53 Park Avenue SouthBeauty in the eye of the beholder
I've long held a sneaky sort of admiration for the builder of this house because he defied convention and built what he wanted. The only trouble with such defiance is that, eventually, the time comes to sell the damn thing. This Old Greenwich property has dropped from $2.777 million to $2.075 million and still won't move. Either the "right" buyer will finally show up - a rarity in this business, despite what many sellers want to believe - or the price will reach a level that spurs someone into action. Either way, there may be a wait.
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Any ideas on what style it is? From the photo it looks like Ginger Bread meets the Addams Family
I can only suggest that you drive by. Words fail me, whereas you can see for yourself.
It is an "interesting" house, unfortunately, no one in OG wants an "interesting" house. They want a place to raise their family. So a 3BR home with multiple floors (kitchen is on a different level than the living room, BRs are upstairs, a flat roof which means there will definitely be leaks) is going to be tough if not impossible to sell. Multiple brokers have said that this house will have to be reduced to under $2mm. Even then, it may take a few years.
Neo-Victorian, I'd say.
Not my style, but at least it shows some imagination, unlike most of the spec offerings in town.
i actually like many facets of this house (sans the sunken garage). never been inside though, if the kitchen and living room aren't on the same level i think that is more of a showstopper than the exterior. i am aware of two large townhouses in cos cob of new construction that put their main living areas in the basement due to limited space. one of those units sold at a discount and the other remains on the market.
cos cobber.
I agree - this will continue to be on the 'Market' for a long - long -time - what were they thinking? - I can hear the kids talking now - You live in this house? Your Mom and Dad must be weird!
I like it, too. Just not there. For starters, it needs to be on a lot about 4 times as big.
What is it about OG that attracts eccentric house styles? I'm thinking of that "castle" over on Oval or Summit.
I agree - this will continue to be on the 'Market' for a long - long -time - what were they thinking? - I can hear the kids talking now - You live in this house? Your Mom and Dad must be weird!
11:42 AM
That is one of the most irritating things about living in this area. Unless kids are outfitted in the same exact "yupster" attire, drive the same cars, go on the same vacations, etc... they are "weird".
Cookie cutter people. How boring.
Soon, all the normal parents can go to the same mental clinic, when reality sets in that they are really "broke". Attention Wal-Mart shoppers...
L.
Check your price reductions because this one went below $2.0m. I saw the listing and the interior of the house is beautiful if not a bit specific in terms of taste. I agree that the kitchen and living areas not on the same floor would be a big issue for me as a buyer. As for the outside, I like it. I am surprised that you don't like Chris, given that you are always balking at cookie-cutter houses. You might want to bring this back to everyone's attention with a new posting. The listing didn't have square foot number so I don't know what is the price psf.
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