86 Van Buren Ave, West Hartford

Don’t miss this fresh, charming brick Colonial on Van Buren Avenue in West Hartford Center! The welcoming entry opens to a front-to-back living room with gas fireplace. Beyond the living room a den overlooks the back yard through a large picture window. The updated kitchen has stone counters, custom backsplash, an apron sink, Viking/Sub-Zero appliances, and a butler’s pantry that leads to the oversized dining room with wainscoting. A rear deck and powder room complete

House as Art

Stairs

Hartford has a nice selection of residences that were built with a level of care, and attention to detail, that makes them works of art. Some were special from the day they were built, others because of who built them, and still others because they survive as one of the few examples of an era. It’s rare for a private citizen to be able to own a home that is a work of art, yet

Peyton’s Perfect West Hartford Pied-a-Terre

791 Prospect, West Hartford

The rumor mill worked overtime this week to put Peyton Manning in West Hartford looking at homes. As far as we’re concerned, it’s just a rumor. But, if the future Hall of Fame quarterback is in the market for a local property, then we have the perfect place! If Manning were to come to Greater Hartford, then all he would need is a modest pied-a-terre for when he’s in town for work. Of the many

February Contracts: An Active Start to 2016

Hartford County Single Family Contracts in February 2016

February 2016 strongly outperformed 2015 in terms of Hartford County single-family contracts. There was a 24% jump in activity versus the prior year, putting the year-to-date tally at nearly 22% ahead of 2015. Last month we noted that the mild January weather may have played a role in the real estate market’s strong start. Cold weather arrived almost immediately after we pushed published that story, yet the lower temperatures did not discourage buyers. Pleasant weather

156 North Main Street, West Hartford

156 North Main

156 North Main Street is a classic brick Colonial with all the right details. A professionally landscaped front yard with newly paved driveway with turnaround, and stone paver walkway welcomes you. Enter into a foyer with coat closet that opens to the main hall. The wide living room is a comfortable spot to relax with built-in shelving, a bay window, and a gas fireplace. Entertain in the formal dining room with a built-in corner cabinet,