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706 Prospect Avenue, Hartford’s West End
This elegant West End Colonial retains much of its original 1897 character, yet has been updated for today’s lifestyle. Upon entering, you are greeted with an open and welcoming entry that includes one of the property’s 5 fireplaces. The formal living room and dining room both feature fireplaces and built-ins. A large eat-in kitchen with fireplace, cherry cabinetry, and granite opens to a peaceful and private wrap-around deck that connects with the covered porch off the living room. The home is accented with canvas ceilings, pocket doors, French doors, a marble sink, leaded windows, and extensive moldings. Upstairs, the master suite includes a spacious private bath with whirlpool and steam shower, and a large walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms, two full baths, a large landing, and laundry area complete the second level. The third floor has a bonus room and ample storage space. The property includes a two car garage, new heating system, and newer roof – a must see.
706 Prospect Avenue is offered at $599,000. If you’d like to see this home, please have your agent arrange a showing or call me at 860-655-2125 to schedule a visit.
Recycling Building Materials
The first step of a renovation project is to get rid of all the junk that you don’t want anymore. Maybe it’s a bathroom vanity and toilet, or some windows and doors. For us it was cabinets, counters and appliances. Our old kitchen wasn’t actually junk, since it was in good condition, it just did not fit into our plans for the new space. Although some homeowners make the effort to sell their stuff via CraigsList or through other channels, most times it ends up in a dumpster.
The team at The ReCONNstruction Center is a third option for unwanted building materials. They are in the salvage business and help your stuff find a new home through their New Britain store. As a non-profit, they accept donations of building materials in “good reusable condition” in exchange for tax deductions.
Our interaction with The ReCONNstruction Center went very smoothly. Amy found the organization through the Habitat for Humanity website and scheduled a time for them to collect our old kitchen. On the morning of our pickup, Tony was able to fit most of our cabinets in a single pickup truck bed. It didn’t all quite fit, so he came back later in the day to get the rest. When he returned that afternoon, he said that most of the first load had already sold.
We had some time over the weekend, so we stopped in to the store to see the place for ourselves. They have just about everything imaginable. In addition to cabinets, we saw porcelain sinks, doors of all sizes, windows, light fixtures, and hardware, among other things. There was even one of those mechanical chair lifts that are mounted on staircases. Basically, they carry anything and everything that could be used in construction projects.
The ReCONNstruction Center store is open to the public and prices are very reasonable, though keep in mind everything is used and its condition varies greatly. Visit their website for more information on the organization and their hours of operation. They offer a terrific opportunity both to prevent construction materials from entering the waste stream and to help the community. Keep them in mind the next time you consider upgrading your home – maybe you’ll have something to donate, or maybe you’ll find the perfect piece in their store for your new space.
114 Westerly Terrace, Hartford’s West End
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to own a lovely West End home! This Tudor has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained throughout the years. The welcoming foyer is flanked by the oversized formal living and dining rooms, both perfect for entertaining. Off the living room is a charming, bricked 3-season room. A sizeable office/den also provides additional living space on the first floor. The tastefully renovated kitchen offers beautiful cherry cabinets and a large eat-in space overlooking the nicely landscaped backyard. Upstairs, the second level features a master bedroom with an updated bath, another classically updated full bath with soaking tub, and three additional spacious bedrooms. The finished third floor offers two more bedrooms, another updated full bath, and a dedicated storage room with built-ins and a cedar closet. Updated mechanicals and a 4-car garage round out the lowest level of the home.
114 Westerly Terrace is offered at $659,000. If you’d like to see this home, please have your agent arrange a showing, call me at 860-655-2125 to schedule a visit, or stop by the open house on February 28 between 1:00pm-3:00pm.
