109 West Avenue, Darien, CT

Offered at $499,999. Charming Ranch style home complete with hardwood floors, spacious Living Room with fireplace, partially finished lower level adds approximately 250 sq.ft., deep private back yard with 1,200 sq.ft. vegtable garden, and attached garage.  Walking distance to train and downtown. Perfect condo alternative! .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:... [Read More...]

Take a Walk in Darien, CT ‘s Downtown Park – Tilly Pond Park

Many towns have lovely downtown areas chock full of shopping, restaurants and fun things to do. Darien, CT is one of those towns, but has one highlight that others do not – a downtown park. Tilly Pond Park is tucked just behind the Darien Train Station, between West Avenue, Lakeside Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue. It is the perfect place for stroll with your dog or whomever you’d like to take with you. My dog, Dixie, is my walking partner of choice.... [Read More...]

Winter Activities For Kids In And Around Darien, CT

These winter months can be quite challenging for a parent… It’s cold outside, snow and ice are covering the playgrounds, and there is only so much Sesame Street you can handle. Fortunately, Darien and the surrounding towns are filled with great options to keep your little ones entertained. And as an added bonus, they may learn a thing or two. • Maritime Aquarium- Opened in 1988 the South Norwalk Maritime Museum is chalk full of marine life... [Read More...]

Downtown Darien is the place to be this summer.

Each Thursday evening from now through August 27th, free, live music can be enjoyed at one of three convenient, outdoor spots.  The venue changes weekly between Grove Street Plaza, Gofer Plaza and the Plaza behind 1020 Post Road. No matter what your musical tastes include – jazz, rock & roll, or acoustic music, you are in for a great time.  The musicians play between 6pm and 10pm.  So stop by one of Darien’s terrific downtown restaurants... [Read More...]

Downtown: Darien Connecticut

Whatever most of the residents who live close to town in Darien may compromise in property size, they certainly gain in convenience. Once a sleepy town center whose main activity revolved around New York City commuters travelling to and from the Darien train station, since 2004 Darien Center has experienced dramatic growth. Entirely new structures of brick or recently refurbished buildings line the Boston Post Road and house local businesses, apartments,... [Read More...]

Middlesex Commons

Located directly across from the Darien Sport Shop, Middlesex Commons provides a pool and Clubhouse for resident’s use.  Darien’s largest condominium complex with 60 ranch and townhouse style units, all are located within a π mile of the Darien train station and Downtown Darien and are a popular option for empty nesters and commuters alike. Middlesex Commons Condominiums Hale Lane Darien, CT 06820 Year Built: 1987 Numer of Units: 60 Common Charges:... [Read More...]

Sedgewick Village Condos

Located near Darien indoor recreational facilities, many of the townhouse style condominiums at Sedgewick Village feature soaring ceilings, attractive architecture, courtyards and are also close to most Darien conveniences. Sedgewick Village Lane Darien, Ct. 06820 Year Built: 1988 Numer of Units: 37 Common Charges: $350. a month Amenities: courtyard, train, shopping, grounds, snow, trash .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float:... [Read More...]

Darien Close Condominium

Architecturally attractive and conveniently located, Darien Close townhouse style condominiums feature a pool and Clubhouse in addition to close proximity to shopping, train and local activity. Darien Close Old Kings Highway North Darien, CT 06820 Year Built: 1988 Numer of Units: 21 Common Charges: $429. a month Amenities: pool, clubhouse, walk to town, grounds, snow, trash .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:... [Read More...]