Darien

 

Primarily a commuter town, Darien Real Estate is within the smallest city on Connecticut's posh, beautiful Gold Coast. Here, you'll find a peaceful, coastal community with architecturally diverse homes and a vibrant downtown area. Darien's downtown is currently undergoing several significant renovations, including projects to build a more eco-friendly town, more stores, new housing developments, and more.

 

Perhaps the biggest draw to this small, idyllic town is its convenience to New York City. With two local train stations, Norton Heights and The Darien, residents can get to the city in under an hour, a significant draw to anyone commuting from here to the city for work. While there is plenty to do in NYC, Darien isn't without its own delights, including several beaches, well-tended parks, sophisticated country clubs, and a world-class library.

 

Being so close to New York City is one of Darien's most distinguishing traits. Residents attracted to the area are primarily young families and professionals who work in the city and enjoy raising their kids in a quiet neighborhood close to some of the state's top-rated public schools and the lowest property tax rates. Darien also boasts a bustling downtown shopping area alongside the Noroton Heights Shopping Center, which features high-end national chain stores and curated mom-and-pop stores.

 

Homes for sale in Darien are mostly divided into small neighborhoods and a few larger divisions like Downtown and Noroton. In the southern part of town, the historical Long Neck Point is considered one of the best places to live in America.

 

Darien boasts several prestigious private clubs, including three country clubs (The Country Club of Darien, Wee Burn Country Club, and Woodway Country Club), a swim and tennis club, a yacht club at Noroton Heights, and the Pear Tree Point Beach Boat Club.

With three floors featuring a mixture of designer clothing, accessories, gifts, and sporting equipment for men, women, and children, Darien Sport Shop has an extensive inventory of notable and popular brands. Whether you're looking for Kinross, Peter Millar, or AG Jeans, you're likely to find it here!

 

Darien is also home to several great local restaurants like The Goose American Bistro & Bar. The Goose is a modern tavern space complete with skylights and a fireplace. Ten Twenty Post is a more upscale bistro for those who like the bar scene and seafood, as they offer a mixture of French and American cuisine.

 

Rory's Restaurant is a neighborhood staple perfect for a late-night meal or a big brunch. Known for its easygoing vibe and relaxed setting, Rory's is the perfect place to load up on classic comfort food. Scena is a cozy wine bar and restaurant featuring delicious Italian food and a full bar with a wood-burning brick oven.

Every week, Fairfield County hosts a mid-week farmer's market in Darien at the Goodwives Shopping Center. Local farmers and food producers attend to sell everything from fresh vegetables and fruits to herbs, berries, baked goods, spices, and more.

 

Darien has several great beaches and parks, with Weed Beach and Pear Tree Point Beach being two of the most popular. Weed Beach stretches across 22 acres and includes tennis courts, children's play areas, picnic areas, a fitness trail, an operational concession stand, and a public beach that opens in the summer months.

 

Located off of Pear Tree Point Road is Pear Tree Point Beach, a mid-sized beach area offering plenty of amenities like picnic areas with tables and grills, a gazebo, a bathhouse, and a full-operational concession stand. Pear Tree Point is also the home of the Darien Boat Club.

Darien is known for having some of the top-rated public schools in Connecticut.