Survive and thrive : New owners plan to restore historic Darien house to former glory
Susan Shultz
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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.”
Darien historians seek to save iconic house George Washington once visited
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The Nationally Registered Pond-Weed house, where George Washington reportedly once visited, in Darien is for sale for the first time in 30 years.ContributedShow MoreShow Less
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The Pond-Weed House is one of the finest examples of 18th century original Colonial style architecture in Darien, and also Connecticut.Tod Bryant Photography /bryantphoto.comShow MoreShow Less
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4of12The Pond Weed House is one of the finest examples of 18th century original Colonial style architecture in Darien, and also Connecticut.Tod Bryant Photography /bryantphoto.comShow MoreShow Less