House Stalking - 06443 Edition
You know it’s going to be a good stalking when the zip code starts with a zero! I had the opportunity to celebrate a dear friend’s 40th birthday this June in Madison, Connecticut. Being my first time to Connecticut, I immediately fell in love with the charm and quaintness of Madison as well as all the other Connecticut towns we visited that week. Follow along as I show you some of the current real estate listings I have found!
Back Door of our Airbnb / Local Oysters From Mystic, CT (photos by Jennefer Guthrie)
With our home base being in Madison we had the perfect spot to walk to town, to the beach or for a stroll to rubber neck everyone’s lovely gardens on Middle Beach Road / Seaview Ave. I’ll have to be honest, I had a hard time finding listings for the post. As you know the market is slim and CT is no exception. Now that I have been there I can see why! Also, you must know that with me, the older the better.
Our Ocean View in Madison / Madison Cottage That I Couldn’t Stop Staring At (photos by Jennefer Guthrie)
So without further ado, let’s get to some house stalking!
This is our least expensive home but boasts wonderful charm. Built in 1920, this property is just a short walk to the beach! It is so cute with just the right amount of whimsy desired in a small New England beach home.
Stats: $995,000 / Built 1820 / 1,871 sq ft / 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath / Favorite Feature: Front Porch Door & Attic Bathroom (photos from Zillow)
I walked by this house every day and from the street you cannot tell just how magnificent this house is! She’s an oldie and an entertainer to boot!
Stats: $4,500,000 / Built 1900 / 4,018 sq ft / 5 Bedroom, 6 Bath / Favorite Feature: Views on Views on Views (photos from Zillow)
We took a quick trip to Chester one day and it was probably my most favorite. Chester is tiny, but packed full of fabulous shops and artist. If in the area, make the trip, you’ll love it!
The Wayfinder Society / Helen M Johnson’s studio (photos by Jennefer Guthrie)
I couldn’t believe this house is for sale! Talk about a farmhouse glow up! Originally built in 1874, and a carefully crafted facelift beginning in 1883, this home has so many unique features. Definitely take time to follow the link to read the description on this one! Fixer upper anyone??
Stats: $850,000 / Built 1892 / 3,518 sq ft / 6 Bedroom, 2 Bath / Favorite Feature: Fun Sunroom Windows, That Staircase, All The Sweet Details, Even On The Garage! (photos by Zillow)
Located in the heart of the historic village, this home has an amazing view of the Pattaconk River. I love that the exterior is not too far off from being historic, but the inside is definitely modern and point of view oriented.
Stats: $1,595,000 / Built 1999 / 3,545 sq ft / 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath / Favorite Feature: Living Room & Primary Bath Tub Views (photos from Zillow)
Essex was another small town that I immediately fell in love with. It’s got gorgeous colonial architecture and some of the cutest curb appeal I’ve ever seen!
Essex Curb Appeal and Front Door of The Griswold Inn—Oldest Continuously Operated Inn in the World, 1776!! (photos by Jennefer Guthrie)
A significant part of history to Essex, the Joseph Hill House was a retail store at the center of the village at the time it was built. I love that although it’s been fully renovated, they kept several of the original details.
Stats: $899,000 / Built 1845 / 2,751 sq ft / 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath / Favorite Feature: Original Fireplace & Exposed Post & Beam Construction (photos from Zillow)
Oh, she’s old! Nathaniel Pratt home, noted as one of the most significant homes in Essex! Want to see in side?
Stats: $1,895,000 / Built 1647 / 4,227 sq ft / 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath / Favorite Features: Sunroom, Original Fireplaces & Those Wood Floors!! (photos from Zillow)
Although Greenwich was not on our day trip list, I was fortunate enough to have two friends accompany me for a quick business trip I had planned. One stop we made was the Farrow & Ball showroom. It was so fun to see The Purnon Papers in person. Coming soon to the Emporium mid-August!
Farrow & Ball Greenwich Showroom (photos by Jennefer Guthrie)
Ok, now for the heavy hitters!
Why 0 you ask? Because it’s on it’s own island. With gorgeous views of the Long Island Sound. It’s only half an acre, but it’s your own island!!!
Stats: $7,495,000 / Built 1909 / 2,833 sq ft / 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath / Favorite Feature: Did I mention it’s an island?! (photos from Zillow)
Gorgeous Federal Colonial overlooking the harbor. This beauty received an update in 2020 and the grounds are to die for!
Stats: $13,255,000 / Built 1894 / 8,478 sq ft / 6 Bedroom, 8 Bath / Favorite Feature: That Big Ole Porch (photos from Zillow)
Only 2 owners, that’s so rare these days! Turn of the century with a large addition in the 90’s. Needs some décor updates, but this estate boasts a little over 6 acres and has quite the entrance!
Stats: $30,000,000 / Built 1900 / 18,068 sq ft / 11 Bedroom, 11 Bath / Favorite Features: Murals and Wood Walls(photos from Zillow)
