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Glass-wrapped Connecticut waterfront home with lighthouse-like design goes to auction for $2.1 M

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TOI Real Estate Desk. (2026, October 9). Glass-wrapped Connecticut waterfront home with lighthouse-like design goes to auction for $2.1 M. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/a-glass-wrapped-connecticut-waterfront-home-with-views-of-long-island-sound-went-to-auction-with-bidding-starting-at-2-1-million-the-lighthouse-inspired-house-sits-directly-on-the-shoreline/articleshow/134816506.cms

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A waterfront home in Branford, Connecticut, featuring extensive glass walls and lighthouse-inspired design, was auctioned online starting at $2.1 million. Located on Island View Avenue overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands, the property includes modern amenities such as an open kitchen, a sweeping staircase, and direct access to the water for recreational use. The contemporary residence offers panoramic views of the coastline from nearly every room, with features like a primary bedroom suite boasting full glass walls facing the sound and a private bathroom.
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A glass-wrapped waterfront home with a lighthouse-like design in the Pine Orchard community of Branford, Connecticut, was put up for online auction by Tranzon Auction Properties. The auction started at $2.1 million and closed on Thursday. Located at 60 Island View Avenue, the property offers panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands from nearly every room due to its large glass windows. The home features modern amenities such as an open kitchen, a sweeping staircase, multiple bedrooms, and spaces for entertaining guests. Samantha Saturley Kelley, CEO of Tranzon Auction Properties, expressed excitement about facilitating the sale of this "extraordinary luxury waterfront residence." However, the auction's highest bid will be subject to seller confirmation before finalizing the purchase.

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🔮 Furnishings and artworks were not included in the original asking price, although they could be negotiated separately.
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🔮 Each owner has added a chapter to its story, and the next buyer will inherit that history along with the wood, concrete and glass!
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Branford Connecticut New Haven Pine Orchard Tranzon Auction Properties

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Branford GPE · 3× Connecticut GPE · 3× Pine Orchard GPE · 3× New Haven GPE · 2× Yale University ORG · 2× The Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club ORG · 1× Tranzon Auction Properties ORG · 1×

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Samantha Saturley Kelley, CEO of Tranzon Auction Properties, said, "We are thrilled at Tranzon to facilitate the sale of this extraordinary luxury waterfront residence along the Connecticut coast.
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🔮 However, the company stated that the sale would be subject to seller confirmation, meaning the highest bid would not automatically guarantee the purchase.

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A waterfront home in Connecticut, US featuring glass walls, a lighthouse-inspired design and views of Long Island Sound, has been put up for online auction with bidding starting at $2.1 million. asserted
home → feature → million
The property, located at 60 Island View Avenue in the Pine Orchard community of Branford, sits directly on the shoreline and overlooks the Thimble Islands. asserted
property → locate → Islands
The auction, organised by Tranzon Auction Properties, was scheduled to close on Thursday. asserted
auction → organise → Thursday
The contemporary residence has been designed to make the surrounding water visible from nearly every room, According to the auction house. uncertain
water → design → house
Large glass windows look out towards Long Island Sound, while the rocky shoreline lies immediately below the property. asserted
shoreline → look → property
Its location also allows residents to watch the changing tides and views of the nearby islands throughout the day. asserted
residents → allow → day
The house combines modern architecture with facilities for waterfront living. asserted
house → combine → living
Its design includes a lighthouse-inspired architectural feature, a sweeping staircase, an open kitchen, several bedrooms and spaces for entertaining guests. asserted
design → include → guests
The property is situated in Pine Orchard, an established coastal neighbourhood in Branford, Connecticut. asserted
property → situate → Branford
The community is known for its waterfront homes and proximity to the Thimble Islands. asserted
community → know → Islands
It is also located near New Haven and Yale University. asserted
It → locate → Haven
This makes it accessible to the surrounding area while also offering a private shoreline setting. asserted
it → make → setting
It has been designed around views of Long Island Sound, with large windows connecting the indoor to the surrounding coastline. asserted
It → design → coastline
From the main living area, you can see the water extending towards the Thimble Islands. asserted
water → see → Islands
One can view tides moving over the rocks below the house. asserted
tides → view → house
Another important element is its lighthouse-inspired architecture. asserted
element → inspire → ?
The feature gives the property an unusual appearance compared with more conventional waterfront houses. asserted
feature → give → houses
Inside, a sweeping staircase forms a central part of the design. asserted
staircase → sweep → design
The house also provides direct access to the waterfront. asserted
house → provide → waterfront
Kayaks, paddleboards and sailboats can be launched from the property, allowing residents to use the surrounding waters for recreational activities. asserted
residents → launch → activities
Inside the house The upper floor includes a primary bedroom suite with a full wall of glass overlooking Long Island Sound. asserted
floor → include → Sound
The large windows allow residents to see the water directly from the bedroom. asserted
residents → allow → bedroom
The suite also has an attached bathroom with heated marble floors and a custom walk-in closet. asserted
suite → have → floors
These features form part of the property's luxury interior design. asserted
features → form → design
The main living area offers views of the Thimble Islands, while the house provides direct waterfront access. asserted
house → offer → access
Apart from the primary suite, the residence includes three additional bedrooms, one with a private bathroom. asserted
residence → include → bathroom
There is also an office that can be used to create a four- or five-bedroom arrangement. asserted
that → be → arrangement
On the main level, the kitchen has an open layout and is equipped with appliances. asserted
kitchen → have → appliances
It also includes a butler's pantry and multiple wet bars. asserted
It → include → pantry
The kitchen and entertainment spaces have been positioned to maintain views of the water. asserted
kitchen → position → water
This arrangement allows people inside the house to look towards Long Island Sound while cooking, dining or spending time with guests. asserted
people → allow → guests
The house stands in Pine Orchard, a coastal community in Branford, Connecticut. asserted
house → stand → Branford
The neighbourhood includes winding roads, established waterfront properties and access to recreational facilities. asserted
neighbourhood → include → facilities
The Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club is located nearby. asserted
Club → locate → ?
According to the auction announcement, the club offers golf, tennis, swimming, boating and waterfront dining. uncertain
club → accord → golf
The Thimble Islands are situated offshore, while New Haven and Yale University are a short distance from the neighbourhood. asserted
Haven → situate → neighbourhood
Unlike houses situated farther inland, this residence has immediate access to the water and uninterrupted views across Long Island Sound. asserted
residence → situate → Sound
The opening bid was set at $2,100,000. asserted
bid → set → 2,100,000
However, the company stated that the sale would be subject to seller confirmation, meaning the highest bid would not automatically guarantee the purchase. asserted
bid → state → purchase
A buyer's premium of 10 per cent also applies, according to the auction details. uncertain
premium → apply → details
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