Just 47 miles northeast of Manhattan, Westport is located on the Connecticut shore of the Long Island Sound between Norwalk and Fairfield in Fairfield County. Covering 22 miles with a population of 25,000, Westport is a vital and colorful community, rich in history yet completely up-to-date and ready to offer an exceptional quality of life. Easy access to the Connecticut Turnpike, The Merritt Parkway and Metro North Railroad, has made Westport a long time haven for commuters to Manhattan, Westchester and nearby towns.




Just 50 miles northeast of Manhattan, Weston is adjacent to Wesport, which is located on the Connecticut shore of the Long Island Sound between  Norwalk and Fairfield in Fairfield County. Covering 19.9 miles with a population of 9,090, Westport is a vital and colorful community, rich in history yet completely up-to-date and ready to offer an exceptional quality of life. Easy access to the Connecticut Turnpike, The Merritt Parkway and Metro North Railroad, has made Weston a long time haven for commuters to Manhattan, Westchester and nearby towns.




Wilton is 55 miles from midtown Manhattan and is within easy driving distance of Norwalk, other major Connecticut business centers and Westchester County, New York.

The Town is accessible from Routes 7, 33, and 106.  It is an hour from Grand Central Station on the New Haven Line of Metro-North Railroad; LaGuardia, Kennedy and Westchester County airports are all within a convenient distance.

Five miles of shorefront along Long Island Sound provide fine beaches and excellent boating. Located just 50 miles northeast of New York City, and 25 miles southwest of New Haven, Fairfield is convenient to both areas for commuters. Trains to New York City take approximately 70 minutes from the Fairfield and Southport stations.  Sixteen commuter trains run during peak morning hours, and hourly thereafter.  Public transportation is available by bus along routes reestablished by the greater Bus District.

 

Time to Move >Housing Considerations The impending arrival of a new baby is an important catalyst for many couples to plan a move. You may need more space or prefer a larger yard or a street with less traffic. Having a baby represents a profound change in life. Your thoughts about housing suddenly begin to include considerations about schools, neighborhood playgrounds, and other families with young children. If you plan to enlarge your family in the near future, it is a good idea to assess your real estate needs early in the planning stage. If you have a condominium or smaller house which you have to sell in order to buy a new home, talk to us about placing your current home on the market now. It could take a while for it to close, even if we find buyers relatively quickly. Most real estate agents have stories of closing attorneys bringing paperwork to the maternity ward. While this may provide witty repartee for the agent, it is not a lot of fun for the new parents trying to work out the last minute details of a major move when the baby is about to arrive. See All Tips In The "Time to Move" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

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