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TOP 10 THINGS WE'LL MISS ABOUT LIFE AT1881 BURR STREET
1. The extremely well thought out floorplan with perfect flow! The rooms on the
first level open to each other which allows us to entertain with ease, and all roads
lead to the kitchen which has been the soul of our home. With all bedrooms upstairs,
we were happy to have our son (and sometimes his friends) on the same level, just down
the hall, when he was growing up.

2. The spacious rooms give us loads of flexibility for our busy lifestyle and numerous areas to
work from home without interruption. The cathedral ceilings in the Family / Sun room and our
Primary bedroom are so uplifting and the skylights bring in plenty of natural light even on the
cloudiest of days.
3. With one of us commuting to NYC on a regular basis... we could not ask for a better location. Takes
10 minutes to catch the Metro North express train at Fairfield station ..straight down Burr to MillPlain
and we are there with no traffic lights! It is the same distance to catch I-95 at exit 24, and the Merritt
Parkway Exit 44 is literally 5 minutes away if we choose to drive.
4 We love our 2 acre lot for so many reasons...it is level so we are able to plan any activity which was
great for our son's sports and lawn games. It was the neighborhood gathering place for kids...which
we loved. It is also very private..even in front as our long circular driveway sets us far back from the
road. We are able to have everything we love within our property...a pool surrounded by gardens, a
tennis court, a barn for storage ...and still have open space to enjoy.
5. If we had to choose a favorite room or area of the house, we'd have to say the Family Room
leading through the Sun room onto the deck and beyond. It is a nurturing yet refreshing haven for us
that blends the indoors and outdoors.It is just off the Kitchen which was perfect for our family as our
son was growing...and is an excellent gathering spot for casual get-togethers.
6. The two Primary Suites at opposite ends of the 2nd level. The suite with the cathedral ceiling
and palladian window has a carrara marble Bath with soaking tub and rain shower, so it is truly
a haven after a long day and a perfect place to wake up and greet the day with so much natural
light. The other Primary Suite is also private...it has dual closets in the Bedroom as well and it's
own marble Bath for our visitors' comfort.
7. Our pool within a lush "secret" garden of mature plantings is another favorite place to
relax. The pool was recently redone, including the addition of bluestone decks that provide a
lounge within this amazing space...and of course the heated pool is excellent for exercise or a
refreshing dip.
8. We love the fieldstone walls called "farmers' walls" surrounding our 2 acre lot. Stone walls are
a signature feature of Connecticut landscape and we are fortunate to have views of these iconic
structures from every window.

9. Our Tennis Court holds special meaning for us as we had it built when our son decided
at the age of 5 that he wanted to train for professional tennis! The court is set at the back of
our property, beyond the pool, and it is also fenced and private with a Har-Tru surface. After
developing his skills and practice, he played with the collegiate team at Sacred Heart University
and entered the pro circuit. Needless to say...we have very fond memories of the court being built
and our son's enjoyment of it through the years!
10. Living in the town of Fairfield, and the neighborhood of Greenfield Hill, has given us a convenient
yet private lifestyle beyond compare. The Connecticut Audubon is two minutes up the road and we
have enjoyed nature walks there in all four seasons. Burr Elementary is a short walk or drive away. The
town offers the best of everything at our fingertips...and 5 beaches..plus we have easy access to NYC.