Halstead Property

Ann Lineberger’s love of architecture and training as an interior designer make her a valuable asset to her real estate clients. Ann’s expertise allows her to help clients envision how they could live in existing spaces, renovate homes to better suit their needs and stage homes prior to sale.

Before starting to sell real estate and running a home staging business, Ann Lineberger Interiors, Ann worked for fifteen years in journalism. She largely covered the interior design industry. In 2004, she authored the book New Spaces, Old World Charm (McGraw-Hill). In it, she discusses how top interior designers and architects add a sense of age to new construction. Ann wrote the book to help those who admire the details of antique homes but prefer updated floor plans and amenities. In 2006, after living in two antique homes, Ann directed the building of a ""new old" Colonial farmhouse for her family. When Ann works with real estate clients, she is happy to share her related experiences and knowledge with them.

Ann is very familiar with the towns of Fairfield County, having grown up in Stamford and returning to buy a home in Wilton ten years ago with her husband, Christopher Lineberger, who is from New Canaan. Lured by its rural impression, friendly atmosphere and excellent school system, Ann and Chris are raising their family in Wilton.

Prior to settling in Connecticut, Ann lived in Manhattan for ten years on the Upper Eastside and Westside. Given Ann’s life and work experience, she is especially skilled at working with clients who move from an urban setting to a suburban setting or visa versa. Ann understands the lifestyle changes, and believes that educating her clients about the locales and life within them is the best way to ensure they will be happy in their new homes.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Independent Studies Program from Providence College
• Master of Arts in Journalism from New York University
• Associate in Applied Science from the New York School of Interior Design

While in school, Ann traveled several times to Europe to formally study the history of architecture and spent much of her time in Italy where she developed an understanding and respect of architecture, ranging from antique to modern.

Professional Affiliations and Interests:

• Mid-Fairfield County Association of Realtors
• Real Estate Board of New York
• American Society of Interior Designers (Allied)
• Daughters of the American Revolution
• Connecticut Press Club
• Connecticut Muse Literary Society

Along with her family, Ann is a member of Connecticut’s Wee Burn Country Club and Maine’s Prouts Neck Country Club. Her favorite charities include the Fresh Air Fund, ASPCA, Wilton Land Conservation Trust and National Trust for Historic Preservation. In her free time, Ann enjoys reading, film and running. She continues to study architectural history and interior design.

"Ann was professional and a joy to work with during the time we sold our home. Her expertise in interior design was critical in staging our home to sell during this tough market. Ann went the extra mile to ensure our home looked the best it could –from purchasing plants to vases & candles. Throughout the experience she clearly communicated our options and represented us to potential buyers professionally. I highly recommend her for any home sell/search or interior design projects." - Sarah O.

"Ann is amongst one of the best agents out there. She enjoys what she does, is extremely thorough, helpful and dedicated. She made our search and purchase of our new home easier than we thought. She was not pushy, she really listened to what we wanted. She was so helpful that we are now working with her to sell our condo. - Monica F."

Ann Sample-Lineberger is a gem of an agent. Her wide experience in business, journalism, and design gives her invaluable insight into all aspects of real estate sales. She has the ability to calmly steer sellers and buyers through the complexities of the process with advice that is always helpful, clear, and fair. - John S.

Ann did a great job helping us through a series of challenging real estate transactions in a very difficult environment. - Frank J.

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