“Historic Homes Of 06880” Tour Set For Sunday

A few tickets remain for our first-ever “Historic Homes of 06880” house tour.

This Sunday’s event (November 5, 2 to 5 p.m.) is a chance to see 4 homes — all from the 1700s — that have been featured in our blog.

“06880” often reports on teardowns, new construction, and the loss of beloved landmarks.

But Sunday’s tour highlights the meticulous, loving, creative — and handsome — work that Westporters do to renovate, restore and reimagine homes that have stood for centuries.

All are on main roads. (No surprise: That’s where people built houses, back in the day.)

You’ve driven by all of them. Now you’ll get a chance to admire them from the inside.

There’s 29 North Avenue — the tiny house on the left heading north toward Staples High School. Annette Norton (the owner of Savvy + Grace) has spent 2 years on her top-to-bottom, inside-and-out renovation.

It draws appreciative looks from all who pass by (and was chronicled last spring on “06880”).

29 North Avenue

When the Angotti family bought the he 1707 Nathaniel Finch house at 6 Old Hill Road, it was sagging and dilapidated.

Rather than tearing it down, they embarked on a 2-year restoration project using authentic building material methods, without a single nail or screw. It is now one of the gems of the historic Old Hill neighborhood, a shining example that the past remains alive, more than 3 centuries later.

6 Old Hill Road

The home at 39 Cross Highway, near the corner of Weston Road, is much admired, very visible and extensively remodeled.

The homeowners’ work was recently rewarded with a Historic District Commission Preservation Award.

39 Cross Highway

Further east, 190 Cross Highway is a barn that stood when the British marched by on their way to Danbury. Today, it has been remodeled into a funky, very cool working artists’ studio.

190 Cross Highway barn

“06880” tells stories. As you explore all 4 houses, you’ll learn the stories behind each one.

Homeowners, members of “06880”‘s board of directors, and our friends and co-sponsors at KMS Team at Compass will point out cool aspects of each home. We’ll answer questions. You’ll get a brochure explaining the 4 houses too..”

Tickets are $60 each, $100 for 2. Proceeds help fund “06880”‘s work — which, as always, chronicles Westport’s past, present and future.

Click here for tickets. It’s our “Donate” page. Please note “Historic Homes of ‘06880’” with your order.