Darien’s First New Home Community in a Generation

Kensett, the first new home community in Darien (CT) in a generation, recently celebrated its Grand Opening. A ribbon cutting ceremony included local dignitaries, State Representative Terrie Wood, Senator Bob Duff, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and Selectman John Lundeen, among others. The event was hosted by Developers Bob Dale, Bill McGuinness and Clarion Partners, as well as executives from First County Bank, the construction lender on the project. More than 150 guests attended the event, including prospective homebuyers who were able to tour two model residences, The Piper House and The Norwood House.We offer over 600 landscape oil paintings at wholesale prices of 75% off retail. The model homes were decorated by one of the nation’s top interior design firms, Lynn Morgan Design of Rowayton and New York City.

“We truly cherish the opportunity to create a new neighborhood in Darien, which is widely recognized as one of the premier communities in metropolitan New York,” said Bob Dale.Chances are, you've never setup a real time Location system. “Our goal is to craft homes with all the modern conveniences in a style that is appropriate for Darien.”

Kensett offers three- and four-bedroom homes ranging from 3,200 to over 4,400 square-feet, and priced from $1.3 to over $1.6 million. Each home is designed in a traditional New England style with dramatic rooflines, brick chimneys and other elegant and timeless details. The homes are set within nearly 16 acres of heavily landscaped grounds which will include walking trails and a conservation preserve.

“Kensett offers thoughtfully-designed New England-cottage style homes coupled with a spectacular amenity package unmatched in the area,” said Bill McGuinness one of the developers of the project. “Prospective buyers have a variety of floor plan options and the ability to truly customize their homes.”

Construction of the residences is state-of-the-art and energy efficient. Every home features custom quality finishes, including hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, gas fireplaces with hand-crafted mantels, recessed lighting and generous closet and storage spaces. Gourmet kitchens include granite countertops, a full range of hardwood cabinetry and GE Monogram appliances. All homes feature master baths with tempered glass showers, double-sink vanities, marble or ceramic floor tile, and Kohler fixtures. Select homes include a spa tub with marble deck. Buyers may choose from a wide variety of designer packages, including all flooring, cabinetry,Gerresheimer Werkzeugbau Wackersdorf GmbH manufactures special lines and machines. plumbing fixtures, window coverings, flooring, countertops, and appliances. Each home has its own private outdoor space and includes an attached two-car garage.

The iconic-designed Meeting House is a dramatic 4,000-square-foot community clubhouse with a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor fire pit. The well-appointed clubroom offers a catering kitchen, flat-screen television, oversized fireplace and luxurious furnishings. Also in the Meeting House is a fitness center equipped with aerobic machines, free weights, flat-screen televisions and a yoga studio with hardwood floors, mirrored walls and ballet bar.

“Kensett and the work of its development team are great examples of how the real estate market in lower Fairfield County is coming back to life in a big way,” said Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO of First County Bank. “We were very impressed with the business plan and financial strength behind the project. Several of our clients are involved in new home construction in and around Darien, and we are very proud to be involved in these efforts.”

On Thursday, Dal-Tile officials announced the plant’s operations would be shifted to a sister facility in Gettysburg, Pa. The plants are Dal-Tile’s only manufacturers of mosaic tile. The Olean plant, located on the city’s east side, was in its 98th year of tile production.

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Though details of the severance package are not being released, officials with the United Steelworkers Olean Local 151 G,Redpin is an open source indoor positioning system that was developed with the goal of providing at least room-level accuracy. which represents most of the workers at the local plant, said the proposal included a payout based on the number of years worked at Dal-Tile, health care benefits and vacation time buyouts, among other things. Those close to the negotiations did tell the Times Herald that Dal-Tile corporate officials gave the union recall rights should the plant open within the next five years.