We’re not the political sorts, but every now and then real estate and politics intersect. Last week someone made a real estate based attack on one of the Democrats running for Mayor in Hartford. It was a misleading attack (we believe deliberately), but got us looking at the homes of the two candidates vying for the top line on the November ballot. Two Democrats will be on the September party primary ballot in the City
Welcome to an architectural gem that has been updated in a historically sensitive manner. With gumwood trim and quartersawn oak floors on the main level, blown glass doorknobs upstairs, and original light fixtures throughout, 160 Kenyon Street retains most of the ornate original features. The home was passed down through generations of a single family for nearly 90 years, preserving the magnificent details. The current owners then made many thoughtful cosmetic and mechanical updates. The
You’ll love to come home to this end unit townhouse in a peaceful wooded setting. The large living room, with fireplace, is open to the dining room. A sliding door connects the interior space to huge private deck with gas hookup for grill. Back inside, the kitchen has a pantry and space for a small eat-in table. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a generous size, and includes an en-suite bathroom. The upper level contains two
Welcome to a grand West End Victorian with outstanding architecture and unique spaces. Relax on the covered front porch, where you can greet your neighbors as they walk past. A dark wood door and double entry leads to the oversized foyer, with tile fireplace and built-in bench, which is the heart of a home. Columns separate the formal living room from the foyer. A pocket door opens to a den with built-in shelves and French
Hartford County had 994 single-family deals come together during the month of June. The total represented an 18% increase over June 2014, and a 5% increase over May of 2015. Last month we titled our May Contracts post “Peak Spring,” which was proven dramatically incorrect. Numerous towns throughout the county outperformed in June, while very few towns showed meaningful drops in activity compared to June of last year. On a year-to-date basis, most of the