Elegant Rowayton colonial
Five-bedroom located on 0.27 acres in ideal location
Built in 2008, the five-bedroom colonial at 9 Milton Place is listed for sale by Compass Connecticut’s Kelly Connell. The asking price for the Rowayton Village home — which sits adjacent to the town park — is $1.849 million.
“Location, location, location,” the home’s seller recalled what was most appealing when he discovered the property in 2009, when he was the buyer.
“Rowayton homes can be extremely close to one another,” he added. “This property has the unique feature of an open space for a direct neighbor. Having privacy while being in town has been one of the most enjoyable features of this home. The park, which is next door, is also the town sledding hill. On a snowy morning, it looks like a Norman Rockwell painting out the window of the master bedroom.”
With 4,092 square feet of living space, this home affords open-plan living, 9-foot-high ceilings, highend appliances and special design details — custom built-ins, for example.
“As we know, the kitchen is the hub of the family home, and ours is no different,” the homeowner said. “Holiday gatherings tend to migrate to the kitchen, where there is room enough for the enjoyment of the browsing eater and the chef to coexist. The oversized window behind the sink offers fabulous sunset views, as well as lovely waterfowl sightings with the Five Mile River being so close. While washing dishes on Thanksgiving morning, we enjoyed a Bald Eagle sighting.”
The home has a total of five bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling, sitting area, two walk-in closets and a luxe bath. The master bath is designed with double vanity sinks, a jetted tub and separate custom shower.
Of the additional four bedrooms, two have en-suite baths.
The third level of the home has a bonus-room space that enjoys water views. It could be leveraged by the next residents as playroom space, a home office, secondary family room, or even as accommodations for live-in staff.
Though the current owner has maintained the property, it didn’t require much in the way of major improvements, for it was built in just 2008. Still, he’s done some things to prepare it for the market, including fresh coats of paint and refinishing the hardwood floors.
One of the few major homeimprovement projects the owner took on was adding a large mahogany deck off the rear of the home.
“That has become one of the most popular spaces in the milder months. … With the open space to the north and the River to the west, there is a real feeling of open air — a truly special feature in a town known for its close neighbors,” the homeowner noted. “The backyard also features a private enclosed outdoor shower, where sandy kids or dogs can clean off and adults certainly enjoy.”
This property also offers a finished
basement that’s been plumbed for a wet bar and has an abundance of storage space.
Buyers considering Rowayton will appreciate the lifestyle of this coast Connecticut community. The 0.27-acre lot is situated within walking distance to local attractions and conveniences, including the beach, Rowayton’s village center, restaurants and shopping.
“Rowayton has a classic small New England seacoast town vibe. … The Rowayton Market, Sails, Rowayton Pizza, Brendans 101 and Rowayton Seafood are all in walking distance. What’s better on a summer afternoon that having a cocktail and a lobster roll a stroll away from home,” the seller suggested.