Garage Versus Tree

Garage Versus Tree

The other day I encountered a tree that was growing into the nearby garage. It’s difficult to see from the picture, but the branch is actually growing around the gutter and is beginning to dent it. Not an ideal situation, and presumably it will only get worse. Maybe I watched a little too much college basketball over the past month, but my first thought was to wonder if this is a blocking foul or a

1 Fern Street, Hartford’s West End

This West End home is just steps to the UConn Law School, Hartford Seminary and a neighborhood community garden. Inside, a formal foyer opens to the living room and kitchen. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and several built-in bookcases. It flows into the formal dining room which has a built-in china closet and detailed plate rail molding. The kitchen is fully remodeled with new cabinets, flooring, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

1691 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford

This brick-faced Tudor-inspired Colonial is a short walk to Elizabeth Park and located in the Morley elementary school district. A paver walkway leads you to the front door. Inside, the entry vestibule has a coat closet and powder room. The interior foyer has additional closets and opens to a formal living room with wood burning fireplace which flows into the dining room. A built-in hutch offers charm and storage and slider doors lead out to

145 Woodhaven Road, Glastonbury

This spacious Colonial is located on a private lot in a quiet neighborhood. The home has a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and a formal dining room. A large kitchen with eat-in space opens to a family room with propane stove. A 3-season room with propane heater leads to a deck. The fifth bedroom is located on the first floor and is currently set up as a laundry room. A full bathroom

WECA Historic Homes Rehab Tax Credit Event

Blue Multi-Family

We’ve covered the Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit a few times on the site. This week there is an opportunity to learn about it in person at a live event put together by the Architectural History and Resources Committee of the West End Civic Association. Join us at the Connecticut Historical Society on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 7:00. The event will feature a presentation by Mary Dunne of the State Historic Preservation Office about