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TOP TEN THINGS
YOU WILL LOVE
About life at 128 Fan Hill Road
1. Our backyard: We have been told many times that Not only is the Monroe school system among the
our backyard is the nicest in Monroe! It includes a best in CT (Blue Ribbon and academically ranked
beautiful porch, a gunite pool with an attached spa, in top 25 in CT), we have witnessed teachers and
firepit, 1,500 square foot paver patio, unmatched administrators that tirelessly commit to giving every
rock walls, well-maintained gardens, and 1 acre of kid the optimal experience. The Superintendent is
flat grass. It also has a professionally built shed Monroe born and bred and has taken the education
with power and attic space. For many years we have of Monroe’s youth to another level. Year in and year
had the pleasure to host numerous large gatherings out, Masuk kids attend top institutions and go on to
or simply relax and enjoy family time. do great things!
2. Our historic home: Our house structure and 5. Our proximity to everything is amazing! We have
craftsmanship is one of a kind, consistent with what been so fortunate to live close to the town green
you would find in towns like Greenwich. The house where many communal activities take place. We
was originally built in 1800 but completely renovated love being able to walk to the Farmer’s Market every
from 2000 until now - the best of both vintage Friday afternoon (which has been rated one of the
and modern. The combination of wide plank floors, best in CT)! We can walk to town events such as
reclaimed ash wood, chestnut wood surrounding The Strawberry Festival, The Apple Festival, town
the windows, classic high-quality renovations and parades and many other town celebrations and
exposed beams are stunning. The solid wood doors, events on the green!
most with an old-school barn look, and beams
contrasted by a modern Kitchen and Bathrooms 6. The community is second to none! This is what
makes this a unique home. We thoroughly enjoyed separates Monroe! This is the most supportive and 8.
sparing no expense in our thoughtful renovations. generous community we have been a part of. Not
only have we developed the closest friendships,
3. Holidays and celebrations at our house are so but when our sibling (who also lived in Monroe)
memorable! In the 20+ years in the house. We tragically passed away at 40, leaving a wonderful
hosted every Christmas with family and friends! We husband (still in Monroe) and two young sons,
love the large stone fireplace and the large Family the community swiftly joined together to support
Room above the garage where games and laughter our family. Specifically, a significant amount of
were commonplace. In the summer, our home was money was raised for our tremendous brother-in-
where the weekend and holiday parties happened. law and two nephews to see them through, along 9.
We will truly miss the ability to provide that for with childcare provided by friends at no cost. We
friends, family, and teams that our kids were a part will forever be grateful to the community coming
of. If it wasn’t a barbecue or pool party, it was a together for us. And this was not limited to us, we
“Camping night” where dozens of families set up witnessed this so many times in Monroe when a
tents and we all camped out in the large backyard. family was in need.
4. Raising children in Monroe is one thing we will forever 7. Monroe has the most amazing parks and trails. If you
cherish! We moved to Monroe when our kids were are an active family who loves any outdoor activity,
2 and 5 with the hope that they would be provided you have found the right place! Wolfe Park, the
an outstanding education that exposed them to Great Hollow Lake, the trails (including right next
multiple disciplines and extracurricular activities. door in Trumbull) and Webb Mountain beautifully
