a proper celebration. So we had a lovely gathering for Linda, which helped to bring us all a little closer together too.
It truly made me feel the impact of having a great neighborhood.
When you feel connected to those around you, it gives a sense of comfort, support, positive energy, and a feeling of belonging. In fact, this is why National Neighborhood Day was created! The mission is to inspire the fostering of neighborhood relationships that in turn build stronger and more caring and effective communities. The dedicated website says, “Communities work better ( students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis, as National Neighborhood Day suggests, is a surprisingly effective first step toward a better America.”
Loving your neighbors sure makes a lot of sense, right?!
I hope this post inspires you to be a good neighbor and love your neighbors, even if they don’t live right on your street. This will make you feel more at home and do your part to help build a culture of kindness and acceptance that will enhance our communities in the future for generations to come! In fact, you can start here and now by taking the Good Neighbor Pledge!
If you are ready to join a new neighborhood, send a note below so that we can discuss your plans!
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