Real Estate of Coastal Connecticut V4N2

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OLD SAYBROOK

$2,899,000

Waterfront Gem on nearly an acre lot, high above the crashing surf! 6000SF, quality Nantucket shingle style.

Gourmet Kitchen, Library, Wine Cellar, and gorgeous Inground pool, elevator, 3 car garage. Spectacular Mas-

OLD SAYBROOK

$1,171.00

ESSEX

$989,000

Spectacular CT River waterfront! Water views from every room and direct access to CT River. Nearly 4000SF doors to scenic patio, white granite Gourmet Kitchen. FR w/

beach, boat launch, tennis, basketball & clubhouse. www.10Billow.com

place. Chef’s kitchen w/ granite, sub zero, double ovens and a large island open to large family room. LL w/ add’l 800SF media room. Secluded 1.95 acre lot. www.74AyersPointRoad.com

family room, elegant guest bath. Brazilian Cherry Flooring, quality millwork, high-end lighting. Studio room above 3 car garage. www.17Primrose.com

OLD SAYBROOK

OLD SAYBROOK

OLD SAYBROOK

$899,999

Remarkable North Cove location with great water views!

$879,000

Dream home situated on the highest point in Old Saybrook

to die for! Gourmet kitchen. Granite counters with breakfast

$749,900

Knollwood Beach home has it all! 1999 built Colonial home with 2400SF of living sits high on a large .40 acre lot with peek-a-boos of LIS steps away with clubhouse -

Gas furnace and water heater. Oversized garage. Steps rear staircase. Nice formal living & dining rooms. Library and Seller also will pay $2500 toward buyers closing cost! www.25Saltus.com

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WESTBROOK

WESTBROOK

$649,000

rebuilt from in 2000 retaining much of the charm of the

baths! Full basement & attached 2 car garage! www.27Atlantic.com

$539,000

HAMPTON

Beautiful Old Salt Works Beach home on .61 acre lot. Contempo-

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to private patio. Large 3 story barn w/ walk-out LL. Nearly master-suite, and the proximity to the beautiful beach steps

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ON the COVER Enter the 21st Century by way of the 18th, at 826 Boston Post Road, Madison, Connecticut

S uch is the magical sensation one experiences the moment they cross the threshold of this once one and a half story residence; originally built around

1789 by Benjamin Bradley Wilcox. While many romantic details remain, as is the case with many historic houses in Madison, 826 Boston Post Road has grown and changed over the years.

In fact, it has grown to embrace an expanded main residence, three individual buildings, including two residences offering it's caretakers over 7,300 square feet of comfortable living space on a majestic 1.72 acre estate within walking distance of beaches and Town amenities. In fact, you can't get too much closer to either without living directly on the Town Green or shoreline.

While the main residence has been completely and lovingly renovated / restored with great respect for the home’s rich history by its current caretakers; preserved are many of the home’s decorative elements, rich and features that demonstrate the Federal period origins of the house. Prime among these are the fireplace surround in the northeast room of the first floor and the bake oven located outside the cooking hearth in the home’s original kitchen, now the dining room.

The floor plan is open and welcoming; boasting large rooms and great public space that transitions comfortably from room to room. The restoration of the original portion of the residence is stunning; featuring gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, multiple fireplaces and preserved delicate detail. The East Room now serves as a sitting room that opens to both a large 23x14 formal dining room with fireplace and to a completely enclosed 30 x 7 sunporch; perfectly suited for a morning cup of coffee or evening cocktail regardless of Mother Nature’s temperament.

The west side of the residence welcomes you with a 30 x16 living room.

The original portion of the home transitions respectfully to a spectacular 19x16 granite kitchen featuring top of the line appliances, oversized center island, cherry cabinets and oak floors. The kitchen is complimented by a 23x17 informal dining area, too large to call an eat-in kitchen. Outdoor dining is accommodated by a 42x37 covered deck with elevated fire pit for those chilly evenings. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room with entry to two of the residences five garage bays.

The massive master bedroom suite is comprised of a 19x19 bedroom, spacious master bath, 20x14 walk in closet, and 18x25 sitting room. The hallway opens to the residence’s original 4 bedrooms; including a Jack and Jill configuration and two additional full baths. There is a 40x23 finished attic that once served as the Town’s dance hall.

The Estate also features a 2,280 square foot guest house complete with 39x35 game room, highlighted by an enormous walk-in fireplace, kitchen area, and bar. Upstairs features an Inlaw apartment complete with kitchen and full bath. In between the two buildings is a separate three car garage complete with workshop and potting shed. $2,890,000 826 Boston Post Road in Madison truly is a masterpiece combining respect for the estate’s rich history with all the comforts expected in today’s marketplace of an estate of this magnitude.

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WATERFORD: Located in Old Hartford Colony with deeded private beach, “Ailanthus Farms” has been completely restored and renovated where necessary. Over 6700 s.f. featuring 7 bedrooms, 6.2 baths, new mechanicals/windows, 3-bay post and beam barn with loft. $1,950,000 Maureen/John O’Grady, 860.767.5390 x16 http://realestateofcoastalct.com/427865

GUILFORD: Perched majestically on solid granite above tidal marshes and the Snake River, “Brookside” enjoys extraordinary natural surroundings abundant with wildlife and an ever-changing canvas of views and sensual experiences. The residence itself, while brimming with unique architectural detail and modern day conveniences quietly fades into the natural beauty including distant views of Long Island Sound. $ 1,245,000 John Campbell, 203-245-1593 X 103

GUILFORD: Perched high above marshes abundant with wildlife and steps from Long Island Sound this expansive colonial offers both wonderfully finished space and multiple avenues for expansion. First floor conducive to entertaining with kitchen and family room opening to an oversized deck overlooking the marshes out to Long Island Sound.

Four bedrooms including a large master suite on 2nd floor. $989,000.

John Campbell 203.245.1593 x103

GUILFORD: Exquisite Custom Colonial set on a 1.1 acre private corner lot this 5,853 sq.ft. home includes a 1200 sq ft in-law apartment on the 1st flr w/BR, formal DR, fully appointed kit, office/den, and 1 full and 1 half bath as well as a guest suite on the 2nd flr. Beaut. landscaped w/lush gardens, private in-law patio, I.G. heated salt water pool. $935,000.

CT Town and Shore Partners, 203.453.6511 x105 http://realestateofcoastalct.com/427883

BRANFORD: Waterfront cape overlooking the mouth of the Branford River. Rolling lawn down to the water, beach rights, deep water mooring, expansion possibilities! Privacy galore! Updated kitchen with granite, open floor plan. Private porch with a knockout view! Current flood insurance is $550 a year. Possible expansion to 4000 sf. $899,000.

Vinni Davis / Jake Wyman 203.453.6511, x120 or x11

EAST HAVEN: This lovely Colonial home is in a nice shoreline area of East Haven only one house from LIS, with water views and private beaches. In ground sprinkler system, large spacious rooms, 9ft ceilings, some floors oak hardwood under newer carpets, washer and dryer, plenty of storage space. Kitchen light and bright with newer cabinets and open floor plan. Oversized two car garage. Close to town, shopping, Routes 95 and 91. Owner motivated! $725,000 Linda Ciampini 203-245-1593, X 106

BRANFORD: Perched high on a hill overlooking the Farm River & State Park with deep water dock, this updated open floor plan classic personifies the waterfront lifestyle. The Chef’s kitchen with Wolf Range and granite counters shares a Stony Creek Granite fireplace with the living and dining area. Professionally landscaped. $689,000.

Willard Finkle, 203.453.6511 x123 http://realestateofcoastalct.com/427888

OLD SAYBROOK: Waterfront on South Cove with dock. Fantastic views. Walk to town or Saybrook Point.

Set on 1.49 acres. 3 beddrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces and pellet stove on first level. Large Master suite. Priced reduced, $649,000 Gigi Giordano Taylor, 860.767.5390 x13 http://realestateofcoastalct.com/378096

EAST HADDAM: Splendid historic CT River home with deep water dock and majestic views and sunsets. Hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, full walkout lower level with river views and direct access to the CT River shore. Visit: 89maineasthaddam.com $589,900 Mick Marsden, 860.767.5390 x38 http://realestateofcoastalct.com/427869

RANDALL REALTORS Serving Coastal Connecticut Real Estate

MASONS ISLAND Stunning Contemporary with pan- GROTON LONG POINT The Perfect Beach Getaway is oramic water views of Fishers Island Sound. Excellent el- in this New England Vintage Charmer. Relax & enjoy amazevation. Inground pool at water’s edge. Beautiful terrace & ing sunrises overlooking tri-state water views & beach just steps away. 3 BR, 2 bath Cape cottage style with many upgrades throughout. $749,000. baths. Private Association. $2,790,000.

Katy Fetherston 572-9099 x 1728, 860-319-7231.

Melinda Carlisle 572-9099 x 1703, 860-460-8002. http://i-net-realestate.com/442491 http://i-net-realestate.com/324997

STONINGTON Striking 3400 sq ft craftsman home ready to be built with your customizations or bring your own plans.

Gourmet kitchen, huge porch, 3 car garage. Set on a beautiful 3.51 acre lot on a winding, peaceful lane. $1,549,000.

Jonathan Rodgers 572-9099 x 1753, 860-536-4829. http://i-net-realestate.com/325007

MYSTIC Waterfront condo with deeded dock for up to 40’ boat. Located in the heart of Mystic. Walk to restaurants & more. Completely remodeled. Spectacular views from every room of the Mystic River. 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths. $975,000.

Susan Robotham 572-9099 x1722, 860-235-0979. http://i-net-realestate.com/442496

LATIMER POINT A luxuriously appointed waterfront home with a well landscaped yard, 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Gourmet kitchen. Master suite with deck. Private dock with access to Fishers Island Sound. Short walk to beaches. $975,000.

Fran Wiehn 572-9099 x 1704, 860-823-0707. http://i-net-realestate.com/442504

GROTON LONG POINT Waterfront home on Venetian Harbor with a deep water dock large enough for a 50’ boat.

Incredible water views from nearly every room. Expansive living & dining rooms for entertaining. Master bedroom suite with balcony. $949,000.

Deborah Ferriter 572-9099 x 1717, 860-389-8829. http://i-net-realestate.com/394074

STONINGTON Two antique homes on 150 acres. Main GROTON LONG POINT Impeccably kept, updated & year-round home with water views. Just steps from South country kitchen. 3 car carriage house/garage. 2nd home is a Beach. 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath Colonial. Updated mechanicals.

1,287 sq ft Cape with 3 BRs, 1.5 baths. $1,600,000.

Master suite with balcony overlooking the Sound. AssociaMichele Peters 860-572-9099 x 1720, 860-884-3084. tion amenities abound. $675,000. http://i-net-realestate.com/986783 Christian Driscoll 572-9099 x 1726, 860-245-1475. http://i-net-realestate.com/442517

MYSTIC Pristine, updated 2 BR, tri-level condo located in beautiful downtown. Lovely views. Walk to restaurants, shops & galleries. Elevator accessed building from heated parking garage. $579,900.

Pat Caron 572-9099 x 1710, 860-235-3069. http://i-net-realestate.com/442536

22 Holmes St, Mystic 860-572-9099

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GUILFORD Elegant, beautifully appointed, grand Colonial with exceptional detail and craftsmanship on 3/97 acres. Great cul-de-sac location in a desirable neighborhood. French doors, skylights & wainscoting throughout. Hydro air with 4 air handlers. Sports court and sprawling patio. $839,900 http://i-net-realestate.com/379820

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GUILFORD This Sam Hill home has the Ease of a Ranch, Grace of a Colonial and Openness of a Contemporary. New Gourmet Kitchen and 5+ bathrooms. There is a bright year-round Sunroom off large Living Room, Family Room and 2nd Master Suite on Walkout Lower level! Heated Pool!1 Mile from the Guilford Green! http://i-net-realestate.com/440473

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MADISON Original highland farm house in private beach community. Perfect place to create a lifetime of memories. Enjoy the shore, kayaking and boating just steps from the house.

Centrally located between Guilford and Madison. Boat slip on the neck river with in view of the house is also available. $650,000 http://i-net-realestate.com/440501

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GUILFORD This spacious Colonial sits on a gorgeous, serene 1.42 acres. A well preserved

CLINTON Zone heat. Covered front porch. 425 feet of Hammonasset River frontage for kayaking.

To be built summer of 2015. Plans available. $379,000 http://i-net-realestate.com/440538

GUILFORD Originally built in 1922, this wonderful home, perched on the edge of Long Island Sound in the beach community of Indian Cove, provided owners and friends a delightful place to enjoy year-round water activities, views and fellowship. The house has been renovated several times. $475,000 http://i-net-realestate.com/440545

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MYSTIC, POWER HOUSE CONDOS Wake up to this view every morning! Mag-

$819,000 http://i-net-realestate.com/394386

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$679,000 http://i-net-realestate.com/394385

$679,900 and $949,000

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MYSTIC

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$579,900 & $599,900 http://i-net-realestate.com/394382

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$559,900

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Pictured: Fairfield Beach Bathing Scene, Stamford’s Cummings Park, Sachem’s Head in Guilford, Ocean Beach Park, New London and Boxwood Manor, Old Lyme.

The popularity of “Mad Men”has created a renewed interest in authentic vintage art.

Add Charm, Whimsy, Humor and History to Your Seaside Decor with a Little Coastal Connecticut “Clutter”

This comical postcard was mailed on July 21, 1907 from Madison, Connecticut to Winooski, Vermont. It is postmarked again in Burlington, Vermont on July 22, 1907. It was printed at “The Art Store” by Frank H. DeMars in Winsted, CT whom was also a photographer. His story in itself is fascinating, which may be garnered by the little information that is stamped on the postcard. Peg Giles found her grandfather’s negatives in an attic in 2006 and has scanned and posted 5000 images online at http://www.demarsimages.com including a fantastic story about him and the extraordinary legacy that he left to his family and history buffs of Connecticut. The postcard was discovered on eBay.

eBay is flooded with vintage coastal Connecticut postcards where sentimental value may be recovered for just a few dollars.

The Library of Congress is another wonderful source to score complimentary copies of vintage postcards and photographs of tremendous quality that may be reproduced for walls, pillows, lampshades, old luggage, laminated rugs and anything you can think of when your creative inner soul is hankering for an outlet.

Remember decoupage? Scour your local antique shops filled with postcard gems that will be enjoyed by generations to come.

“Hands Across the Sea”dated 1909

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MYSTIC Over-sized windows capture the beautiful, unobstructed views of Mystic level.The

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perfect for rest and relaxation. No pets. LP: $785,000. http://realestateofcoastalct.com/444737

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DIRECT WATERFRONT ON CRESCENT BEACH Niantic, Connecticut

Unobstructed views of Niantic Bay and beyond to Fisher’s Island, Race Rock Light, Plum Island and Gardner’s Island in the distance. Custom built in 1944 for one of the fathers of the Niantic Bay Yacht Club with its seaside sailing culture. First time this home has been for sale! Historically used as a summer residence, but could easily function as a “year round” home.

• 75’ of privately owned beachfront • Walk to town center without crossing street • Architect Designed, 8 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath 3 Story Home

• Custom Millwork, New Hardwood Floors, Brick Fireplace • Large Formal Dining Room, Screened Eating Porch

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$829,900

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

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, sturdy dock, mooring and boathouse.

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

STONINGTON, CT Privately set on 3.19 acres overlooking the water, this beautiful and carefully restored 1860 Italian Villa style home is surrounded by lovely lawns and gardens which feature a handsome 2 BR guesthouse, a swimming pool and a wonderful 19th Century carriage house.

Kathy Michalove $2.495M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/421916

STONINGTON, CT This charming and fully renovated 4/5 BR 18th century home (with modern addition) enjoys great water vistas looking out across Little Naragansett Bay to the ocean.

Its handsomely landscaped double lot with 134 ft of shoreline includes a small sandy beach and a sturdy deep water dock.

James Michalove $2.65M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/440592

STONINGTON, CT A gracious antique home on the Village Green. High ceilings, large living and dining rooms, original details, 5 fireplaces. Large, open kitchen and family room.

Separate 2 car garage, fenced yard, mature landscaping. Great location steps from the harbor.

Lynn Young $1.2M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/301784

STONINGTON, CT This bright & airy historic home is ideally sited on Cannon Square. With 3BR/4BA this home has been extensively restored, includes all modern mechanicals, elevator, new kitchen & baths, ac, off street parking for 2 cars, landscaped garden & private terrace.

Lynn Young $1.195M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/442630

STONINGTON, CT A stately presence on historic Water St., this classic estate enjoys high elevations & presides over beautifully landscaped lawns enclosed by a lovely white picket fence. Shaded by mature birch & maple trees, the grounds are highlighted by a 3-level brick & granite patio.

Kathy Michalove $1.495M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/343031

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 each room of the home enjoys beautiful panoramic water vistas looking across Stonington Harbor and out to the ocean.

Kathy Michalove $1.895M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/987539

WATCH HILL, RI Set on a hilltop less than a 1/4 mile from the beach, this lovely 4BR residence is surrounded by 4.25 ac. of beautiful rolling fields (w/ extra acreage avail.). The property includes 2 picturesque ponds, a swimming pool, and a handsome guest house.

Hayward Gatch $2.55M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/378511

STONINGTON, CT Perched above the water near Stonington Pt & Dubois beach, this lovely 4 BR Federal style home enjoys panoramic views of the harbor and Fishers Is Sound, and sports a brand new deep water dock. Its wide porch and private backyard are ideal for outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the view.

James Michalove $2.48M http://realestateofcoastalCT.com/440604

Serving Southeastern Connecticut & The Rhode Island Shoreline

Cathy Lynch

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MADISON

$1,825,000

MADISON

$1,349,900

MADISON

$969,000

GUILFORD

$959,000

CLINTON

$724,000

MADISON

$649,000

MADISON

$519,000

MADISON

$315,000