Monday, November 09, 2026

Sponsors

Real Estate

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 128 Beachside Ave.

WestportNow.com Image
An application for a permit to demolish the houses at 126 and 128 Beachside Ave., Westport’s “Gold Coast,” is in process. The 1930s almost 10,000-square foot home at 128 Beachside (above) includes 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms and was built by H. Smith Richardson, a Richardson-Vicks pharmaceutical company scion. The Historic District Commission voted Tuesday night not to delay the demolition. The $20 million sale in October of three adjoining parcels on almost seven acres overlooking Long Island Sound was Westport’s second largest residential real estate transaction. (See WestportNow Oct. 30, 2010) The combined teardowns dwarf the 2005 teardown of a property at 100 Beachside Ave, that sold for $14.6 million which was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 29, 2005. At the time, that sale was Westport’s most expensive residential transaction. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 126 Beachside Ave.

WestportNow.com Image
An application for a permit to demolish the houses at 126 and 128 Beachside Ave. in Westport’s Greens Farms area, is in process.  Built in 1981, the house at 126 Beachside (above, pictured from rear overlooking Long Island Sound) is a two-story custom contemporary, has 4,716 square feet and is situated on a 2.48 acre property. It was part of a $20 million sale in October of three adjoining parcels on almost seven acres that was Westport’s second largest residential real estate transaction. (See WestportNow Oct. 30, 2010). (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings and Goings: Roundabout Moving to Post Road East

WestportNow.com Image
The Roundabout women’s apparel shop, 170 Post Road West near the former Saab dealership, is relocating to Village Center Plaza, 606 Post Road East—the shopping strip across the street from the Fresh Market.  Roundabout, which sells “designer closeouts and consignment” clothing has been in its present location for more than 20 years, according to the store manager. A sign says the move will occur in the spring. Gary Kowalsky of Kowalsky Brothers, the landlord, said the soon-to-be-occupied storefront was previously occupied by Dynamic Martial Arts which relocated to 645 Post Road East in the shopping strip anchored by Patio.com. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Cheryl Scott-Daniels Named Realtor of the Year

Cheryl Scott-Daniels of Westport has been named the 2010 State Realtor of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Realtors, Inc. WestportNow.com Image
Cheryl Scott-Daniels: former business executive. Contributed photo

The award is given annually to one Realtor who displays commitment, leadership and great dedication to the Realtor trade association at the state, national and local levels.

Scott-Daniels, the state group’s treasurer, has served on its board of directors since 1997.The holder of a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing, and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, she was a vice president of marketing at both Revlon and Max Factor prior to entering the real estate business.

Scott-Daniels started her real estate career in 1988 and obtained her broker’s license in 1990. She owns her own office, ERA Select Homes in Westport, with agents servicing lower Fairfield County. She was licensed as an appraiser for 18 years and is a Notary Public. The Mid-Fairfield County Association of Realtors elected her as Realtor of the Year in 1993, 2002 and 2006.

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 7 North Ave.

WestportNow.com Image
An application for a permit to demolish the barn at Westport’s 7 North Ave., near Long Lots Road, is in process. Built in 1900, the barn has been deemed by town building officials as structurally unsafe for occupancy.  A new timber frame barn will be erected in its place. The old barn timbers will be recycled to the extent possible and the existing house will be restored, according to builder Rick Benson. Because the structure 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 November 22 – 26, 2010

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Nov. 22 - 26, 2010:

Carla K. Cohn to Kenneth D. and Lisa C. Keusch, 21 Punch Bowl Drive, $1,345,000WN property.jpg

Robert J. Lord Jr. to Kenneth Christopher Hart and Rachel Ann Patterson Moore, 2 Linden Street, $513,000

Patrick R. and Jennifer A. Prosek to Lynn D. and Lavonne R. Kramer, 9 Old Mill Road, $1,000,000

Lynn D. and Lavonne R. Kramer to Patrick R. and Jennifer Lebedis Prosek Trs., 80 Compo Mill Cove, $2,350,000

Comings and Goings: True Grace II – 1850 Post Road East

WestportNow.com Image
Another Westport business that caters to personal care, the spa True Grace II, has opened at 1850 Post Road East in the shopping center anchored by HomeGoods. The owner, Grace Choe, said, “I love Westport customers—they are very kind, they take care of themselves, have good personalities and are wealthy.”  Choe owns another True Grace spa at 44 Main St. which she said replaced the Spa at Port in February, 2010.  Choe, a resident of Westchester County, said she started her spa business in Armonk, N.Y. in 1998 and subsequently opened a second one there, and then one in Darien. True Grace II offers pedicures, manicures, body massages, face and body waxing and skin care services. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 14 Canal Road

WestportNow.com Image
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 14 Canal Road in the Saugatuck Shores area, is in process. Built in 1910, the two-story conventional house has 1,920 square feet and is situated on a .54-acre waterfront 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