Timeless colonial in marvelous mid-country setting
Four-bedroom home is part of a quiet and friendly neighborhood
Compass Connecticut’s Karen Colella is the listing agent for 103 Husted Lane, Greenwich – a four-bedroom, four-bath and 4,351-square-foot colonial that debuted on the site in the mid 1930s. The current asking price for the 1.38-acre mid-country property is $2.795 million.
The seller spoke of the property with great affection, especially how the house and the yard played host to family and friends over the years, and how the neighborhood’s children often came to play in the enchanting backyard.
With her family, she moved into the home in 2009. She recalled some of the characteristics of the property that stood out to her when she was the buyer: “I just loved the setting and the street, the proximity to town, the pond. It was so quiet and peaceful.”
The house had been meticulously maintained and was patently charming, she recalled. It didn’t require many improvements. However, she did update the kitchen cabinets and added 30-foot trees to the landscaping, rendering the yard even more private. More recently, she had the house freshly painted.
The main entrance of the home opens into a foyer and entry hall, with stairs that ascend up to the second floor. To the left, there’s an expansive formal living room, and to the right, the formal dining room and library are found. The formal dining room opens to the eat-in kitchen, which has both bar seating and a breakfast room.
The homeowner pointed to the archway transition into the sunroom as one example of the house’s special architectural and de
sign details. It also has “nice flow” from room to room, including the kitchen, which opens to the family room and out to the backyard patio.
“It’s a very workable kitchen, with a nice triangle between the stove, the sink and the refrigerator,” she noted.
The first floor also affords a powder room, laundry and a mudroom with access to the attached two-car garage.
The home’s family room and kitchen were the interior spaces that saw the lion’s share of family activities. The sunroom was a quieter sanctuary.
“The sunroom overlooks the pond,” the seller explained. “It was our favorite place for Sunday morning coffee, and like the family room, it opens up to the patio.”
Another room the homeowner appreciated was the second-level office, which has a lovely view of
the backyard. Her Realtor suggested that the sunroom might make for a nice home office, as well – a feature that ranks particularly high on buyers’ wish lists today.
In addition to the office, the second level is where all four bedrooms are positioned, including the primary suite, and a bonus room that could be leveraged as play space or a rec room, perhaps. One of the bedrooms worked well as accommodations for live-in staff, the seller pointed out.
With 1.38 acres of land, the lot affords plenty of recreational space, yet is manageable to maintain.
Asked how often her family enjoyed the covered porch and patio, the seller said, “All the time. We lived out there! … All the neighbors would come to our house, because we had a cool, fun yard.” For example, a stream feeds into the pond, with a charming little foot bridge crossing over it.
The homeowner suggested that the pond may not appeal to every buyer, but for anyone who appreciates unspoiled nature, the tranquil sound of trickling water, and views of spectacular birds – like the herons and egrets that visit the pond – it’s idyllic.
She described the neighborhood as friendly and supportive, and recalled how wonderful the setting was for her children, who could safely walk to and from friends’ homes. She also reported that her children and the entire family had exceptional experiences with both the local public and private schools. “North Street School is a coveted school district,” she noted.
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