Real Estate of Coastal Connecticut Magazine V2N5

Bette Gigliotti 203.451.0040 GigliottiGroup@Raveis.com www.GigliottiRealEstate.com Facebook: GigliottiGroup

FAIRFIELD COVER HOME From the moment you enter this home you will be wowed! Spectacular custom built home with unique architectural details throughout. Sold completely furnished! 5,126 SF quality construction with custom windows, woodwork, ceilings and floors. Amazing molding and trim work, fabulous custom built-in cabinets and marble counters. Custom furniture, window treatments and lighting fixtures throughout. Formal dining room with French doors to terrace with pergola, living room with fireplace, family room with bar and balcony. Music/reading room, gym, office, master suite with dressing room, walk-in closet and balcony. Fourth/Fifth bedrooms are plumbed for Jack & Jill bathroom. Three balconies with custom millwork, two with mahogany decks and one with blue stone patio. Expansive closet/storage space. Third floor is ready for build out with plumbing, heating and cooling systems in place. Professionally landscaped yard with automatic sprinkler system, outdoor patio with entertainment area, fireplace and shower. Room for pool. $2,595,000 www.235Lalley.com

FAIRFIELD Custom colonial on .51 landscaped acre corner lot, in a sought after Lake Mohegan location. 5,600SF of quality craftsmanship.

Custom kitchen with high-end appliances, island, granite counters. Living room with fireplace, formal dining, family room with fireplace. MBR suite with fireplace, walk-in closets and balcony. Hardwood and bamboo floors, 9’ ceilings. Full finished LL is perfect for entertaining with media room, game room, playroom, wine cellar and full bathroom. $1,119,000 www.130LakeviewDrive.com

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FAIRFIELD Lower Greenfield Hill. Exquisite architecture on 1.43 spectacular private acres including in-ground pool. Gourmet kitchen with granite island, dining bar and pantry. Family room and sunroom with shared fireplace, living room with skylight opens to formal dining room.

The upper MBR suite has a walk-in closet, full bath with laundry area, Palladian windows and sitting room with fireplace. Two other upper bedrooms share a full bath. There is an office and two storage areas. 2nd master suite on main level. Finished LL. Beautiful! $1,195,000 www.1573Bronson.com

www.seaboardpropertiesre.com (860)-535-8364 | seaboardproperties@yahoo.com | 108 Water Street Stonington, Connecticut 06378

STONINGTON, CT Surrounded by 17 acres of conservation land this handsome stone & clapboard residence enjoys breathtaking water vistas from each of its rooms & is the centerpiece of a magnificent 3 acre waterfront estate that includes lovely lawns & gardens, a sturdy dock & over 700 feet of shoreline.

Call Lynn Young $3.495M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/984584

STONINGTON, CT Surrounded by 5.5 glorious acres of lawns, gardens, & rolling fields, this meticulously crafted 5 BR farmhouse is the centerpiece of a wonderful country estate that’s located just 2 mi. north of Fishers Is. Sound & Stonington Village. The property incl. an additional approved bldg. lot.

Call Kathy Michalove $989,000 http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/193938

STONINGTON, CT Hidden away on a quiet side street in historic Stonington Village and bordered by 3.7 acres of conservation land, this wonderful waterfront compound includes a charming 4 BR main residence and a 3 BR guest house that offer incomparable water vistas of the bay and sparkling ocean and quick access to nearby beaches from the private dock. $3.3M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/984579

STONINGTON, CT This lovely 5BR contemporary residence is tucked away on 15.5 acres of beautiful grounds that include over 700 ft. of frontage on a small saltwater cove, a tennis court, a pool and pool house, and a picturesque spring fed pond. Additional acreage and guest house available.

Call Jim Michalove $1.6M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/194220

STONINGTON, CT This beautiful 7.5 acre parcel of pristine waterfront land (comprising 2 approved lots w/ 700 ft of shoreline) is secluded on an enchanting 34 acre peninsula within easy walking distance of charming Stonington Village. The property enjoys spectacular water vistas of Little Narragansett Bay, Napatree Point and the open Atlantic, and offers quick boating access to nearby ocean beaches. Call Lynn Young http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/985201 $2.9M

STONINGTON, CT Built to the highest standards, this magnificent 5 BR architect designed home offers wonderful panoramic water vistas from nearly every room, and is privately set on over 3 acres of waterfront grounds that include a guest house, dock, mooring and boathouse.

Call Jim Michalove $3.75M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/230320

STONINGTON, CT Secluded on 3.21 acres with over 200 ft of shoreline, this lovely 4 BR harborfront home offers a deep water dock and beautiful panoramic vistas looking across Stonington Harbor and out to the ocean.

Call Kathy Michalove $1.995M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/987539

STONINGTON, CT Surrounded by beautiful lawns & gardens, this charming 3BR stone cottage sports a large hearth, wideboard floors, and 2 porches that overlook a wonderful 4.75-acre pastoral setting just 2 miles north of the shoreline. The property also includes a pool and a handsome large barn.

Call Jim Michalove $795,000 http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/224107

WATCH HILL, RI Set on a bluff overlooking the ocean and surrounded by broad lawns and gardens, this impeccably restored turn-of-the-century home is located within a quick walk of the beach and sports wonderful architectural details, a wine cellar and a fantastic pool and pool house.

Call Jim Michalove $5.6M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/193913

Serving Southeastern Connecticut & The Rhode Island Shoreline

YoYo Carroll 860.536.2104 - 860.884.3994 salebote@aol.com - www.yoyocarrollrealestate.com Previews International Specialist in Waterfronts ~ Upcountry ~ Estates GROTON LONG POINT front with splendid views

GROTON LONG POINT RARE buildable Venetian for sale with a 40’ deepwater

Steps away from South Beach. A century old 5 bedroom home with

Beach. Electric and water are present. Situated on the wider part of the harbor. $750,000

covered waterside porch. A true peice of shoreline history. $2,480,000 http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/227283

http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/227346 GROTON LONG POINT

GROTON LONG POINT erty with comfortable year round home directly on Main Beach. Enclosed beachside sun porch, 3 bed-

2 home estate with extra on the water and has 5 BRs, waterside stone patio and circular drive. Guest house has 3 bedrooms, waterviews, tio. Entire property is priced at $2,551,000 http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/207516

http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/186837 GROTON LONG POINT Nature is your entertainment

GROTON LONG POINT Seven bedroom, four bath

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Yolanda “YoYo” Carroll, BROKER, GRI, ABRM, CIPS, PSCS, CNS Serving Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island Shoreline & Country

Marie Lee 860-304-0618 www.marie-lee.com

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GUILFORD $1,450,000 Direct waterfront in Sachem’s Head Harbor w/

MADISON $869,000 Excellent opportunity, surrounded by higher priced

GUILFORD $649,000 Stunning contemporary in private wooded set-

back views. SH Assoc. provides access to beach,

This home sits on a double lot and can be expanded or a carriage house can be added or just enjoy having a nice large lot south of the Post Rd. Central air.

in Guilford-minutes to town center. 4,439 sq. ft.

3BR’s and 3 baths.

GUILFORD $749,000 Enjoy sweeping views from this remodeled water-

MADISON $899,000 Gracious water area home situated in walking

Point. LR w/cathedral ceiling; built-ins; wet bar; FP w/Stony Creek granite hearth; kitchen w/built-

square ft. home on a generous .46 acre lot. Remod-

MADISON $968,000 Gorgeous expanded colonial with quality workmanship throughout. Kitchen overlooks soaring Great Room. Family Room has custom built-ins bonus room. A true classic!

GUILFORD $1,195,000 Direct Frontage on Joshua Cove w/private sandy beach! Spectacular sunsets over the Thimble terfront home; spacious master suite; remodeled kitchen w/granite; basement; 2-car attach garage.

MADISON $899,000 Great getaway or year round home. 4 bedroom

MADISON

$549,000

lovely home that is well-located on a quiet street, screened porch overlooks back yard. Fin 3rd level.

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“My Captain” Finds a Home Yardsailing on Facebook

One popular website, and app, has become an unlikely source for home furnishings - the ultra popular Facebook. Its all part of a new trend aptly named “Facebook Yard Sales”. If you haven’t heard of this trend you may be missing out on some amazing, and incredibly unique, bargains. Madison, Connecticut, for one, has its very own Facebook yard sale and I am certain there are many more to come. It makes perfect sense for homesellers to post belongings that they can’t take with them to their new residences.

For those of you who equate yard sale shopping with a crisp fall morning driving around and looking for street signs, this is a bit different. Once you search Facebook and find the site you’d like to visit, you’ll need to request to become a member of the group.

Once accepted, you are ready to go, but before you do you need to be aware of the yard sale rules.

Yard sale sites are really big on rules and if you don’t follow them the group could quite easily turn on you (which is the second thing these sites offer - and that is drama). Once an item is posted you can use the ‘comment’ box to post your interest or questions. Rules are that the first person to comment on a post has 24 hours to decide if they want the item or not (so you’ll need to check often as there is nothing worse than finding the perfect piece with 10 people already in line for it). If you aren’t the first to post your interest, just put yourself in line by commenting that you’re interested. It is not uncommon for items to go too far down the line for various reasons so don’t think it won’t happen if you aren’t first or second in line. You can also post ‘ISO’ ads, which stand for ‘in search of’, if you are looking for something you’d prefer to buy used instead of new and you’d be surprised how many people respond to those ads.

Kristen Bishop, a Realtor at Compass Realty in Hanover, Massachusetts recently renovated her family room and was looking for unique ‘one of a kind’ pieces to finish the “My Captain” by Dave Pelbam, posing at a local beach space. She came across an old painting of a ship’s captain for sale on a local Facebook yard sale for forty dollars and posted her interest third in line. She waited over a week “in line” while she did a little research on this little known artist name Dave Pelbam. It turns out that Dave Pelbam was born in Rhode Island in 1932 and painted in the 1960’s and 1970’s mostly. His favorite subject was always the same white haired man, rumored to be Dave himself or that of his father, dressed as either a ship captain, dockworker or a rabbi. Pelbam’s paintings range in value from $100-1000 and have been featured Kristen Bishop, in homes in publications such as Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens and Traditional Home.

Realtor, There are conflicting stories about this artist, but regardless of the dollar value of the oil painting, Savvy Decorator Kristen says “My Captain” is priceless as it is the one-of-a-kind piece she was hoping to find.

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GROTON LONG POINT Authentic New England Colonial Gambrel, circa 1740, located in a desirable waterfront community on Fishers Island Sound.

Home was disassembled in Glastonbury and reassembled piece by piece on a beautiful water view lot on G.L.P. Treasured ware. A large kitchen and dining area added in the 70’s. Home is built on two lots with a third water view lot included in the sale. A fourth lot is deeded separate offered at $449,000. Year round lifestyle at the beach! $1,250,000

STONINGTON: Shoreline Gentlemen’s Farm. Thirty two acres of possibilities and opportunity to create a lifestyle of your dreams! Unusual parcel due to the abundance of water. Includes two ponds, a brook, pastures, barns, outdoor cooking and a dog kennel. Home is 3,122 sq.ft , 4 bdr., 3 bth. split level with a huge workshop and garage. Beautiful gardens, unusual trees and an abundance of wild life to enjoy. Very Private location but 5 minutes to Villages of Mystic and Stonington. Mid-way point between Boston and N.Y.C. $1,175,000

Sandra Reiners 203.494.7368 Sandra.Reiners@raveis.com

BRANFORD Enjoy magical views over the Thimble Islands from this home perched on a granite outcropping at the southern tip of Stony Creek. Particularly well sited for maximim enjoyment of sunrises and sunsets with its 1/2 ac of gardens for outdoor summer living and openDock and protected deep-water mooring minutes to the open seas of Long Island Sound. $1,950,000 http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/210149

MADISON this beach home at desirable Seaview. Generous south and west-facing screened porch and large windows capture expansive views of LIS and seabreezes. Expansive 2nd and assoc. beach. $1,395,000. http://realestateofcoastalct.com/229523

Shoreline Exceptional Property Specialists Leigh Whiteman,

GUILFORD, CT $4,500,000 www.6GuilfordPoint.com 850 feet of Prime Guilford shoreline with private beach and 3,838 SF Home built in 1997 is recently remodeled, there is a

GUILFORD, CT $2,400,000 www.oldquarrylot.com

GUILFORD, CT $879,900 www.chestnutgrovehome.com Exceptional colonial has desired

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O ld Saybrook’s

FENWICK

is on the National Register of Historic Places due to its significant architecture,

especially the collection of shingled, sizable cottages originally constructed in the late 1800’s.

The Connecticut River and Long Island Sound meet at Fenwick, but one might fancy themselves on Canadian waters; perhaps Prince Edward Island where Anne of Green Gables galloped through lush, sea-greened meadows beneath a sheltering lighthouse.

Fenwick is a precious treasure that is a photographer’s paradise, a history buff’s treat, an athlete’s playground and home to a few fortuitous individuals (most notably, the late Kate Hepburn).

Lynde Point Lighthouse (the “Inner Light”) was constructed in 1803 by Abisha Woodward for a hefty sum of $2,200.

It signaled the entrance to the Connecticut River.

T

he Causeway across South Cove to Fenwick Borough is so picturesque. Usually fishermen, fisherwomen and fisherkids line the

bridge with their poles and bait buckets while bicyclists weave by and motorists poke along enjoying the scenery. Enter Fenwick via Nibang Avenue where the unique aura of this special enclave begins. First, the “non-yacht club” Fenwick Island Yacht Club is only discernible by an unassuming sign and a prime spot on South Cove with immediate access to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Katharine Hepburn’s former estate looms on the horizon in a glorious fashion fitting for such an American icon. Snake along the avenue and enjoy the historic shingled cottages adorned with flowers and birdhouses. 66 structures are listed on the Historic Registry.

Design and appeal of new construction must adhere to strict regulations so there is little chance Fenwick Borough will ever change much.

F

enwick’s terrain consists of 195 acres of ponds, inlets, fields, and beaches. In addition to the yacht club, there are tennis courts, a golf course and a playground. A walkway along Long Island Sound runs parallel to Pettipaug Ave. View the cottages from the waterside that line the avenue with their elaborate roof lines, intricate windows and rocking chair porches where memories are made and recollected. Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse (Outer Lighthouse) is visible here. It was one of the first cylindrical cast-iron lighthouses built by a Boston Company. Its light first shone in 1886 and is the one seen on CT license plates. Fenwick is a small area with gigantic allure.

860.510.6804

OLd saybrOOk

East LymE

Superior quality home with recent addition & wonderful updates. The almost 6000 sq. ft. home has gracious rooms and the addition, perfect for in-law or au-pair use, has a private entry. The residence has beautiful detail moldings, 5/6 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths, a finished room with superior appointments in the walk-out basement and a 50 yr. roof.

Enjoy unobstructed water views from this original 3BR, bungalow style home. Short walk to a private sandy beach, GNBC Assoc. tennis court & playground. Remodel existing home or build your dream home. $775,000 MLS: M9141253

GiaNts NEck bEacH East LymE

Beautifully landscaped water-view lot 75’from private beach. Exceptional 3BR, 2 bath year-round home shows true pride of ownership. Water views from most rooms & deck. Includes leased private dock. $699,000 MLS: M9141147

dirEct WatErFrONt

The large deck, part open and part covered, leads to gorgeous grounds with an inground pool, 3 car detached garage and stone walls. The home sits on 4+ private acres & abuts “The Preserve”. It is just minutes from downtown Old Saybrook with its town beaches & numerous marinas, as well as a variety of wonderful restaurants and shops. Convenient to train & highways. Priced at $975,000 MLS: M9142249

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cHEstEr

Majestic Victorian in Crescent Beach Assoc. with water views shows pride of ownership.

2500 SF w/original period details, magnificent millwork & hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, 2 fireplaces. Updated kitchen & baths. $424,000 MLS: M9138779

Stunning architecturally designed home with an acre lot & dock on CT River. Vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, 2 story custom-cut stone fireplace, covered porch, decks off LR/DR & MBR, unique iron work. 3BRs, 2.1 baths. $972,000 MLS: M9140199

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East Haddam

Beautifully landscaped yard on cul-de-sac close to the village. Spacious new layout with 3 BRs, 3 updated baths, new kitchen, hardwood & tile floors, sliders to deck from LR & MBR. New roof, wiring, furnace & AC. $529,000 MLS: M9141699

Charming remodeled 3BR, 2 bath, year-round home. Numerous upgrades with newer kitchen with cathedral ceiling, new baths and plumbing, new exterior deck. Includes 49’ of lakefront. $299,000 MLS: M9140268

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WaterFrOnt estate

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Old Black POint Designed by noted archi-

niantic One of the original turn of the century

Old lyme Amazing restoration & addition com-

tect Harvey Stevenson. The private main house & guest house sit on 2 landscaped acres overlooking L.I.Sound and Fishers Island. Great for entertaining.

Includes art/music studio.

MLS: M9136969 $2,195,000 Jamie Childs 860.501.2110

Pristine VillaGe VictOrian

Old Black Point waterfront houses. The kitchen, electrical and plumbing have been updated in 2013, while maintaining the charm and details of the past.

MLS: M9141783 $1,950,000 Jamie Childs 860.501.2110

a dream cOme trUe

pleted in 2002. Seldom do you see such high quality materials, design & craftsmanship. Magnificent fireplaces, wideboard floors, waterworks fixtures, amazing kitchen are only a few features in this home.

MLS: M9138274 $1,425,000 Mariette Woolfson 860.883.3667

cHarminG ca.1830 cOlOnial

east lyme This Classic New England country home now being offered on 4.8 acres with pretty red barn, endless stone walls, apple orchard, waterfall & brook, stone bridges, meadows and wildlife. Conservation land affords great privacy!!

MLS: M9141550 $795,000 Mariette Woolfson 860.883.3667

WestBrOOk Professionally dismantled & reas-

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essex Sited on beautifully landscaped lot, this fabulous, like new home features impeccably done open floor plan with large bright interior living spaces as well as screened porch and large deck to include the outside as a comfortable living space.

MLS: M9141139 $629,000 Karen Ursini 860.304.6044

east Haddam Custom granite, fully-equipped kitchen. Great room w/fpl & vaulted ceiling. First floor MBR suite and 3 additional BRs. Hardwood floors throughout. Finished lower level, possible in law.

MLS: M9137087 $419,000 Joe Kelly 860.287.1222

essex In the village of Ivoryton. Hard to find end ranch unit, 3BRs, 3 baths. Lovely pool, nice gardens, walk to shops, restaurants & playhouse. Additional finished space in lower level, incl bedroom and 3rd full bath. MLS: M9142082 $235,000 Leslie Sullivan 860.391.3337

Old lyme Formal living and dining rooms, large family room and library. MBR suite and 2 bedrooms up. 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law apartment with fully equipped kitchen and large living room. Private entrance, wonderful grounds.

MLS: M9140871 $1,250,000 Joe Kelly 860.287.1222

sembled in 1988 restoring its warmth & charm with all the modern amenities. 3 fpls, wood & tile floors, C/A, poss. 2 MBR suites plus au pair suite. 2 car att. garage, 2 park-like acres. MLS: $715,000 Leslie Sullivan 860.391.3337 Kathy Schellens 860.395.4441

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GUILFORD WATERFRONT Sachems Head Top of the line home with an exquisite guest home. $3,5000,000

MADISON WATERFRONT Middle Beach Rd Built in 2007 with a private sandy beach $2,800,000

MADISON Hilltop $1,000,000

MADISON Windward Adorable cape in walking distance to beach and town $750,000

MADISON Kimberly Stunning spacious colonial $1,145,000 Madison 752 Boston Post Rd.