Win, win, win — who says you can’t have it all?

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“Steeped in history and timeless New England character, this serene Greenwich retreat beautifully preserves the architectural integrity of an earlier era. Set along one of back-country Greenwich's most picturesque roads, this special property offers the rare opportunity to own a home rich in provenance, craftsmanship, and authentic period detail. Cozy fireplaces, detailed millwork, and beautifully designed rooms evoke a sense of history while expansive windows frame tranquil views of the surrounding landscape. A true Greenwich treasure, 93 E Middle Patent Road is where character, comfort, and calm converge.” *

93 E. Middle Patent Road is new today (new on the market — it was built in 1760) and priced at $1.650 million. Comes with a Greenwich address, and Stamford schools and Stamford taxes. And even, although I’m not sure this belongs in the win column, asbestos siding.

* No, it’s not in Greenwich. I asked Google AI to confirm my memory that an agreement was reached between the Stamford and Greenwich post offices during the era of the horse, based on convenience. Here’s AI’s answer:

AI Overview

Based on historical patterns of Rural Free Delivery (RFD) and infrastructure development in the late 19th/early 20th century, your memory is likely accurate. Before motor vehicles, postal routes were based on topography and carriage convenience, often causing boundary-crossing deliveries.

Greenwich Historical Society

  • Historical Logistics: In the pre-automobile era, mail carriers often traveled via horse-drawn carriages. Rural routes were established based on the ease of reaching homes, rather than strict town lines.

  • Geographical Access: Portions of North Stamford were likely more accessible to carriage paths originating from the Greenwich area, leading to an early, functional arrangement between post offices.

  • Rural Free Delivery (RFD): As mail service evolved to cover rural areas, these established "efficient" routes were often solidified by the United States Postal Service.

Therefore, the Greenwich post office likely took on those specific North Stamford deliveries because it was the most practical route available at the time, and that boundary simply never changed.