Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
In honor of a long weekend that was nearly perfect, here is a photo of the Hartford skyline as taken Sunday from the Zion Hill Cemetery just outside the Trinity campus. We hope everyone was able find some time to relax with friends and family. Happy Labor Day.
Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy the cool, dry weather. Sunday evening was perfect for a walk, so we ventured out to MDC Reservoir #6 on Route 44 in West Hartford. There are miles and miles of well maintained trails for walking, hiking, and biking on MDC land right in the middle of Greater Hartford. We stayed close to the reservoir since it was getting dark, but will definitely be out
Note: This post continues the Saving a West End Home Series. Homes in the West End have seen multiple generations come and go. They have been the backdrop for many stories as the neighborhood evolved through different historical eras. Some of the properties have been passed down within a family for multiple generations. Others have been converted from one use to another, like turning a large single family home in to a rooming house. Basic
Note: This post continues the Saving a West End Home series. Not everything in a historic home is worth saving. Consider the furnace. Does anyone want to live in a house with a 105 year old furnace? Especially if it was completely preserved in original condition? It’s possible that someone might, but most buyers and homeowners would prefer to have a modern furnace generating their heat. Not only is it more efficient, it’s also safer.
Note: This post continues the Saving a West End Home series, please also see Part 1 and Part 2. Architectural details make West End homes unique and interesting, but also add to the complexity of renovation projects. Christian Winkley, of Oxford Builders, recognized that challenge from the start. Throughout the demolition process he and his team carefully salvaged original fixtures and materials that would eventually be part of the revitalized home. Do Not Disturb Many