Compo Beach may be the neighborhood with the most teardowns and new construction in Westport.
Some is the result of flood and storm damage, and federal (and insurance and mortgage) mandates.
Some is because homes there are particularly expensive, and new owners are able (and willing) to design new homes to their particular taste.
This week, “06880” photographer Dave Matlow offers 4 examples of changing architecture there.
Two are from well-strolled streets off Soundview Drive. Two others are from private ones off Compo Road South.
All — as with every part of this series — are very, very interesting.
Westport Avenue, July 2016 …
… and May 2026.
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Hidden Hill Road, September 2007 …
… and May 2026.
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Appletree Trail, June 2017 …
… and May 2026.
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Yankee Hill Road, July 2006 …
… and May 2026.
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All I can say is, “Yikes!”, especially regarding the midcentury home on Yankee Hill Rd.
I think the houses being built are too big for the small properties. On several of these, I prefer the original house- more character.
the only view that matters is that of the owner.
Love this post Dan Love to see the new transitions. Sometimes in the long run it’s cheaper to completely build new but I certainly wish they would save some of these old houses. As a home renovator I’ve taken houses down to the studs redesigned and rebuilt. I was very impressed that on Daniel‘s court they have not taken the house down to the ground, but one of the premier architects and builders in our town Vita is doing a fabulous renovation although I haven’t seen the inside. I’m just so happy the house wasn’t completely demolished.
As I’ve followed this interesting feature, I’ve been surprised at how often the originals are more appealing – at least in the exterior – than the replacement structures.