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THE STORY OF WESTPORT 173 ROSEVILLE ROAD, WESTPORT

Like many New England towns, Westport’s unique character can be traced • Restored 1885 Antique Colonial/

to the town’s roots in Native American tribes. Local Indians used the beautiful Farmhouse
shoreline for their summer camps and early settlers, charmed by the lovely locale, • 3,025 square ft.
began arriving around 1648. The area quickly developed into a bustling agricultural
and trade center with wharves, stores, taverns and homes during the Revolutionary • 5 Bedrooms
War, the local militia played a major role, engaging the retreating British in a skirmish • 3 full bathrooms
near Compo Beach where a Minuteman statue commemorates the event. It wasn’t • 1.06 Acres
until 1835 that the region became incorporated as a town, breaking off from the

original town of Fairfield. • 3 car attached garage
• Taxes: $13,095
Soon after the turn of the 20th century, Westport was again discovered, this time by
artists, writers and musicians who flocked to the town giving it a slightly bohemian, • Built: 1885
charmingly off-beat quality. The creative influx flourished and theater, music, art galleries • Central Air
appeared. Likewise and of equal enjoyment; tennis, boating and golf became popular,
and fine educational institutions were founded. Well established families brought a
beehive of cultural activity, and businessmen flocked to the town’s quality of life.

Today, the population is a comfortable mix of families, small business owners
and commuters, all drawn to the vitality of a thriving intellectual community. A

dichotomy between affluent suburbia and old New England milieu, Westport
retains all the charm of a small New England town with the gifts that come
along with obtaining the American dream. Boasting a population filled with
exceptional schools, impressive recreational programs and facilities,
a quintessential main street and a phenomenal host of eateries
and shops all drenched in cosmopolitan flair, Westport offers
something for everyone. A picture perfect marina, wonderful

sandy beaches, a town golf course, pool and skating rink are
just some of this small town’s treasures. Celebrating a
beautiful coastline on Long Island Sound, Westport
is ideally located 45 miles northeast of NYC.
Convenient to both I-95 and the Merritt
Parkway, and boasting 2 train stations,
Westport offers easy access to
major employment centers and
cultural opportunities

from Manhattan to
New Haven and
beyond.