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

• 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.
• The auction, organised by Tranzon Auction Properties, was scheduled to close on Thursday.
• The contemporary residence has been designed to make th