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TOP TEN THINGS
YOU WILL LOVE
About life at 217 Greenbriar Road
1. The house itself has really been an oasis for us. The year-round. The area also offers opportunities for
layout is such that even with five people in the house boating, fishing in both fresh and saltwater, and
we all have our own separate space to be alone and easy access to the Bridgeport ferry to Long Island
have privacy, and there is also plenty of space for and its magnificent surroundings.
everyone to come together. This was especially
important during the pandemic, when everyone 6. Personally, I love having separate walk-in closets.
could have a nice mix of privacy and together time. The closets are big enough that all of my clothes
fit inside my closet, and I love having a space for
2. We loved being able to walk the kids to school every my things that is just mine. I also love that the
day when they were in elementary school. We would bedroom is big enough to fit a king size bed and a
put the dog on the leash, and walk a block and a makeup table.
half to Osborn Hill school, and we would be greeted
by Mike the crossing guard every day, which just 7. Living at 217 Greenbriar Road has allowed us to
made the whole experience really warm and special. enjoy the natural wonders of Fairfield's beaches
The school itself is amazing and the kids really have and Lake Mohican, with its extensive dog-friendly
gotten a top-notch education in the entire Fairfield hiking trails. We also appreciate the proximity to
Public school system. fantastic farms like Silverman's Farm, where we can
go apple picking in the fall and find great produce
3. In addition, being one block from the Butkus Pond year-round. The area also offers opportunities
Preserve has been amazing. In the winter, the pond for boating, fishing in both fresh and saltwater,
freezes over and the kids skate there. And in the and easy access to the Bridgeport ferry and its
spring and summer, we put our kayaks on the pond, magnificent surroundings.
and that’s also been a lot of fun. It’s also just a
beautiful place to walk and bring the dog and relax. 8. Sometimes to get a house this large you need to be
in a much more secluded lot, which really separates
4. From apple orchards to sailboats on the Long Island you from your neighbors. Here, the house provided
Sound and a lively beach scene, there are countless all the space that we needed while also giving us a
ways to enjoy the beauty of the area. Additionally, really warm, wonderful neighborhood.
the coastline offers scenic hiking trails, and there is
a wide variety of fabulous restaurants representing 9. Our kind and thoughtful neighbors really made living
a wide array of recipes from around the world here at Greenbriar Road an amazing experience for
Most importantly, Fairfield is known for its top- the last 26 years. I don’t think we could have found
notch schools, which provide excellent academics, more kindhearted neighbors to have! We all look
instill civic responsibility, and promote a culture of out for each other, even after all this time!
kindness and decency.
10. As our family lives in the tri-state area, commuting
5. Living at 217 Greenbriar Road has allowed us to was always so easy and accessible! We have I-95 and
enjoy the natural wonders of Fairfield's beaches the Merritt right there as 2 options, and the Metro
and Lake Mohican, with its extensive dog-friendly North for a quick and easy train ride to the City!
hiking trails. We also appreciate the proximity to
fantastic farms like Silverman's Farm, where we can
go apple picking in the fall and find great produce
