Posted on 08/12/2006 9:42:06 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
Six years after Martha Stewart said she was leaving Westport, Conn., the domestic diva really is bidding farewell to this wealthy seaside town -- if only someone will buy her house.
Stewart has been trying for more than two months to sell her early-19th-century federal-style farmhouse for $9 million. Real estate experts say it's not unusual for luxury homes to take at least a few months to sell -- even those with Martha's famous touch.
``It's the most beautiful property I've ever seen,'' said Eileen Hill, president of the Mid Fairfield County Association of Realtors. ``Every blade of grass stands at attention.''
The town, which is also home to actor Paul Newman and singer Michael Bolton, is taking Stewart's departure with a stiff upper lip.
``There was certainly no real sense of loss,'' said Cristin Marandino, editor of Westport Magazine. ``I think 70 percent of the people who live in Westport have a Martha story. She just wasn't very easy to live with.''
Stewart occasionally ran into trouble with neighbors upset with her film crews and behavior.
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Yo Martha, I'll house sit until you get it sold. Just keep the maids and butlers on staff until it sells.
LOL!
And the 'fridge well-stocked, with your personal chef on 24x7x365 duty... deal?
And Michael Bolton well out of earshot
And I'd be ready to close this week.
Whaddya think,Martha?
His cottage is as big as my house.
You are correct it is a beautiful city.
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