Looking for a family friendly community where children ride bikes, sleigh ride in the yards, and the residents are friendly? Consider Shippan Point. 
A lovely waterfront community, Shippan is full of excitement and activities. It's a home to West Beach which is open to the public and several private beaches which are used by residents with deeded rights. The area off of Shippan Avenue is called Shippan Point, this is a peninsula which juts out into Long Island Sound and occasionally on a clear day offers a view of the New York City line.
Whether you are looking for a private condo, investment property, starter home or a multimillion dollar waterfront estate you can find it in here. It's such a great place, that the residents often move here and stay, preferring to do the "Shippan Shuffle" - which is when they move from house to house within Shippan itself.
For the sailing enthusiasts there's the Stamford Yacht Club, a private member's only club. The club has a standing position in the community. Also for the sports enthusiasts, there's the Stamford Racquet Club for tennis and racquet ball and also Planet Fitness, offering a complete gym experience.
Less than five miles from the Stamford train station, makes it an easy commute into New York City.
Retail shopping:
Agabhumi where they specialize in delightful fashions from afar. A perfect place to shop for the perfect unique gift!
Juliska's for the finest in home goods. known for their beautiful table settings..."possibly the most beautiful in the world". Anything the perfect hostess needs can be found here. And when you need a break from shopping, you can catch your breath, a cup of java and a quick snack in the J Cafe.
Barry and Fred - a new shop opened recently, a hip and fresh outlet store, offering discounts on luxury items.
And there's a host of smaller antiques shops sprinkled throughout the canal and Magee street area.
Food and beverage:
Shop-rite grocery store
And then there's Fairway, while not officially in Shippan, it's a quick ride. And true to it's marketing campaign, it's like no other market in the world. The olive oil section is impressive in itself, not to mention the wineshop connected to it.
Restaurants:
Royal Guard's Fish and Chips - a childhood favorite of mine. This was always Friday's dinner. Great fish and affordable.
Brennan's - pub like food and cozy atmosphere
Specialties:
Sunny Daes Ice Cream Parlor - after a good game of soccer or a day of sun at the beach, will always result in smiles all around. Or if you want dessert, before dinner - Sunny Daes is always a crowd pleaser.
Often in the news, Shippan was most recently the home of Gov. Dan Malloy, previous mayor of Stamford. On a summer day one may see movie cameras and film crews as they are filming the next blockbuster or HBO special.
Looking for a new home in Stamford? Perhaps you're looking for a community like Shippan? Contact me and I'l be happy to discuss some really great Shippan options for all price ranges.
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