Tear down of next week? 7 Hearthstone DriveThis beautiful (to my eye) 1868 farmhouse, originally belonging to the Lockwood family, is presumably slated for destruction. There's no demolition sign posted yet but the lawn isn't being maintained and it recently sold for its land value, $1,315,000. What a shame. The owners tried selling it for $1,560,000 back in 2003-2004 but found no takers, a reflection of what's happening in Greenwich.
I've often wondered why Greenwich buyers show so little interest in antique homes. In many towns - look at Guilford or Westport, for instance, older homes are treasured but not so here. Even growing up, I noticed a dearth of old houses, even though the town was settled in 1640. What's different about Greenwich that causes its residents to disdain our heritage? I have no idea, but I do know that in the years I've been doing this gig, I've had exactly one buyer who specifically asked to see old houses. That's discouraging.
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What's different about Greenwich that causes its residents to disdain our heritage?
These days, perhaps, most Greenwich residents want their houses to be as new as their money.
And as soulless as they are themselves.
Not to mention as innocent of good taste.
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