Greenwich

Submitted by SkiesThaLimit36 t3_zwom5m in Connecticut

Every time I’m here I can’t help but wonder WHY so many (easily over half) of the “higher end” homes have not one, not two, but upwards of 3 different barriers around them. A stonewall, with privacy fence on top, a line of evergreens, AND a black chain link behind those? What could the reason for this be? Any one on its own or group of two seems fine to me, a chainlink to keep the dog in, evergreens for privacy, but then a privacy fence & a stone wall? Does anyone have an explanation as to why so many of these houses have all these “layers” around them?

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KungLa0 t1_j1w12hd wrote

Well the stone is decorative, the trees are for privacy, and the chainlink for animals/intruders.

In CT in general, the stone walls originated as property lines created by the rocks farmers would dig up from their fields (the land was full of glacial rocks, still is). This informed the style of New England architecture for the next X-hundred years, to the point where you see them added to modern homes to fit in with their surroundings. And anyone with a dog will tell you, there aren't many fences that can keep my dog in aside from a good modern chainlink, that boy can clear a 4 foot stone wall and not even break his stride.

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SkiesThaLimit36 OP t1_j1w6wyy wrote

As a dog owner, I agree. I figured dogs could be an answer but it just seemed so prolific I wondered if maybe there was some other reason I wasn’t aware of. Someone said to keep deer out and i as someone who has deer eat half of what I plant I think that makes sense too

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afleetingmoment t1_j1wmhpv wrote

All of these answers are good, and add in pool fence requirements to explain why chain link feels like it's everywhere in Greenwich. They usually want an "endless lawn" effect with the pool floating in the center, which means having to fence the entire property or a major chunk of it.

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KungLa0 t1_j1wbze8 wrote

Any wildlife makes sense, usually expensive home = expensive landscaping. I am sure no small amount of the fences are for 'security' against would-be home invaders (especially with the Greenwich NIMBYs) but anyone who is serious about their security knows a fence is just a mild deterrent, but sometimes that's enough to discourage crimes of opportunity.

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notbad2u t1_j1w35ov wrote

>created by the rocks farmers

Read as: created by rock farmers. Mine's more accurate in my area.

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KungLa0 t1_j1w3k1c wrote

After the British burned Danbury to the ground, we lost all farming records. Many believe rocks were the native fruit and main export.

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Amity83 t1_j1wij7s wrote

Also if you have a pool you need a fence around it and/or the property

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psyco-the-rapist t1_j1x67tm wrote

I know in the town I live in the town has so many feet of easement on the side of the road Unless there is an existing stone wall. Maybe that factors in?

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wunderpug321 t1_j1vyoem wrote

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SkiesThaLimit36 OP t1_j1w6mf3 wrote

I’m going to have to google this reference bc I don’t know what this means lol

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hawt_pawket t1_j1wccla wrote

Fidelio

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FinnbarMcBride t1_j1wdpey wrote

We need the 2nd password

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MuffinMobile643 t1_j202ba8 wrote

Watch Eyes Wide Shut now while it's still the holiday season. Go in with an open mind, it's a little weird. One of my favorite movies ever.

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InvaderDepresso t1_j1wjwdc wrote

Because they’re rich and have lots of nice things worth stealing. Because many of them are celebrities or high ranking CEOs or chairpersons who value privacy. Some of them may be paranoid and want to protect their children and pets, and avoid break ins. I would imagine they would have more security features such as cameras and security.

I know someone who works for a celebrity actor (no, I don’t know who) in Greenwich and they have to punch in like 3 different codes to get past multiple checkpoints to enter the property and house. They aren’t allowed to take photos, not even a selfie, on the property. Very protected.

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Allinorfold34 t1_j1vzxjk wrote

Probably added over time. Walls were prob original and maybe not in tip top shape overall so they added a fence at some point

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violet203 t1_j1w10m4 wrote

Stonewall is aesthetic, fence is for privacy, evergreens to make the privacy more aesthetic, deer fence to keep animals out. I would think security would be more like gates, cameras, window locks, full system wired in the home, etc.

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Timely-Article-6829 t1_j22kz1y wrote

Yes spot on - it’s to essentially keep the deers out that shit everywhere and eat half the plants. The fence which costs a fortune (and isn’t your chain link type - too social housing looking ;-)..) isn’t for the dogs as we have invisible barriers if needed for that. I have tonnes of outside and indoor cameras and when I had a false alarm the police took 3 minutes to get to my house :-) We have a nice sized pool house for the orgies ;-)))))

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CTrandomdude t1_j1wu63f wrote

Stonewall is original and adds to the character of the property. Evergreens for privacy and the area looks nicer with the more trees and vegetation. Usually any other fence is for pool fencing requirements and or security.

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jason3212 t1_j1z0em7 wrote

This is the right answer, pool fencing. Until this year if you wanted to not have a fence directly around the pool, you needed chain link or a type of upgraded deer fencing around the whole property.

Now, if you have an autocover you don’t need the fencing anymore.

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satansdebtcollector t1_j1wa7rv wrote

Because they don’t want people nosing around, especially the scum bags that pass through between the Bronx and Stamford looking to pull a “heist”. The Petit family is a perfect example of why they want their property secured like Fort Knox.

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Frequent_Jelly_4138 t1_j1wcetp wrote

Bc very important people live there who need privacy and security’s. Also all the other reasons folks have already said

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SueBeee t1_j1wqhe6 wrote

Maybe they are celebrities who have to do that to prevent people from harassing them?

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SomaCityWard t1_j1wuj02 wrote

Probably a mix of fear mongering about crime mixed with knowing their wealth is built on the backs of the working class.

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Tuckeazy88 t1_j1xba8k wrote

Real answer : CT rich are paranoid as fuck and anal about everything.

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I could elaborate, but it boils doin to the above…

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commence downvotes

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mynameisnotshamus t1_j1w3q6u wrote

Seems like you’ve gotten answers by now, but take some photos next time!

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rabidpirate t1_j1we4sy wrote

They're there to keep out "the poors". They don't want their millionaire eyes and ears to be sullied by viewing the filthy rabble outside.

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boxing1414 t1_j1web1g wrote

Because some of those people are disgustingly rich and are horrible people who give nothing to others

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twistytieofdoom t1_j1wn4yr wrote

This is a guess but I’d say the stone wall is original, and marks the property boundary. It’s probably also against some ordinance to remove them because they’re historical. The trees are for privacy. I’m not sure what the chain link fence would be for though. Anyone in Greenwich can afford an invisible fence for their dogs, it won’t keep out an intruder, and they’re kinda ugly.

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briang71 t1_j1wpw3d wrote

To keep everyone out. Including animals. Especially deer.

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TrafficAble1854 t1_j1xop3h wrote

Privacy, I do removals from these houses and people appreciate their privacy.

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SkiesThaLimit36 OP t1_j20j6ne wrote

Yeah actually I felt like it looked quite nice! Having a manicured line of trees with the Stonewall. It does give an attractive privacy barrier as opposed to just 8 foot tall wooden panels.

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machineofax t1_j1xp3r7 wrote

Men are wearing tight pants what’d you expect

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SonicBoom6 t1_j1yclzv wrote

Tree lines is an affective barrier against noise. They absorb and reduce road noise better than wood or Stone fences. Stone wall barrier create border and some privacy depend how high. Ives seen meshes barrier in upstate NY but not sure what they are use for other than preventing sludge splashes on the grass.

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SkiesThaLimit36 OP t1_j20iyzz wrote

I didn’t know that about trees necessarily but it does make a lot of sense now that you mention it. One of my neighbors once upon a time was upset about another neighbor down the street clearing his wood line and I wasn’t exactly sure why but I do recall the noise level coming from that end of the road increased after he cut down all of those trees.

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shibby69420 t1_j1zxyhp wrote

Considering 75% of Reddit wants to “eat the rich”, I’d put up a triple barrier too.

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schooliepro t1_j1whryw wrote

Because they want to keep you out.

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seanbrierty t1_j1wjmwx wrote

Fooled me inking I had something to protect

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megapeptobismol t1_j1yn531 wrote

One keeps the price of the house up. The other keeps the “help” from climbing over. The last one keeps the private parties, private.

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[deleted] t1_j1w6vvp wrote

tax write-offs for security

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russthemason t1_j1zntt1 wrote

One of my ß Workers got stopped by the cops in Greenwich and was asked why are you here. Not for any infraction but for just being there.

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Dry_Wish9591 t1_j1yjbme wrote

cause like all liberals, they wanna keep people out of their yards. just as long as they can enter the country.. Otherwise who are they going to hire for yard maintenance

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AdHistorical7107 t1_j1w23nc wrote

Considering they were big on Leora, I'd say they are trying to keep those immigrants out.

BUILD THE WALL!!!!!

Forgot to put the /s there lol.

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IndicationOver t1_j1vwz9w wrote

So someone like you are deterred from breaking in or to help those who just cant help themselves for not minding their business in general?

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SkiesThaLimit36 OP t1_j1vy96a wrote

You know, I almost didn’t make this post bc I figured people wouldn’t know/or would crack jokes in the comments when I’m merely curious about the design feature- but being accused of being a thief is not one I had on my bingo card.

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IndicationOver t1_j1vz6dt wrote

I'm not cracking a joke at all. It was a serious comment. Final answer.

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