Playground Review: Elizabeth Park, Hartford

Welcome to the first of our new series of local playground reviews. For those just joining us, here is the initial idea. Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Slides Location: 180 Elizabeth Street in Hartford, at the north end of Oxford Street. (Note that 180 Elizabeth is not a real address, but seems to work on Google Maps) Hours: Dawn to Dusk The playground at Elizabeth Park is ideal for younger children, and also has

Boomers Boomerang Back into Town

This Sunday’s Hartford Courant had an interesting piece by Tom Condon titled “Subdivisions On Way Out?” It is definitely worth a read if you were focused on other things yesterday, like spending time with your mother or enjoying the beautiful weather. The basic thesis is that a confluence of trends will lead to more large houses for sale in the suburbs than buyers who will be interested in purchasing them. Supply will come from the

171 Girard Avenue, Hartford’s West End

This West End gem has original architectural details and great entertaining and living spaces. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths over 3,019 square feet. Just steps from the UConn Law School, St. Francis and Elizabeth Park, the open front porch welcomes you to the home. Inside the entry foyer leads to the formal living room which features built-ins and a fireplace. The formal dining room connects to the kitchen which is a clean and

Discover Hartford’s West End

One of our roles, as a real estate agents representing sellers, is to act as an informal promoter for the various towns and neighborhoods in which our clients live. Potential buyers from other parts of Greater Hartford, or even other parts of the country, may not know what an area is actually like. They may have never visited, and they may have formed their own mental images based on what they’ve heard from other people.

706 Prospect Ave, 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 features a fireplace and built-ins, and opens to the dining room. On the other side of the entry is a terrific first floor family room – an unusual feature in the West End.