This weekend is a terrific opportunity to see Victorian architecture … it’s the beginning of Willimantic Victorian Days 2011! Of all the exciting things to do this weekend in Greater Hartford, this should be number one for old house people. Festivities extend all weekend, with a highlight being the 13th Annual Victorian Homes Tour. Fourteen homes are scheduled to be open this year. The complete schedule breaks down the different events and activities held in
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This move-in condition split level has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and highway access. Neutral paint colors and shiny hardwood floors welcome you into the living room. The remodeled kitchen offers plenty of storage and a laundry closet. The kitchen opens to a family room which features a fireplace and sliders to a deck. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, each with generous closet space.
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This 1,528 square foot two bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom Cape has the layout of a traditional Colonial and is located in the popular Morley elementary school district. The first floor features a front-to-back living room with fireplace and bay window. There is a formal dining room with chair rail and panel molding and a built-in corner hutch. The kitchen overlooks the backyard and has an eat-in nook. A paneled den leads to a screened-in porch. A
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Another report from the field by our interprid playground reporter. Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 slides Location: 877 Flatbush Avenue, West Hartford, at the corner of South Quaker Lane. Hours: Dawn to Dusk A great place for younger children to go burn off some energy in a controlled environment. There is just one (large) piece of equipment, so no need to worry about anything distracting from focused playing! Playscape: The sole entertainment at this
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The other day we covered the basics of the upcoming West Hartford property revaluation. As a quick reminder, the process is underway, and new “Market Values” will be available and distributed in the October time frame. Homeowners with concerns about their number can go through the “Informal Hearing” process and appeal it beyond that if needed. Phasing In Market Values We tried to keep things simple last time, focusing on the basic revaluation process and
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