Category: Real Estate - Page 163

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Comings & Goings: W Salon Moves to 1391 Post Road East

W Hair & Color Salon, after eight years at 1869 Post Road East, has relocated to 1391 Post Road East, next to Balducci’s, in the space previously occupied by Fovama Rugs, which closed in July 2013. Owner Letisha “Tish” Blanckaert said business, which now includes 10 stylists, “has grown so much we had to move for functionality reasons—much bigger space and more parking.” She said the new space has 3,000 square feet compared to 1,800 at her former location. Blanckaert said the public is invited to a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sunday, October 12th, 2014

Comings & Goings: Rebar Fitness to Saugatuck West Bank

Rebar Engineered Fitness will open next week on Wilton Road in the rear of National Hall, 8 Post Road West. Husband and wife co-owners Danny Clark, 30, and Abby, 29, of Wilton said they relocated from Idaho, where they sold their fitness business earlier this year to be closer to their East Coast families. An accomplished competitive fitness athlete, Danny Clark earned a bronze medal in the 2012 FILA World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Krakow, Poland. Rebar, not a franchise or chain but a privately owned business, invites the public to an open house introductory event on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 28 Harbor Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 28 Harbor Road, in the Saugatuck Shores area, is in process. Built in 1972, the one-story raised ranch has 2,882 square feet, is situated on a .29-acre property and, according to assessor records last changed ownership in September 1998 for $690,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings & Goings: Mansion Clam House Closes

The Mansion Clam House, 541 Riverside Ave., is closed. Multiple phone calls to the restaurant are answered with a recording that the mailbox is full and cannot take messages. The sign over the front door is gone and the shades are drawn. The ownership of the iconic restaurant in Westport’s Saugatuck section attracted notoriety in 2012 when a now former owner, Soozie Folsom, pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.3 million from three charitable foundations when working as a financial manager of a Westport-based accounting firm. (See WestportNow Aug. 1. 2013) According to the restaurant website, which makes no mention of it being closed, the restaurant has been there since 1958 on the site of a former “fried clam shack.” The property, which includes the adjoining Julian’s Brick Oven Pizza, changed hands in April for $2.1 million. The listing said the building was built in 1900. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, October 10th, 2014

Real Estate Report: New Homes Are Hot

By Judy Szablak

It seems that Westporters just can’t get enough of new homes. Out of town buyers are also clamoring for new construction as well.

Featured Home: This home at 2 Brook Lane is listed at $2,295,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of Granite Studios

Interestingly enough, we seem to be seeing more and more transitional finishes in these new homes, and the style also appears to be resonating very well with buyers.

The term “transitional” refers more to the interior decor, and is further expressed by bright whites, cool grays, and a perfect blend of traditional style with a very slight contemporary flavor, which translates to a sophisticated and timeless ambiance.

Currently, there are 68 homes on the market that were built in either 2013 or 2014, and these homes have an average listing price of $3,004,243.

Westport Property Transfers Sept. 22 – 26, 2014

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Sept. 22 - 26, 2014:

Richfield Real Estate Investment LLC to Francis A. Enos and Robin L. Cautin, 131 Morningside Drive South, $2,000,000

Judith Bach to 29 Compo Beach Road LLC, 29 Compo Beach Road South, $660,000

Arthur Bach Pour Over Family Trust to 29 Compo Beach Road LLC, 29 Compo Beach Road South 50% interest, $660,000

Amy M. and Edward M. Nebens to Dov A. and Jennifer Sterling Goldstein, 2 Woodhill Road, $2,225,000

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 49 Hillspoint Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 49 Hillspoint Road is in process. Built in 1966, the two-story colonial has 2,500 square feet, is situated on a 1.03-acre property and changed ownership last month for $930,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings & Goings: New Home for Patio.com

After 25 years at 645 Post Road East, Patio.com, the outdoor furniture and patio accessories store, has relocated to a new retail building at 919 Post Road East at the intersection of Cedar Road and near the Sherwood Diner. The site until 2010 was home to the Cedar Brook Café, said to be the nation’s oldest, continuously operating gay bar, which closed after 71 years. Westporter Phil Ross, co-owner of Patio.com with his older brothers David and Mitch, said he decided to relocate when the new owners of its former location doubled the rent. “Even though our new space, 4,000 square feet, has about 25 percent less square footage than our former location, we are very pleased to remain on Post Road East,” he said. Ross said Patio.com, which first opened in Westport in 1980, has since expanded to 13 locations in Connecticut, New York, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Monday, October 6th, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 63 Valley Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 63 Valley Road, off Greens Farms Road, is in process. Built in 1952, the 1 1/2-story cape has 1,342 square feet and is situated on a .22-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Saturday, October 4th, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 104 Easton Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at 104 Easton Road, in Westport’s Coleytown section, is in process. Built in 1940 with its origin dating to 1810, according to the Town Assessor records, the 1 3/4-story conventional style house has 1,652 square feet and is situated on a 1.65-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com