$10,800 / Month
1005 Old Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba | — |
About This Property
Enjoy IN-TOWN LIVING at it's very best! Experience all the picturesque Town of Fairfield has to offer from this beautiful home on the historic Old Post Rd. A short walk to the train (no need for a car or parking permit) & only 500 ft to the Post Rd, centrally located Community Theatre & downtown restaurants, coffee & ice cream shops, University book store, boutique shopping & renowned summer concert series & Farmer's Market at the historic Fairfield gazebo. A longer walk (or short bike ride) gives quick & easy access to Fairfield's beaches, marina & Audubon Preserve. This stunning 1756 home, known as the The C.W. Thorpe House, showcases all the beauty & charm of an antique home w/ modern updates. Gorgeous & open updated Chef's Kitchen, Stunning Informal dining area w/gas f/p & walls of windows, Formal DR, oversized FR w/built-ins & gas f/p that flows to spacious flagstone patio perfect for outdoor entertaining & dining, Front parlor/LR w/gas f/p, Lg Mud Rm w/cubbies, storage, and 1st Floor W/D. Ample storage in Partially Finished LL w/ Wine Cellar w/ decorative f/p & copper ceilings, Lg Cedar Closet, & addt'l ReFridge. Detached 2 car garage w/loft storage. Given its in-town location, this home features a private & majestic outdoor setting on a flat 1/2 ac w/ flowering cherry & crab apple trees, expansive backyard & side lawn. A small, raised patio off of the Formal DR, offers the perfect perch to enjoy Fairfield's Historic Memorial Day parade! A property not to be missed!
1005 Old Post Rd is a house located in Fairfield County and the 06824 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Fairfield attendance zone.
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Overlooking Long Island Sound, Fairfield is a historic community on the west side of Bridgeport. Most of the city’s landscape is covered by cozy residential neighborhoods and lush public parks, with a thriving commercial district along Black Rock Turnpike near the center of town. The charming Downtown area is full of red brick storefronts and tree-shaded sidewalks, forming a popular walkable hangout for locals.
Just north of Downtown, Fairfield University enrolls about 5,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Boasting a terrific public school system and a low crime rate, Fairfield is a particularly desirable option for folks raising families.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 17.9 mi |
1005 Old Post Rd is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from Fairfield University. It is also near University of Bridgeport and Sacred Heart University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
445 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
389 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
771 Students
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,498 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
283 Students
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
83 Students
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Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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1005 Old Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824