I met a charming professional couple when they called about one of my listings in Fairfield. We worked together until finding and securing their dream home, and they happily settled in.

Her Sister Was a Past Client of Mine and Recommended She Give Me A Call

Fast forward a couple of years, and I received a call from a lovely woman named Sarah who told me her sister said they loved working with me and recommended she give me a call.

Sarah wanted to transition from a large home and property in a private and remote area in Litchfield County to something that was closer to neighbors and town amenities in Fairfield County. We looked at a beautiful home in Westport that was near the town resources, but it was on a busy road and not in a neighborhood. The home was so attractive that it was tempting to make an offer. However, I had a feeling that the Fairfield Beach area might be a perfect fit for her with its vibrant energy, lots of people out and about, and being right near the bustling downtown area as well as the beach!

Slim Pickings and a Pandemic Did Not Stop Us!

So I took her to the Fairfield neighborhood, but there were only one or two homes for sale that were not the right fit. Yet, there was an old cape slated for demolition on a generous-sized property in the perfect neighborhood location. I called the builder sign, and the conversations began. Price discussions were a bit of a challenge because there were no close-by comparable sales at the price the builder wanted. Yet there were also ZERO options to choose from. The pandemic was mid-stream and prices seemed to be rising. We agreed on a price, and the contracts were signed!

However, there seemed to be an issue with getting the demolition underway. After a few weeks of no visible activity and calls to the builder, we were told that they hit a roadblock with the town issuing the demolition permit. I tried calling the town as well and did not get a response either. Finally I emailed the First Selectwoman and explained the challenge we were having. The same day I received a call from the building department and a demolition permit was issued in the next day or so afterward. The building department had been overloaded with requests for home renovation and expansion permits. But the process was now underway, and plugged along despite delays from pandemic related supply and labor shortages. Finally, at the end of December 2021, the stunning new home was ready!

Home Sweet Home!

From a humble beginning, the fabulous new home emerged after many months in the works! Here’s a video of the home’s journey.

Sarah shared her thoughts below

Please reach out to me if you or a friend are considering a move. We can have a brief consultation to discuss your plans and the market, and decide what steps make sense from there.

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