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Survive and thrive : New owners plan to restore historic Darien house to former glory Susan Shultz FacebookTwitterEmail The Pond Weed House is one of the finest examples of 18th century original Colonial style architecture in Darien, and also Connecticut. It was recently sold and the new owners, local builders, intend to restore it.Tod Bryant Photography /bryantphoto.com DARIEN The town’s iconic, centuries-old Pond Weed house has been sold and, in the answer to many history lovers’ prayers, has been saved. Real estate agent Barb Hazelton, of Houlihan Lawrence, said local builders David Prutting Sr. and David Prutting Jr. have purchased the house with the intention to honor its history. In a recent comment, the builders said the Pond Weed house will “survive and thrive.”

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