Name: Mid-C Frank and Alan
Location: Rowayton (Norwalk) CT - 1hr on MetroNorth Commuter trains
If the outdoors means grilling, then this is for you. A treetop perch just north of the city that provides the outdoor dining room any apartment dweller would love to have:
"Buying a suburban apartment so we could spend more time with Alan's son presented some compromises (neither of us like the 'burbs) -- but when it came to the quality of the space, there were would be no compromises!..."
"While our unit (condo-speak!) is a terrific space, the icing on the cake was the common outdoor spaces and private terraces -- the best of "outdoor living" -- and without the hassle of lawn care and other upkeep, which woudl be difficult in a weekend situation dedicated primarily to a young person.
And most important for Alan -- a place to grill! Take a look at our great terrace, just off the dining room, our favorite place to eat whenever the weather allows, and often a place for cooking even when it's too chilly to eat outside.
We're on the third-- and top -- floor, but our building is on the highest part of the grounds, giving us expansive views of greenery and sky!"
Mid-C Frank
(Thanks, MC Frank!)
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Hmmm, A small cool patio competition would seem to be in order
view phaedrus's profile
omg look at those trees! Wonderful view!!! And the food looks pretty darn good, too.
view oceandreamer56's profile
Great space! Is your throwing arm good enough to launch corn cobs into the pool? ;)
view Rog's profile
Lucky ducks for having such a great view.
And I agree with phaedrus: "A small cool patio competition would seem to be in order"!
view Sea's profile
Hi Mid-C Frank,
That navy blue looks fantastic against the red-brown wooden table.
Also admire the the sleek and seriously professional quality BBQ grill (what brand and model?)
view gekko's profile
Frank when are you and Alan having a party? Hmm?
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I just noticed the planter in the corner of the first pic - next to the BBQ. Info on that, please?
view oceandreamer56's profile
Planter is from Ikea, about 2 years ago -- it was the last on on display, no price or UPC code -- we had a struggle with the cashier but finally got them to relent -- was just under $30 and we love it.
BBQ grill is Charm Glow -- from Home Depot -- no idea what model # at this point, and they change every year anyway. We would really prefer charcoal, but the condo board and local fire depart have other ideas -- and for good reason!
Last but not least -- we like the pool, so no corn cob throwing contests. Funny, a memo just went out about rules and behavior at the pool -- apparently there's been some issues lately. Have you moved into our complex?
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