GREENWICH Connecticut Real Estate
Greenwich Connecticut, "The Gateway to New England" is conveniently located 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan, yet presents a panorama of natural beauty and picturesque charms. Its 50 square miles encompass all aspects of country living, from its waterfront coastline dotted with sailboats, through mid-country sprinkled with protected conservation land and riding trails, to back country’s rolling hills studded with polo fields and horse farms. Homes in Greenwich range from condominiums, to attractive New England colonials, to impressive estates and waterfront properties providing something for everyone in this most desirable community.
Population 62,755 Area 50.6 square miles
Schools
Greenwich is the perfect place to be if you’re looking for a superior education. The Greenwich Public Schools have a vision: "To enable all students to achieve at their highest level of academic potential and to become lifelong learners, responsible decision makers, and capable, contributing citizens in an interdependent, competitive, rapidly changing world."
Recreation
1,487 acres of public parks including the following:
Greenwich Beach
A 147-acre peninsula open year round. You will find joggers, bicyclists, roller skaters and walkers along the roadway and paths. Greenwich Point offers picnic areas with grills and tables. Catch a fish off many quiet rocky areas, or swim and surf in the Sound.
Byram Beach
Small beach overlooking Byram Harbor and offers an in-ground swimming pool, lockers, concession stand, a children’s playground, picnic area and three tennis courts.
Island Beach
An offshore Island, open only in the summer months, reached by boat or ferry. Available are lockers, concession stand, playground and picnic area.
Great Captain’s Island
Offshore island, open only in the summer months, reached by boat or ferry. There is no concession. Overnight camping reservations may be made through the Town of Greenwich.
Bruce Park and Museum One Museum Drive 203-869-0376
The Arts and Sciences Museum, housed in a Victorian manor, has recently been renovated and expanded. The Museum holds a wide variety of public programs.
Medical Facilities
Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Road 203-863-3000
Volunteer Services
Community Centers, Inc., Greenwich Adult Day Care, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, Meals on Wheels, Neighbor to Neighbor, etc.
Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway, I-95 or Merritt Parkway; 45 minutes to New York City, 45 minutes to New Haven, CT, 75 minutes to Hartford, CT. Westchester Airport is minutes from central Greenwich. Connecticut Limousine Service to LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark Airports from three locations. CT American Bus Company-10 buses daily each way to Port Chester, NY, and Stamford, CT.
Accommodations
The Homestead Inn
420 Field Point Road 203-869-7500
Harbor House Inn
165 Shore Road 203-637-0145
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
1800 E. Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-1234
The Stanton House Inn
76 Maple Avenue 203-869-2110
Historical Sites
Bush-Holley House: c. 1732 classic saltbox, now a National Historic Landmark owned and operated as a museum, by the Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich.
Putnam Cottage: Late 1690’s dwelling restored and maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
