Luxury Condo for Sale in Westport CT: 54 Terra Nova Circle

OPEN HOUSES: March 1 & 2, Saturday 12-2 PM & Sunday, 1-3 PM
By Appointment Only. Call Listing Agent for confirmation and gate code, 203-912-4440.

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Fantastic private end unit near the pool and extra guest parking!

Featuring a 1st-floor primary suite, gleaming hardwood floors, and a walk-out lower level with in-law potential!

Welcome to the sophisticated living of Terra Nova at Westport. Enter via the tree-lined boulevard with natural stone walls, lush landscaping, and an elegant iron gate. Enjoy privacy and scenic wooded views from your deck and backyard patio.

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The open floor plan features a grand entry with soaring ceiling that opens to the living room with a fireplace and sliders to the private deck. The eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and an island is open to the dining room. The coveted main-level primary suite features a spa bath and two walk-in closets. Two bedrooms, a full bath, and a huge hall closet reside upstairs. Possibilities are endless in the expansive finished lower level with a second fireplace, renovated full bath, sliders to the patio, and ample storage. Set up your home gym, studio, office, extra bedroom, media room, or maybe all of the above!

This coveted home enjoys a private park-like setting with the convenience of key amenities just minutes away. Head downtown, to the train, Westport Country Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion, or Compo Beach on a whim. Spacious, luxury accommodations are ready for all your needs. The beautiful pool and club house offer cool relaxation all summer just steps from your door.

Come home to Terra Nova, and embrace the lifestyle you deserve!

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Navigating Life’s Transitions: My Gratitude 🙏 for Your Trust and Patronage

Dear Clients and Community,

As a Realtor, I’ve been entrusted with the pivotal task of handling the sale and purchase of homes, recognizing that these spaces are not just assets but repositories of pride, emotions, and life’s stories. Your trust in me for this crucial responsibility is something I deeply cherish and am profoundly grateful for.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my role is facilitating not just a change of residence but guiding people from one chapter of their lives to the next. This journey, often intertwined with significant life transitions, is laden with emotions. 

My commitment goes beyond being a real estate professional; it’s about being a compassionate guide, ensuring a seamless transition through each stage of the process. This journey involves a meticulous focus on several key elements:

• Transparent Expectations: I ensure my clients are well-informed, eliminating surprises throughout the process.
• Open Communication: A regular flow of communication is maintained to keep you informed and to encourage your thoughts and concerns to be expressed freely.
• Collaboration: I give you the information you need to make informed decisions that best meet your priorities. I then work with you to implement the steps toward your desired results.
• Emotional Support: I act as a shield against stressors, offering reassurance during the most challenging times.
• Efficient Coordination: Managing all the players involved in the transaction—attorneys, agents, inspectors, appraisers, lenders, and contractors—is crucial to maintaining a smooth journey.

The validation of my approach is mirrored in the abundance of positive online reviews, surpassing 85, and the honor of receiving the Five Star Professional Award for nine consecutive years.

Your trust and appreciation fuel my dedication to continuous service and building enduring relationships. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to be part of your life’s transitions and look forward to working with you in the future.

Warm regards,
Linda

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More Options in the Fairfield Connecticut Real Estate Market This Week!

Something OLD and something NEW were added to the Fairfield Connecticut market this week providing more of a range of options to buyers. I saw the Victorian home 🏡 on tour, and previewed the new construction near the beach 🌊 to share via WhatsApp with my client in LA.

Reach out if you would like to learn more about the local real estate markets and may be thinking about a move.

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Love Your Neighbors!

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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Open House, 56 Rugby Road, Fairfield CT

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One of the best things about Fairfield is that the beach, town, and train, are all in the same part of town! 

If you’re looking for this kind of convenience and the lowest-priced new construction in the neighborhood, come to the OPEN HOUSE tomorrow, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 56 Rugby Rd in Fairfield CT. List price $1,295,000. See you there. 🙌 🏖 🏘 🚊

Call with questions or to talk about your plans, 203-912-4440.

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If I Sell My Home, Where Will I Go?

Like the majority of homeowners right now, you are sitting tight even though you would prefer to be living somewhere else. Yet your current home no longer meets your needs or desires. You have hopes and dreams about a new home but, you don’t see a path for how to make it happen.

What if a path and a plan could be created?

My clients have done a variety of things. I’ll share a few of their stories to get the juices flowing! Those serious about finding their new home have been able to find it. Some bought a new home before they sold. Some found their next home during the process of selling their current one. Others sold their house and created an interim plan of temporary housing and storage, (okay, not convenient, but if you ask them now, they will tell you it was worth it 100 times over!). And my most recent seller cashed out and followed her long-time dream of traveling overseas for six months before returning to shop for her new home. So there are many ideas, options, and solutions.

Everyone who’s selling knows exactly where they’re going, right?

Here’s an interesting observation I made after going on the broker tour in Fairfield last week. Click the image below to listen!

Click to hear my surprise discovery.

Okay, I might have some options on where to go, but there are more things to consider.

I know there are concerns about interest rates, high prices, and inflation. Take a look at this post for some additional insights from the experts. Once you feel you are ready to make a purchase, here are the key steps to consider.

I am prepared to discuss your plans and how to get you there. Call me today for a no-obligation consultation.

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Looking for the Best Real Estate Company?

You only need one powerhouse to get the best real estate company and services, and you just found it with William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage, & Insurance. As your agent for this company, I want to share the top three reasons why we are the best real estate company for you, which are the same reasons why I chose to work with this company over all the others 16 years ago!

1. Private Family-Owned Company – Because William Raveis is owned by Bill, Chris, and Ryan Raveis, it is an agile family-based company that is one hundred percent focused on its customers with no stockholder distractions or obligations. The company’s mission is to serve its agents as their customers to ensure we are poised to be the best at serving you!
2. Leader in Real Estate Innovation – Our company leads the industry with forward strategic and competitive thinking, cutting-edge technology, and cultivating, training, and by empowering the best agents. Our family of companies also provides our clients with premier mortgage, insurance, and closing services for a seamless transactactifon.
3. Well-Connected, Next Door & Overseas – Our 4,000 regional agents have you covered here and abroad. Our luxury listings are represented by over 565 premier brokerages across 70 countries. This same network also enables me to connect you to your next purchase overseas.

These three high-level value propositions are key to why we are the best, but there is ample detail beneath, including new tools for us to leverage on a regular basis. And now, the best just got better with our new Raveis Essential and Raveis Premium service packages listed below.

 

I am grateful for the extensive resources William Raveis continuously provides for me to utilize on your behalf. When it rains, it pours with the ever-new and cutting edge resources I have at my disposal. I even received a new umbrella 🙂 !

In all seriousness, my goal is to understand your real estate plans and priorities and to curate a custom solution for reaching your goals. If you would like a deeper understanding of how I can meet your real estate needs, I would love to have a conversation with you. Please feel free to visit my website and company page, give me a call at 203.912.4440, or send me a note below.

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Enchanting 33 Pansy Circle!

Your home is your castle, and enchanting 33 Pansy Circle in Fairfield, is ready to make some dreams come true.  Take a look at the trending story…! 

Perhaps you or a friend are the perfect addition to this coveted enclave? Everyone here is friendly and supportive of one another. It’s a warm and festive neighborhood atmosphere, and when the weather’s nice, everyone likes to be outside.  The basketballs and soccer balls have been known to bounce around the circle! Other times there’s a peaceful retreat to respective back yards for a relaxing barbecue. The residents can’t wait to greet their new neighbors!

This grand colonial finished on 4 levels is a gem on the university cul-de-sac! Amazing Teen-Suite/NannyQuarters/Office/Yoga Studio or 6th Bedroom with a full bath sits above the charming peaked garage. Better than new, and much bigger than it looks from outside, this home features 9-foot ceilings and open flow.

It also offers incredible custom high-end details, including extensive millwork, Klaff lighting, Italian Bertazzoni stove, and even a garage with a gleaming epoxy floor and a Wifi door opener that magically responds to your smartphone commands! The elegant gourmet Eat-In-Kitchen and Breakfast Area open to the generous Family Room with stone fireplace.

The second floor includes a Master Suite with luxury bath and jacuzzi tub, three additional bedrooms, a large hall bath with a granite double-sink vanity and separate water closet and bathing area, and a Laundry Room.

Vaulted ceilings top the 3rd level with a large bright Bonus space, 6th Bedroom, & full bath.

The partially finished Lower Level with high ceilings adds 717 sq ft of living space featuring a huge Rec Room/Home Gym with a wall of built-ins, another large room (now the Ping-Pong room!) that can easily be finished, plus tons of storage.

The stylish Mudroom with stone floor leads to the patio and private fenced yard.

This special abode also features in-ground utilities and sprinkler system, energy efficiency, and room for a pool. Walk to Osborn Hill, around the corner from Black Rock Turnpike amenities, minutes to town, train, beaches, and highways from this excellent location.

Take a virtual tour, watch the video walk-through, and check out the listing. Elegant & enchanting! Make 33 Pansy Circle your new home, and let your dreams come true!

As featured in the Connecticut Post!

         

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How’s the Spring Housing Market Doing this Year, 2018?

The 2018 spring real estate market has been hot so far!  I have been busy helping people sell properties, search properties, and make their moves.  I’m ready to help you and your friends too.   Let’s connect on social!

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I also invite you to click the graphic below to visit my website and learn more.

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Now is the time to stay abreast of the housing market in your Connecticut towns of interest. You can do this by subscribing to the concise monthly housing newsletter pictured below as well as by setting up a property search or mortgage rate watch for yourself.  Click the image to view the selections, and opt-in!

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As always, feel free to reach out with any real estate questions or comments you may have. Call/text me any time at 203.912.4440 or submit your note below.  Happy Spring!

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Neighborhood Safety Tips for Open Houses

We all love open houses.  Open house events have many virtues, but what you may not know is that they also come with some risk.

Open houses offer the perfect chance for buyers to start looking for a new home and getting a feel for what’s available.  Open houses help sellers gain exposure for their property in the marketplace.  And they are an opportunity for buyers and sellers to meet Realtors they may want to work with for their next move.

But there is a risk.  While promoting the property and the open house event, Realtors are also promoting the fact that they will be alone in a house at a specific address, date and time.  This leaves an opportunity for people who may have ulterior motives.  Some people visit open houses with the intent of theft of valuables or prescription medications. Others may have assault in mind.

There are educational programs for Realtors to help them prevent potential dangers and know what to do if the unthinkable were to happen.  The photo shows the Fairfield police captain and an officer delivering a training session to agents at the William Raveis Real Estate office in Southport.  Some of the information pertains only to the person hosting the event, but there are important open house safety tips that guests and neighborhood residents should be aware of.

Most of us would agree that it’s important for everyone to contribute to a safe neighborhood.  Open houses are an integral part of neighborhood activities.  So we all need to take watch, especially during these community events.  Please keep the following safety tips from the police in mind.

 

1. First and foremost is to be aware of your surroundings.   As a neighbor, you may see open house signs quite often. Try to be aware of the activity during the open house near you.  Does it seem typical?
2. Does anything seem “not normal”?  If something stands out to you as out of the ordinary, take notice.  Are there too many people in that car?  Did the car park much further away from the open house than needed?  Does something seem odd? Not normal?
3. Trust your gut.  Whether you are participating in an open house event or are a neighbor observing from across the street, if something just doesn’t feel right, it most likely is not.  If you assume wrong and err on the side of cautiousness, no harm is done, right?
4. Take action. It’s best to park on the street when you attend an open house if possible so that you won’t be blocked in. If you are in an open house and don’t feel safe, try to exit right away.  Go outside, call 911 and immediately provide the address.  If you are a neighbor and notice that something is not right, call 911, or if you feel it is not urgent, call the police and ask them to drive by.  And last, but not least, if you see a frightened Realtor heading toward your house, please let them in!

We can all work together to keep our neighborhoods and our open houses safe and enjoyable.  For more information on this topic or to discuss your moving plans, please send a note using the form below.

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