Marsha Charles' Blog

Posted on 08/23/2020
Top Benefits of Living on a Corner Lot
Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels Since they see a lot more traffic than their inset counterparts, homes on the corner lot receive a lot of flak. As a result of these rumors, homebuyers might feel their hopes fall as they encounter the otherwise perfect house situated on these open properties. Much to their relief, however, many find that...
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Posted on 08/16/2020
Recipe: Traditional Italian Macaroni Soup
Image by Valter Cirillo from Pixabay In Italy, it's long been a cherished tradition to harvest beans, place the pods over the ground under the autumn sun, then store the sun-dried beans for wintertime. On brisk days, beans would be cooked up with a medley of vegetables and pasta. When the cook tossed dry pasta tossed into the...
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Posted on 08/09/2020
How to Transform Your Room and Stay in Budget
Photo by Dominika Roseclay via Pexels Giving your space a much-needed makeover doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. Whether you want to recreate the space for a party, prepare for a sale, or simply make an old room look new, here's a solution for you. Use these tips to completely transform your room in...
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Posted on 08/02/2020
Housing Trends to Watch in 2020
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay So what will 2020 bring to the real estate market? While market trends can, and do, change on a whim, some activity seems to be easier to predict. If you’re entering the market this year as a buyer or seller, having a better understanding of these trends will help you make informed...
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Posted on 08/22/2020
Another Property Sold - 358 Turtle Back Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Picturesque Dutch Colonial with Picket Fence and gorgeous pool setting in terrific neighborhood for walking or biking. Spacious foyer opens to living room with fireplace and Formal dining room. There are two family rooms on the first floor and a sun filled kitchen with granite counters and upscale appliances that opens to deck and private inviting gorgeous pool. There is a spacious master suite on the second floor and a separate en-suite bedroom and bath for guests plus two additional bedrooms and an office with built-ins. The lower level has a recreation room and plenty of space for a workshop or extra storage. This house has so much to...
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Posted on 08/19/2020
317 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 now has a new price of $1,995,000!
An oasis, smack in the middle of town! This is a custom built home on Elm Street with vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and luxurious first floor master suite on a professionally landscaped acre with ample lawn for playing and huge area set up for basketball and outdoor sports. Safety and serenity at the end of a private lane yet only a 5 minute walk to stores, shops, restaurants and train. This solidly built stone and shingle home has everything including a waterfall into a fish pond, pool site and a three car garage. Sliding French doors with transom windows across the back of the house offer amazing light and access to terraces perfect...
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Posted on 08/13/2020
Another Property Sold - 123 Colonial Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Your new oasis waits you. Escape from the hustle and bustle and have your own private natural world. Fresh, light and ready for today's buyer with so many improvements and updates. The most flexible & versatile floor plan offering functional, livable & open flow. New Canaan's most amazing Great Room w/Cathedral Ceiling & Children's Play Loft. Nothing like it on the market today. Fantastic spacious Master Suite w/balcony. Open eat in kitchen w/access to flexible space. So many choices, private study, sunny solarium, Living Rm w/FP, Dining Rm, Family Rm w/FP, office or playroom & more. Incredibly private landscaped property...
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Posted on 08/09/2020
Another Property Sold - 1277 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Set back from the main road sits an inviting and stylish classic colonial renovated and decorated beautifully. Almost 2.5 acres of park-like property offers beauty and privacy. Chef’s eat-in kitchen with professional appliances, granite counters, and an adjoining breakfast room. Formal living and dining rooms and a bright sunroom with coffered ceiling and French doors leading to a pool site. Five spacious bedrooms including the master with spa bath and balcony overlooking the property. Modern amenities including a finished recreation room, mudroom with cubbies, library with fireplace and built-ins, hardwood floors and stunning moldings...
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Posted on 08/07/2020
Another Property Sold - 713 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Character and scenic storybook setting are hallmarks of this totally renovated charming Colonial located on bucolic private property. Featuring a spacious living room w/fireplace, private library w/fireplace perfect for home office, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, family room with beams and exposed brick fireplace leading to sunroom opening to terrace. The second floor features a separate master suite with marble bath and walk in closet and three additional bedrooms and full bath. There is a finished playroom on the lower level and also separate storage space if wine cellar is desired. Start building memories in this truly special home...
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Posted on 08/03/2020
Another Property Sold - 50 East Maple Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Walk to everything including the train from this quality built 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Colonial featuring 9' ceilings, detailed moldings, sparkling stainless steel kitchen w/over-sized eating island adjacent to family room w/stone fireplace. French doors open to blue stone terrace w/built-in grill & professionally landscaped fenced rear yard perfect for play or garden parties. The spacious living room & dining room is ideal for entertaining. There is a private home office on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features a large office w/built-ins along with a luxurious master suite & sitting rm. This perfectly sized home offers unlimited...
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Posted on 08/01/2020
5 Edgerton Street, Darien, CT 06820 is now new to the market!
Totally renovated classic home with professionally landscaped level fenced yard and garages for 3 cars, Gourmet kitchen with quartzite counters, white cabinetry and heated limestone floor opens to sun filled breakfast room, family room plus welcoming rear yard and over sized terrace with fire pit perfect for outdoor entertaining. The formal living with fireplace is adjacent to dining room . There is a spacious master bedroom suite with luxurious marble bath, three additional bedrooms with marble hall bath and a finished third floor perfect for office, studio or play. Recent improvements include new windows in master bedroom, new air...
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Posted on 07/29/2020
Video Tour - 229 Woodridge Circle, New Canaan, CT 06840
Stunning 6 BR Colonial with heated salt water pool privately located in a convenient neighborhood ideal for walking and biking. Perfect floor plan offers formal and informal living areas including a spacious library/office with fireplace on the first floor. Hi-tech kitchen with quartz counters opens to family room with stone fireplace and over sized terrace with grill. Amazing walk out lower level with complete gym, 2nd family room with stone fireplace, media room , bar and 1 1/2 baths. Convenient to town with shops, restaurants and...
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