Connecticut

Santa Baby, Spoil me This Christmas With an Island Home in Connecticut

By Mimi Perez / December 14, 2022 /

What I enjoy the most during this time of year are the Christmas songs. My all-time favorite, much to the chagrin of most of my friends, is “Santa Baby” sung by Eartha Kitt.  As it turns out, according to a 2020 YouGov poll, my beloved song is the most hated of all Christmas songs. That…

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Summer’s an Instant Classic in Old Greenwich, Connecticut

By Candy's Dirt / June 15, 2020 /

Old Greenwich has us dreaming of sunny days by the pool. The low-key area is actually the oldest of Greenwich’s neighborhoods and offers a true small-town feel.  Mansion Global calls it a neighborhood for ‘Quieter’ money. And the two homes we feature in this Splurge vs. Steal offer so much beauty for the price!  Fall in love with…

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Great Scot! Historic Scottish Island Provides Remote Getaway

By Bethany Erickson / July 28, 2019 /
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Discover the Laid-Back Connecticut Vibe at Your Own Historic Lake Cabin

By Deb R. Brimer / April 14, 2019 /

The world has changed significantly since contractors put the first board in place on this historic lakefront Connecticut home in 1940. In addition to changing styles, trends, and innovations, the pace of society has accelerated dramatically as well, so the need to retreat from hustle and bustle stress has never been greater. But this modernized…

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On SecondShelters: Picturesque Connecticut Country Estate

By Joanna England / January 19, 2015 /

This Connecticut country estate is absolutely delicious, with a pool, gorgeous gardens, and room to run around. It also hearkens to a time when a second home wasn’t a long journey from a primary residence, says Deidre Woollard: These days we tend to think of second homes as being located as a plane flight or…

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