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Part of the reason that Madison CT real estate is attractive to metropolitan New Yorkers is that relocating to Madison CT doesn’t mean giving up city comforts. The shopping, for one, isn’t typical of a suburban area. Around Madison CT real estate, there are dozens of offbeat boutiques for the seasoned shopper.

Le Creuset Factory Store, Clinton CT. Here’s a great place to snag expensive French cookware for super cheap.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Clinton, CT. An outdoor outlet plaza with stores such as Barney’s, Saks, Coach, BCBG, Banana Republic, and many more.

Ciao Bella Moda International, Clinton CT. A girly, unique clothing and accessories store.

Bella Perlina, Madison CT. A custom jewelry boutique.

The Red Balloon, Essex CT. A children’s and baby’s clothing shop.

For more insight on Madison CT real estate, consult the area’s top real estate agents, Jerry and Maureen Sherman. They specialize in waterfront and luxury CT shoreline homes. View the hundreds of MLS listings on their CT Shoreline Real Estate website today.

According to a January 2010 Market Watch survey, home buyers look for these 10 features when shopping for their dream home.

• Large kitchens with an island.
• Energy-efficient features. Energy-efficient appliances, high-efficiency insulation, and energy-saving windows.
• Home office or study. The trend is away from dining rooms and toward spare concept rooms.
• Main-floor master suite.
• Outdoor spaces. Visit HGTV.com for ideas on how to transform your back yard to an “outdoor living room.”
• Ceiling fans
• Master suite soaker tubs and oversized showers.
• Stone and brick exteriors.
• Community parks with walkways and playgrounds. Use Google Maps to note the public recreation areas in your neighborhood, then use this to your advantage when selling your home with an experienced real estate agent.
• Two-car garages.

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If you are in need of an experienced real estate agent, RealEstateSearchBlog.net would like to personally recommend the following real estate agents in Massachusetts:

Charles Cherney of Hammond Real Estate:  Cambridge Real Estate

Michael D. Lyons of Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate: Boston Real Estate

Marguerite Cashman of Arrow Realty Group: Fall River Real Estate

Christine Norcross & Partners of William Raveis Real Estate: Newton Real Estate

Rosemary Quarato of RE/MAX: Cape Ann Real Estate

And for the home hunters seeking real estate in Connecticut:

Jerry and Maureen Sherman of William Raveis Real Estate: CT Shoreline Real Estate / CT Waterfront Real Estate

Even in the winter, there are plenty of things to do in Madison CT and in its surrounding towns. The following are just a few of the upcoming festivals and events in New Haven County.

The Four Seasons, Waterbury CT

January 24, 2010. Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.

Valentine Chocolate Festival, New Haven CT

January 30, 2010. A culinary competition between professional and amateur chefs. Champagne and chocolate samples, and a chocolate auction at the end.

Chinese New Year Celebration Show, New Haven CT

February 21, 2010. Professional and talented performers present traditional Chinese music, Lion dance, Dragon dance, martial arts, and more. Also a book fair and art show.

Chocolate Underground, Southbury CT

February 6, 2010. Try delicious wine and dark chocolate pairings at New Morning Natural & Organic. The wines come from three Connecticut vineyards.

If you’re looking for CT shoreline real estate including real estate in Madison CT and its nearby shoreline towns, look no farther than JerrySherman.net. Jerry and Maureen Sherman are experienced CT real estate agents that have been ranked in the top 1% of all real estate agents in the country. Visit their website today to browse the beautiful waterfront properties for sale, and don’t hesitate to contact them with any questions you might have about a property or about the area.

When looking for waterfront property in New England, you’ll surely find several listings for multi-million dollar mansions. For New Yorkers, Connecticut shoreline real estate presents the chance to buy a home an hour and a half outside the city, in a cluster of small towns that aren’t short on culture and fun activities. Below are some of the gorgeous mansions on the market in CT shoreline real estate.

29 Middle Beach Road West, Madison CT

This waterfront mansion above is located at 29 Middle Beach Road West in Madison, CT. With 4 bedrooms, it has vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, 200 feet of private beach, and a spacious deck facing the Atlantic Ocean.

125 Liberty Street, Madison CT

The unique property above is comprised of 2 separate homes and is located at 125 Liberty Street in Madison, CT. A gated family compound, both homes were recently renovated. The main residence includes 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, and the guest house even has its own elevator.  The property lies in walking distance of the town’s beaches and the Town Green.

There is no shortage of beautiful waterfront homes on the Connecticut shoreline. New Englanders know that the town of Guilford, Connecticut is the place to find gorgeous historic homes. Some of the homes in Guilford, CT date all the way back to the 17th century. Although the town cherishes its historic roots, there are plenty of dazzling homes with modern amenities. Here are a few gems.

Beautiful waterfront home

This 10-room home at 145 Tuttles Point Road in Guilford, CT has its very own private beach, and as pictured, a dock. The home also has a stone patio overlooking the water, and two professionally designed gardens. This home is waterfront property at its finest.

Your Own Private Island

You don’t have to be a billionaire to own your own island. This 4-room home above is located on tiny Horse Island. The home includes its own private dock, 360 degrees of sandy private beach, a spacious patio, and floor-to-ceiling windows which provide for beautiful views. This home was built for someone that just has to have what everyone else wants. The home is located at 0 Horse Island in Guilford, CT.

Gorgeous Lakeside Home

Some people prefer lakeside vacations to trips to the beach. For children, lakes can be much safer and quieter, and can pose less of a risk when it comes to possible damage from bad weather. Watersports such as wakeboarding and waterskiing are easier on lakes, as well. The 9-room home above is located on the shore of West Lake in Guilford, CT. Still, the home is located less than 5 miles from the ocean. It includes a private, sandy beach, a patio, and an open floorplan on over 2 acres of lush land. Find it at 70 Putzel Avenue in Guilford, CT.

Waterfront property is always valuable in real estate. With the state of the economy, consider taking advantage of the steals and deals available in today’s real estate market.

In this economy, the value of property on a private beach far exceeds its price. An eight-bedroom home in Old Saybrook, CT with its own private beach has a listing price of $1.8M. Built in 2005, it is the perfect home for someone looking to relocate from a busy nearby metropolis like New York City or Boston. Old Saybrook, CT is a town that is part of a community of waterfront towns in Connecticut that are steeped in colonial history, each town having its own distinct New England charm. The region of eight towns along the Connecticut shoreline provides a breath of fresh air for city dwellers. The town of Old Saybrook provides small-town charm, yet it is also a short drive from casinos like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, Mystic Seaport, historical homes and museums, theaters, outlet shopping centers, and art galleries.

Purchasing a home with its own private beach has plenty of advantages. A home with a private beach offers its inhabitants one hundred and eighty degrees of ocean views, uninterrupted by tourists and public boat docks, which are usually noisy early in the morning and late into the day during peak seasons. There is nothing worse than buying a waterfront property to “get away from it all” when the summer brings chaos to all times of the day. For those that like to entertain, beach barbecues would be a pleasant, private experience. For those that own a boat, going out for a day of fun won’t entail packing up the car with supplies, hitching the boat to the car, parking, unloading, then doing it all over again at the end of the day. A private boat dock on one’s own private beach will allow a group to simply load up the boat and head for open waters.

If you are interested in buying waterfront property with a private beach, take a look at the options available in Madison CT Real Estate and its surrounding towns.