Comments on: The most exclusive neighborhood in Stamford

By: Dplaz1

Dplaz1 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:56:20 +0000

The house is/was owned by the Morgan (J P Morgan) family and was also known as a”Greenway”. I’ve been to several parties there - a number of years ago. Large salt water pool area fed by the rising tide. There used to be a large model of a ship owned by the Morgans in the living room. Also there use to be a Psychedelic painted room on the third floor which legend had it was used for experimental LSD treatments in the early 60’s.

By: Doc

Doc — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:10:39 +0000

Everything ok Mr. Stamford? Almost a month since your last blogging.

By: JK

JK — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:34:10 +0000

The name of the island was Morgan’s named after JP Morgan now known as Caritas. Development of nearby Vincents Island is being proposed but only if all the necessary permits can be obtained. The price offered 3.5 mil.

By: Doc

Doc — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:49:13 +0000

I’m no expert on the Stamford Schools, but generally speaking the majority received failing grades on their recent tests. I know several teachers, as well as have several friends in the KT Murphy district both groups say KT Murphy isn’t the best elementary school in Stamford. My friends in that district are considering moving since their kids will be off to school in a couple more years. For what it’s worth their are some supporters of KT Murphy. The school is one under consideration to be closed and I have seen “Save KT Murphy” posters.

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:04:55 +0000

Horseshoe is the smaller of the 2 sandy-ish areas (dare I call them beaches?) at Cove Island. The larger area is known as East Beach.

As for the Tony Christmas light spectacular, there is a firefighter who lives in the Cove. Forgive me, I can drive there with my eyes closed but I am horrible with street names; I believe the house is on Lewelyn, not far from KT Murphy. Each year, he covers the entire exterior of his Cape with lights. He also has a display in his back yard. It’s truly worth the drive, especially (but not only) if you have children.

Sometimes the homeowner comes outside to say hi and he introduces himself as Tony Christmas. Because everything gets a proper name in my house, we refer to the display as the Tony Christmas Light Spectacular.

I think he is literally a stone’s throw from one of the bigger estates in town. Each December, you can see the glow of the lights from several blocks away.

By: JR

JR — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:50:19 +0000

Doc: What’s so bad about KT Murphy? I don’t know anything about our public schools.

Patty: Where’s Horseshoe Beach? And what’s the Tony Christmas light spectacular?

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:25:08 +0000

Thanks to too many summers spent at the Cove, I am a bit of an aficionado of that island. There are (or perhaps were - it’s been a long time) two homes on it. One is clearly the main house while the other, which is visible from Horseshoe Beach, seems to be the guest cottage. I’d take the guest house, truth be told; it looks more than comfortable and you can’t beat the location. I believe there’s a salt water pool (you can see this from the aerial view, just behind the docks) and the grounds are enviable.

The Buckley’s house is easy to pick out from the water. It’s a gracious home set on a rolling hill, with by far the nicest landscaping in the neighborhood. I believe Pat was the chief gardener, back in the day.

I love Wallack’s Point and would live there in a heartbeat. As a bonus, residents get an up-close-and-personal view of Tony Christmas’ annual light spectacular. Although something tells me a true appreciation for the display may well be lost on most Wallack’s Point residents.

By: Doc

Doc — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:59 +0000

Wallack’s point is a great part of Stamford. The major negative is I believe their elementary school is KT Murphy. Then again, if you can afford to live there, then you can probably afford to send you kids to private school. I’m not blown away by Willowbrook avenue, and prefer many roads in Shippan to that area. Also, if you want to see another beautiful neighborhood, check out Dolphin Cove and Southfield Point. I think they also get shafted on the school districting.

By: JK

JK — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:50:37 +0000

Caritas Island is (was?) owned by the great grandson of one of the mega Newspaper tycoons of the 20’s(and you ask me if I can remember his name now? No!) I know this because we at the HD we involved in a small dispute some time ago concerning a septic system on the island. In this case we won and they are hooked to city sewers via a pipe under the bridge. it was an interesting event.

By: JT

JT — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:43:26 +0000

if you take away the fact its a private island, the house itself doesn’t look anything special. but then its hard taking away the fact it’s a private island .