The house at Westport’s 8 Lowlyn Road, between Partrick Road and Crawford Road, was demolished today. Built in 1952, the two-story contemporary had 2,575-square feet and was situated on a 1.17-acre property. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 7, 2012. Lowlyn Road is sometimes referred to as Lowlyn Drive. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 30 Woody Lane
By Dave Matlow
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 30 Woody Lane, off Cross Highway, is in process. Built in 1972, the two-story contemporary has 2,028-square feet and is situated on a two-acre property. But there’s more to this teardown—the family is staying put on the property and found a unique way to have fun before demolition.
This 40-year-old house will be replaced by one twice its size. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Owner Sarah Green said that she and her husband, Mark Motyl, were parents of two boys and a girl on the way when they moved into the house in 2004 because “we liked the property a lot, but our intention was to demolish the house and replace it later on.”
She added, “One of the things we like about this property is that it backs up onto Wakeman Field. We hear the joy of kids playing ball there. What a nice sound to us.”
Green said her husband, an international bond salesman, is taking a year off from his job to assume a new role as general contractor for the construction of their new house. She said it will be a center hall colonial “with a contemporary flair” which she said will be around 5,000-square feet.
Real Estate Report: Statistics Improving
By Judy Szablak
The S&P/Case-Shiller home price indexes out today were up in April on both the 10- and 20-city measures.
This home at 6 Bobwhite Drive is listed at $1,895,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of Nicholas Fingelly Real Estate/Westport
Both figures were up 1.3 percent over the prior month, with the best city gains seen in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Phoenix.
Overall, 13 cities saw consecutive monthly gains. After 20 consecutive months of decline up until February, the news is a positive indicator although prices have continued to fall on an annual basis.
The chairman of the S&P’s Index Committee, David Blitzer said, “While one month does not make a trend, particularly during seasonally strong buying months, the combination of rising positive monthly index levels and improving annual returns is a good sign.”
Going Down: 21 Partrick Road
The house at 21 Partrick Road, near Westport’s Old Hill area, was demolished today. Built in 1961, the two-story colonial had 2,356 square feet, was situated on a 1.27-acre property and changed ownership last month for $650,000. The house was severely damaged in a fire in 2010 (See WestportNow May 15, 2010). No one was home but a family dog perished in the fire. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on April 2, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 19 Buena Vista Drive
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 19 Buena Vista Drive, in the Compo Mill area, is in process. Built in 1955, the 1 1/2-story cape has 1,536 square feet and is situated on a .17-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
Westport Property Transfers June 4 – 8, 2012
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period June 4 - 8, 2012:
Richard L. and Natacha D. Sylander to Todd M. and Ana C. Wilkowski, 14 North Ave., $740,000
Jeremy F. and Sari T. Jansen to Andrew F. and Jessica R. Wolff, 246 North Ave., $1,175,000
Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein Trs. to Regina, Lisa, Amy, and Henry Trs / Earle W. Barauer Fourth Trust, 227 Lansdowne, $841,000
Cassam Realty Partners Ltd. to Matthew Libby and Gillian Cummins, 164 Compo Road South, $990,000
Real Estate Report: Market Looking Brighter
By Judy Szablak
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders is at a five-year high.
This home at 159 Greens Farms Road is listed at $1,698,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Riverside/ Westport Beach (+) Country Homes
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo confidence index rose to 29 in June, and that is the highest it has been since May 2007. This figure exceeds the median estimate of 28 in a Bloomberg News survey.
Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, said, “This month’s modest uptick in builder confidence comes on the heels of a four-point gain in May and is reflective of the continued, gradual improvement we are seeing.”
Locally, there are 44 newly constructed homes that are on the market, which are either proposed, under some stage of construction, or completed.
Comings & Goings: Blu Parrot Takes Jasmine Spot
A new restaurant, Blu Parrot, featuring live music and a light menu, is coming to 60 Charles St. in the Saugatuck location of the former Jasmine Restaurant and onetime Arrow Restaurant. Westporter Adam Lubarsky, who owned the now closed Georgetown Saloon in Redding from 1978 to 2004, is the tenant, and a lease has been signed, according to Realtor Skip Lane. Lubarsky, a Westport resident for 56 years, was spotted outside the restaurant today and said a formal announcement is coming, “probably next week” and that he hopes to be open in the fall. Lane said, “It will be a new venue for Westport, a form of entertainment as compared to the many other restaurants that are opening in town.” He added, “The streets seem to roll up after diners leave a restaurant, but the 5,700 square feet Blue Parrot will provide live music and be a fun place.” Jasmine closed in September 2010 (See WestportNow Sept. 22, 2010) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Going Down: 15 Yankee Hill Road
The house at Westport’s 15 Yankee Hill Road, off Compo Road South, was demolished today. Built in 1979, the two-story contemporary had 5,266 square feet, was situated on a 1.01-acre property at the end of a cul-de-sac and changed hands last month for $1.65 million It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on May 21, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings & Goings: Suzie CreamCheese Closing
Suzie CreamCheese, a women’s apparel shop at 68 Church Lane, near the Christ & Holy Trinity Church, is closing by the end of the month or early July, according to owner Westporter Robin Singer. The shop has been in its present location since August 2011 after it moved from 1330 Post Road East which it occupied for six and a half years (see WestportNow July 2, 2011). “I want to do something different from the traditional retail business,” said Singer. She said her plan is to create a “pop-up” business that will expand her apparel lines to include home goods, jewelry and vintage style items. She said the pop-up shops, which will retain the Suzie CreamCheese name, will be open three times a year—at the start of fall, spring and summer. In addition, Singer plans an accompanying online business. “I expect to start around October,” she said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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