Dakota Partners is in the process of rehabilitating the historic Judd & Root building at the corner of Allyn and High streets in Downtown Hartford into 63 one bedroom apartments over ground floor commercial space. The developer’s project page notes that tenants are expected to begin to move into the units in the summer of 2014. The above photo was taken on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 and shows that work is well underway. Windows on
Mature landscaping frames this classic West End colonial located near Elizabeth Park. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,779 square feet. The enclosed front porch welcomes your guests and provides a nice space for relaxing.A beautiful entryway with original leaded glass leads to an open foyer and the formal living room with fireplace. The living room opens to a family room and dining room, each with pocket doors and canvas ceilings. The
Gardening has been a hit or miss experience for us over the years. This year has gone better than most. We got some good plants from Meadow View Farms back in May, and have been enjoying homegrown veggies since late June. The tomatoes and squash have been good producers, and we even have little watermelons growing. My favorite crop so far has been the hot peppers. Not super hot ones, but hot enough to make
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind contemporary home on the prestigious Governor’s Row section of Prospect Avenue. Imagined by architect Henry Darbee, and influenced by the International Style, this stunning property is a private mountainside retreat with spectacular views of the Hartford skyline. Distinctive copper doors draw you in to a private courtyard with koi pond and access to the deck overlooking the City. The main level was transformed by Peter Robbin into a sleek, yet inviting,
This updated Dutch Colonial is conveniently located in the historic West End of Hartford. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms over 2,016 square feet. A turned staircase in the open foyer greets you as you enter the home. The formal living room has a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcases, and French doors that open to a screened-in side porch. The formal dining room has double built-in hutches with leaded glass doors. The remodeled