20 Cherry Valley RoadBetter to be the first born, the second wife and the third broker.
I was the first broker on this property when it was priced at $3,195,000. It's back on the market today for the third time, priced at $2,495,000. A beautiful antique house with great land and completely renovated, the owners have put far more into it than it's now priced at and, now, it's an excellent value.
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Now - the question is - can it be taken down and a new home built in its place??
Well I certainly hope not. I've always wondered why, with so many houses out there that no one will miss, builders so often concentrate on tearing down great ones. But as Mark Mariani boasted, "I never even step foot in them". Ignorance isn't bliss, but it is the sure sign of a Vandal.
There are always extravagantly exotic cars parked outside this tiny little gem. I hope to own it or one like it some day...
Great cars indeed. Did you want to buy an automobile or the house? I think the house is the better buy but these days ....
All the time and money you spend on keeping the 'Great Ones' - Chris - may not be worth living in a 'run down' old 'Barn' - health reasons alone - would be a good example of not wanting a family to live there. Plus - who wants to own a home and have the town tell you what you can do and can't do?? Too much of a hassle - just not worth it - however - that just the way I feel about these old - exotic homes - kinda like when I see that A-hole with his horse and buggy - holding up traffic and all - while going to the beach - I mean really - this is not Vermont - it is the Town Of Greenwich,Ct.
Your concept of "run down" apparently means, "not new", since this house has been completely renovated from basement to roof and everything in between. As for the town "telling you what to do" you must mean zoning and building codes, which control the use of all property, because there are no special restrictions on old houses in Greenwich - you may have confused Greenwich with NYC's historical districts.
Upkeep? Have you ever lived in a new house? In five years, you'll be discovering rotten trim, leaking windows and the bad roof your builder saddled you with. And if not, then know this: all houses need maintenance, regardless of their age.
So if you demand high ceilings, go find a new house. Other than that, the age of a house is far less important than its condition. And, for my taste, some antique houses have a charm and taste that are simply unavailable in new construction. Your opinion obviously differs, and that's fine: that's why new houses continue to be built.
And just as an aside, why would you possibly object to someone riding a carraige down Sound Beach Avenue? Have you considered anger management? I think you're letting little nothings effect your temperment and your judgement.
Good One - Chris - Gotta Love Ya!
Yes - you gave us a-lot to think about!
The property i'm sure is gorgeous. The house is really cute. But sort of small for the price...isn't it? over $1,000 a foot? plus the elementary school district isn't one of the more attractive ones.
Next time I see that horse and buggy - I'm going to tell him - Chris Fountain - said to be nice - and to stop calling him an A-hole!!
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