Daily Archives: April 29, 2011

19 Stanwich Lane This property came on in February at $1.675, could only be shown between 3-5 PM  Mon-Thur and 10-12 Sat., and has now been sold direct for $2.020 million. “Court ordered sale”, the listing says, somewhat cryptically. I assume … Continue reading →

While our president wasted no time declaring a disaster emergency for the states struck by tornadoes, he’s sat on Texas’s own request for such aid for two weeks and will not comment. Why? Politics – he doesn’t like Texas Governor … Continue reading →

11 Glen Court 11 Glen Court (that small dead end across from the hospital, asking $4.295, has gone to contract. It’s an exceptional house, with beautiful finishes, has a great location, 0.6 acres in an R-12 zone, nice back yard with … Continue reading →

Tough to read the delay in reaching a verdict. Presumably, the defense has given them a lot to think about, but what?

357 Stanwich, an antique farmhouse on the corner of Stanwich and Cognewaugh, has finally sold, for $1.5 million. It has been on the market since 2008, starting at $2.850 million and gradually working through three brokers and a slew of price … Continue reading →

Bob comments in today’s Greenwich Time that Greenwich seems determined to keep “outsiders” out of our precious town, and wonders why. But, while I agree with his sentiments, I think I’m still going to go ahead and buy a ticket … Continue reading →

71 Glenville Rd Sold for $1.9 million in 2003, sold again yesterday for $2.1. This is a nice house on 2.5 acres of beautiful. private yard and is well removed from the noise of Glenville Road, but I’ve never been quite … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s plea makes it something like twenty out of 26 defendants who have volunteered for serious (5-7?) jail time. Wouldn’t it be funny – ha ha – if Raj skates and comes back to relax by his pool on Round Hill … Continue reading →

180 North Street Built in 2007, still unsold, this listing just expired again. It started at $5.495 million and was, as of yesterday, down to $4.375, which must be a disappointment to the seller. We’ll see where the next broker places … Continue reading →

The former “Tumbledown Dick’s” in Cos Cob is no more, merely a pile of rubble. To be replaced by a bank? Speaking of banks, rumor has it that, having won the right to build a branch at the Belladonna restaurant … Continue reading →

201 Otter Rock This Belle Haven property (1893, renovated 2006) started at $8.495 back in March, 2009. Its new broker has just lowered its price to $6.575. Looks like a nice house.   58 Ridge, downtown construction new in 2010, … Continue reading →

 But at least I can still get some classy souvenirs

Kids, don’t try this at home. Police said 22-year old Nikolaus Trombley was caught on tape, stealing [a] lawnmower from East Lyme High School. Police said he stole it in the middle of the night and then took it for a ride. … Continue reading →