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Built by Andy Frank, everything is perfectly thought out— from the large sunny kitchen and family room, elegant living room and spacious dining room, to the first floor office and luxurious master. There are 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, and a large walk-out finished basement with high ceilings and plenty of light. There is a pool site on the property and a roomy 3 car garage. This ideal location is close to town, beach  and trains.

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Built in 1806, this lovely farmhouse sits on over an acre of beautifully landscaped property with a fabulous renovated red barn with 3 car garage and in ground pool.

 The main house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bath. All the charm has been retained with pine paneling, chestnut floors, and exposed beams. Thoughtfully updated, the house is a great entertaining home with a large living room, family room that walks-out to the stone patio and a “party-barn” with full bath and bedroom loft. As part of the Abbots Lane association, there is a great cul-de-sac as well . This ideal location is close to town, beach  and trains.   REDUCED:  $1,125,000

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Town: Westport · Rooms: 7 · Bedrooms: 3 · Baths: 3 full / 1 half · Style: Villa/Cottage· Year Built: 1949 · Garage: 2-car · Heating: Oil · Cooling: Units · Basement: Slab· Approx Sq. Feet: 3000· Elem. School: Coleytown· Middle School: Coleytown· High School: Staples

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Length of Use – Use the fireplace for short-duration fires, no longer than five hours.

Plan Ahead – Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. Use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while a fire is burning.

When to Clean – During periods of heavy use, clean the wood-burning firebox regularly once the embers are cold. Leave about an inch of ash because it acts as insulation, allowing the coals to heat faster and retain more heat.

Upkeep – Check that vents are unobstructed and able to do their job. Clean the fan and all air circulation passages. In non-wood burning fireplaces, clean and adjust glowing embers and logs for best appearance.

Cap Your Chimney – Have a cap installed at the top of the chimney to deter animals from entering, help prevent water damage and keep debris from blocking the opening. A spark arrestor will prevent live embers from escaping the chimney.

Safety First – Always keep a fire extinguisher on hand in case of emergency. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with charged batteries.

Use Common Sense – Never leave the fire unattended. Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace. Do not use a vacuum to clean up ashes, because embers can smolder long after the fire is out, creating a real fire hazard.

For more winter preparation tips, please contact your local Pillar To Post office,

Pillar to Post Professional Home Inspection
Dave Leopold
146 Coleman Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-374-5448
homeinspection@optonline.net
http://www.pillartopost.com/fairfield

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Here are some suggestions for new and veteran homeowners.

1)      Give your yard a quick makeover:  cool weather is perfect for planting bulbs for perennials such as tulips, and crocus which bring a little spring color to your yard. It’s also a good time to plant or transplant small trees and shrubs. 

2)      Clean up flower beds: take out any old annuals and cut back perennials that are no longer blooming.  When raking leaves, think about using the leaves to “mulch” flower beds to keep any weeds from growing before winter.

3)      Check your large trees for weak or over grown limbs.

4)      Exterior touch ups: take a walk around the house and check to see if the exterior needs any paint or small repairs. Take care of small repairs in roof tiles and shingles before the winter can make more severe damages.

5)      Clean gutters and down spouts.

6)      Check your systems. It’s a good idea to have a service plan with your HVAC provider. Having your heating system cleaned and serviced will help extend the life-span of your system.

7)      Have chimney’s cleaned, and order or chop your wood for the season.

8)      Check the seals and weather stripping around doors and windows. Give windows good cleaning too.

9)      Once the temperatures get closer to freezing at night make sure to empty outside faucets and hose lines.

10)   Get markers for your driveway to mark for the plows, once the ground is frozen they are much harder to put in.

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2010 2nd Quarter Home sales :

Address List Price Sold Price 3  SHADOWLAWN DR $459,000.00 $459,000.00 8  OAK ST $499,000.00 $482,000.00 56  WASHINGTON AVE $505,000.00 $470,000.00 7  OVERRIDGE RD $525,000.00 $512,000.00 15  MAPLE SOUTH AVE $534,000.00 $480,000.00 12  LOREN LN $539,000.00 $525,000.00 1  LYNDALE PARK $564,300.00 $515,000.00 1  MARION RD $599,000.00 $600,000.00 17  JENNIE LN $613,900.00 $600,000.00 38  BAUER PLACE EXT. $695,000.00 $662,500.00 28  REICHERT CIR $699,900.00 $655,000.00 20  DOVER RD $725,000.00 $685,000.00 2  BLUE RIBBON DR $749,000.00 $640,000.00 4  FRANKLIN AVE $749,500.00 $749,500.00 12  EDGE HILL LN $799,000.00 $750,000.00 6  HAZELNUT RD $819,000.00 $801,000.00 10  TAMARAC RD $830,000.00 $810,000.00 4  BARRY LN $849,000.00 $825,000.00 6  FRANKLIN AVE $849,000.00 $815,000.00 10  COLONY RD $899,000.00 $870,000.00 19  HITCHCOCK RD $899,000.00 $876,000.00 2  ULBRICK LN $945,000.00 $885,000.00 11  SALEM RD $949,000.00 $910,000.00 25  DANBURY AVE $1,025,000.00 $958,000.00 17  CARDINAL LN $1,025,000.00 $975,000.00 4  PLUMTREE LN $1,175,000.00 $1,245,000.00 10  SPRUCEWOOD LN $1,195,000.00 $1,070,000.00 246  NORTH AVE $1,199,000.00 $1,100,000.00 10  MANITOU RD $1,265,000.00 $1,150,000.00 9  WOODSIDE LN $1,275,000.00 $1,275,000.00 9  HARBOR RD $1,275,000.00 $1,145,000.00 40  DANBURY AVE $1,299,000.00 $1,000,000.00 1  HARBOR RD $1,399,000.00 $1,275,000.00 20  SANDY HILL TER $1,399,000.00 $1,340,000.00 2  RUSTIC LN $1,399,000.00 $1,310,000.00 46  HILLSPOINT RD $1,448,000.00 $1,330,000.00 173  CROSS HWY $1,500,000.00 $1,225,000.00 17  EDGEWATER HILLSIDE $1,545,000.00 $1,450,000.00 150  HILLSPOINT RD $1,549,000.00 $1,507,500.00 6  PADDOCK LN $1,650,000.00 $1,630,000.00 61 S BERMUDA RD $1,699,000.00 $1,500,000.00 4  TIMBER LN $1,999,000.00 $1,962,500.00 29  SILVER BROOK RD $1,999,999.00 $1,950,000.00 12  WOODHILL RD $2,099,000.00 $1,975,000.00 38  MAPLE AVENUE SOUTH $2,149,000.00 $2,055,000.00 51  PARTRICK RD $2,150,000.00 $1,850,000.00 5  GREYSTONE FARM LN $2,250,000.00 $2,200,000.00 6  BUTTONWOOD LN $2,395,000.00 $2,300,000.00 11  GAULT PARK DR $2,395,000.00 $2,200,000.00 9  MANSFIELD PL $2,485,000.00 $2,375,000.00 37  JENNIE LN $2,695,000.00 $2,570,000.00 62  CLAPBOARD HILL RD $4,500,000.00 $3,985,700.00 21  TURKEY HILL CIR $5,699,900.00 $5,421,000.00

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If you are looking for some ways to fill up your summer weekends in Westport, check out these events and activities:

ABBA at the Levitt Pavilion: June 19th

Direct from Sweden, ARRIVAL is the only show in the world with the exclusive rights to re-create the true ABBA experience. From their costumes to their music, ARRIVAL has been transporting sold-out venues across the globe to the pinnacle time of ABBA’s greatest live shows! Get ready to dance to hits like “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Take a Chance on Me” “Fernando”, “The Winner Takes It All”, “Knowing Me Knowing You” and more! www.levittpavilion.com

Westport’s Annual Sidewalk Sale: July 9-11^th

Most of the local merchants on Main Street and along the Post Road offer merchandise at extremely reduced prices; clothing, shoes, housewares and jewelry.

Fine Arts Festival, Westport: July 17-18^th

In the heart of downtown Westport along the Saugatuck River, you will find original paintings, sculpture, food, and entertainment. This is a great family (and dog) friendly activity.

Take the Family for a Kayak adventure:

The Longshore Sailing School offers kayak rentals directly on their beautiful waterfront location. Whether your group consists of experienced kayakers or those new to the sport, Longshore can create a program specifically for your group, or you can just go on a casual adventure on your own. They can set up fun kayak relay races and kayaking water games too. They have experienced instructors for those who need instruction. For more information: www.longshoresailingschool.com

Live Music at Bobby Q’s: Friday and Saturday Nights

Bobby Q’s is one of downtown Westport’s newer gems. They have been rated “Best of Gold Coast” by the readers of Westport Magazine, voted Best BBQ – Fairfield County by readers of Connecticut Magazine, and featured on the Food Network. All summer long they have great rock and blue bands on their rooftop, grab some ribs and a beer and check out some fun music. www.bobbyqsrestaurant.com

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