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Wilton Connecticut
Real Estate
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Wilton CT Photo Tour
Country Living Associates-Wilton
21 River Road, Suite 900
Wilton, CT 06897
203-762-8118
wilton@country-living.com
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With the
charm of a quaint New England town and the convenience of suburban
living, Wilton
successfully combines country atmosphere with in-town sophistication.
Nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in southwestern Connecticut, Wilton
is a quiet, beautiful town in a bucolic setting characterized by
rolling, wooded hills, winding roads, old stone walls, rippling streams
and tranquil ponds.
As an active, friendly,
well-educated and civic-minded community, the citizenry takes pride in
Wilton’s historic districts and local zoning is carefully controlled.
Architecturally significant landmarks are preserved and restored. A
variety of styles and architecture are available throughout the town and
the majority of residential properties are zoned for two acres. There
are also condominiums and planned residential community living.
Secluded from the Route 7
corridor, the town center is the heart of the business district. A
variety of services, stores, restaurants, and movie theaters are
represented within the center while many boutiques and antique shops are
also located in Wilton’s Georgetown and Cannon Crossing retail areas.
Wilton is located 55 miles from mid-town
Manhattan and commuters find the destinations of Fairfield and
Westchester Counties, as well as New York City, easily accessible by
road or rail. To the south, the Route 7 Connector links Wilton to both
the Merritt Parkway and Interstate 95. Wilton’s main and Cannondale
railroad stations provide Metro-North trains to Grand Central Station
and the advantage of free parking without special permit.
Wilton is a town of growth and prosperity
with a long-range plan to preserve its character and enhance the quality
of life for its residents.
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Population
18,163 |
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Area
26.8 square miles
CERC Town Profile
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Schools
Wilton provides
an exemplary level of support for education and has an award winning
public school system. The professional staff is outstandingly qualified
in terms of training and experience and parents are intimately involved
in the development of the schools. Special education, guidance
counseling and adult education are available.
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Elementary Schools:
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Driscoll School
(Grades K-2)
336 Belden Hill Road 203-762-3374
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Miller School
(Grades K-2)
217 Wolfpit Road 203-762-8678
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Cider Mill School
(Grades 3, 4 & 5 )
240 School Road 203-762-3351
Middle School:
High School:
Private Schools:
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Connecticut Friends School (K-8)
317 New Canaan Road, 203-762-9860
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Linden Hill School
(PreK-5)
49 New Street 203-544-9963
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Our Lady of Fatima
(PreK-8)
225 Danbury Road 203-762-8100
School Profiles 2007-2008
Adobe
Portable
Document Format
(PDF) file.
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Medical Facilities
Wilton
is served by Norwalk Hospital, a modern, non-profit, medical complex
that is affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine. Nursing and
Home Care, an active public health service and Wilton Meadows, a skilled
nursing facility, are both located within the town. The emergency
Medical Service runs the ambulance service with emergency medical
technicians and a full time paramedic.
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Recreation
Wilton boasts ideal outdoor
and indoor recreational facilities. A variety of seasonal programs and
activities for all ages are offered through the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Wilton Family YMCA. Throughout the year, ongoing
programs are offered in activities such as floor hockey, basketball,
tennis, ballet, golf, horseback riding, baseball, racquetball and
swimming lessons, as well as school vacation camps and summer camps.
There are active youth soccer, baseball, football, and lacrosse
leagues plus a wonderful children’s theater group. Wilton is home to
three private clubs offering tennis and swimming, a country club
offering golf, tennis and swimming, and a golf club. Town recreational
facilities include several tennis courts and numerous playing fields.
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Bradley Park
83 acres of trails, boardwalk and wetlands on Oakledge Lane.
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Cherry Lane Park
Near intersection of Cherry Lane and Banks Drive, 50 acres, trails,
a pond and picnicking.
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Horseshoe Park
Six acres of
trail, pond, and birding on Horseshoe Road.
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Merwin Meadows
The only town-owned swimming spot. It is a spring-fed fresh
water pond located on the charmingly named Lovers Lane.
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Quarry Head
32 acres, trails, old quarry and scenic overlook.
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Schenck’s Island
13 acres of
trails, picnicking and a river located on River Road.
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Town Forest
Boas Lane and
Branch Brook Road, 188 acres of walking, bridle trails and camping.
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Wild Duck Reserve
16 acres, trails and nature study.
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Woodcock Nature Center
156 acres
through Wilton and Ridgefield, exhibits, nature store, educational
and recreational programs.
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Volunteer Services
Many
opportunities for volunteering exist in Wilton. Some of the many
community organizations include: American Legion, Family and Children’s
Aid, Kiwanis Club, League of Women Voters, Lions Club, Newcomers Club,
Encore Club, Women’s Club, Golden Age Club, Meals on Wheels, Garden
Club, Historical Society, Cannon Grange, Rotary Club, and FISH.
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Transportation
Metro
North Railway, I-95, Merritt Parkway, Route 7, one hour and fifteen
minutes to New York City. Local bus service from Wilton to Norwalk;
limousine service available privately.
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Historical Sites
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Bald Hill Cemetery:
Earliest burial found: 1812
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Cannon Crossing:
Shopping area with old depot c.1892; old Cannondale School,
c.1873, now a restaurant.
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Keeler Homestead:
Built before 1744, private.
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Lambert Corners:
Historic village with David Lambert House c.1724, once a tavern; a
station on the Underground Railway for fugitive slaves and a school
for boys; c.1843 Kent Schoolhouse; c.1889 Hurlbutt Street Post
Office; c.1852 railroad station; c.1790 Cannon General store.
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Major Samuel Comstock
House: c.1760, Wilton’s best known Revolutionary War soldier who
was with Washington at Valley Forge.
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Nathan Olmstead
House: Farmhouse built before 1725.
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Weir Farm National
Historic Site: Connecticut’s first and only National park area
served as the summer home and studio of prominent American
impressionist J. Alden Weir (1852-1919). Many artists come to the
farm to interpret the landscape in their art medium as do people to
walk the property. Changing exhibits, lectures and art classes are
offered.
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Wilton Heritage
Museum: c.1756 Classic center-chimney house, period rooms
furnished to show changes in the cultural life from 1750 to
1850. There are permanent exhibits of dolls, toys and dollhouses.
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