0 Wood Is Norwalk, CT, 06854

About the Home

Enjoy the great legendary beauty of your own private island. A circa 1888 Victorian Cottage looms high & dry above sea level on a 1.6 acre island, part of a small chain known as The Norwalk Islands. 360° of breathtaking vistas take in the Connecticut shoreline, glimpses of New York skyline & North Shore of Long Island. From sunrise/sunset the ever-changing scenes capture wild life, indigenous flora, changing tides, cloud formations, weather patterns leaving one in awe, connected with nature. While Larger Islands hosted the rich and famous as noted in the description of “Tavern Island”, selling this year for $7,850,000, Wood Island is demure & romantic-hidden by nature’s canopy. Previous stewards added many worthy features & décor preserved over the years including bookcases with French Novels. Whether its’ with a cup of coffee greeting the morning sun on the back deck, or a cocktail in hand watching the sunset from the covered front porch, these gathering places stimulate artistic work, inspire astronomers, host auspicious occasions, and provide crashing pads for sheer relaxation. A Beach Stone fireplace summons you to cozy up with a Novel. the deep water dock gives options for various sized boats. A true community exists between Island owners functioning as a Maritime neighborhood watch. Numerous modern upgrades have been added while keeping the “Castaway-off the grid" appeal. Enclosed square feet is 1012 sq ft.; foot print of cottage, deck & covered porch is 1690. sq ft.