Marsha Charles' Blog

Posted on 08/29/2021
Backyard Favorites to Beautify Your Garden
Photo by Helga_SM via Shutterstock When you begin to revamp your yard or garden, there comes a time to decide what exactly you’ll be growing. You’ll want plants that are hearty, beautiful and fragrant to grace your yard. Choose Hearty First, you can begin by planting ground-cover roses. These bountiful, low-growing rose varieties can provide plenty of flowers...
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Posted on 08/22/2021
New Build Kitchen Ideas
Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels Purchasing new construction offers a chance to design a kitchen that suits your needs and fulfills your preferences in terms of style. When you’re coming up with ideas for your kitchen, keep function and aesthetics in mind. Your kitchen should provide a practical place to handle everyday tasks while also adding visual appeal...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
Average Costs for Remodeling a Home with Major Upgrades
Making major upgrades to your home can allow you to design the home you’ve always wanted in terms of its style and functionality. Since these projects are larger in scope compared to minor upgrades, you should have some idea of how much they’ll end up costing you. Knowing rough figures for major upgrades can help you create a...
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Posted on 08/08/2021
4 Living Room Renovation Ideas
There are many things to consider when planning a home renovation, from the smallest projects to complete overhauls. In particular, if you’re thinking about renovating your living room it might seem like the possibilities are endless. Depending on whether your priority is adding more space or changing up the style, here are some ideas to get you started....
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Plant Care Hacks: Watering & Fertilizing Secrets to Try
Even for experienced gardeners, keeping multiple houseplants happy and thriving can be overwhelming. With all the watering, fertilizing, checking for pests and adequate sunlight, it might seem like you’re spending all of your time on the minute tasks. Luckily, there are lots of ways to make your plant care easier. Here are three simple hacks for taking better...
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Posted on 07/25/2021
A Beginner's Guide to Funding Your House-Flipping Business
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Having the cash-on-hand to buy a dilapidated house and renovate it into a profit-generating dream home takes much of the financial strain off a house flipper's shoulders. But what about that hard-working person who possesses the skills and expertise but lacks money? Does the mere fact someone doesn't have the cushion of...
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Posted on 07/18/2021
How to Keep Clutter at Bay when Selling
Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock It’s easy for a home to get out of hand with all the things that come through the door every week. Here are a few tips for keeping up with the never-ending clutter that enters your home. Create a Shoe Station Set up a location at each entry door for family...
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Posted on 08/31/2021
Video Tour - 110 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
A covered porch welcomes guests to this 5 bedroom Colonial with 4 1/2 baths including a luxurious master suite. The stately home is sited on level scenic property with rustic outdoor trails for nature lovers. A spacious living room w/fireplace opens to large covered porch and formal dining room. A sun filled breakfast room also doubles as a relaxing spot to view the picturesque rear yard and lovely sunsets. The kitchen with large island is adjacent to spacious family room with vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, butler's pantry with wet bar plus a wine refrigerator. There is also a private library/office with built-ins and wet bar on the...
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Posted on 08/31/2021
110 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 is now new to the market!
A covered porch welcomes guests to this 5 bedroom Colonial with 4 1/2 baths including a luxurious master suite. The stately home is sited on level scenic property with rustic outdoor trails for nature lovers. A spacious living room w/fireplace opens to large covered porch and formal dining room. A sun filled breakfast room also doubles as a relaxing spot to view the picturesque rear yard and lovely sunsets. The kitchen with large island is adjacent to spacious family room with vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, butler's pantry with wet bar plus a wine refrigerator. There is also a private library/office with built-ins and wet bar on the...
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Posted on 08/04/2021
Another Property Sold - 58 Lakeview Avenue #10, New Canaan, CT 06840
Pristine private townhouse with full bath on first floor, attached garage, spacious kitchen and breakfast area with bay window. The Formal dining room opens to living room with fireplace, Den/office with skylights and fireplace has French Doors leading to terrace, garden and lawn, There is also an updated full first floor bathroom, and a second floor with three spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with full bath and walk-in closet plus loft/sitting room. The lower level family room adds an additional 588 square feet of living space and has a half bath, plenty of closets and terrific storage. Looks and lives like a single family home...
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Posted on 07/20/2021
Another Property Sold - 1 Echo Hill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
The exceptional property of One Echo Hill is a 1710 masterfully renovated 5 bedroom estate set on 5.01 picturesque acres blending historic elegance & luxurious living. The bespoke kitchen designed & built by Smallbone /Peacock was imported from England & handcrafted to experience the optimal comforts of home. The great room boasts a massive fieldstone fireplace w/ reclaimed mantle, exposed beams, & original 20 inch wide plank floors. A spacious master suite includes sitting room w/fireplace, wet bar, heated travertine bathroom floors, custom copper whirlpool tub, steam shower, & walk-in closets. Additional amenities...
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Posted on 07/13/2021
Another Property Sold - 235 Canoe Hill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Return to another era in this solidly built and grand structure awaiting its next owner to transform it into their own story book home. Located in a two acre zone with almost 5 rolling acres and a tennis/sport court, this private retreat is only minutes from town. The great room is magnificent and perfect for entertaining or game room/recreation. There is an entire suite of rooms on the third floor. Wide hallways, leaded glass windows, French doors with brass hardware and a host of other amenities and details including a spacious master suite with sitting room,, bath and walk in closet. A true opportunity at an affordable price for the...
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