The Secret Lettuce Garden

Secret Lettuce Patch

The other day I came across this while exploring with Ellen. I have occasionally seen news segments on various crops being grown in the middle of the forest to avoid detection, but never thought I would stumble upon such an operation myself. This is clearly a clandestine romaine lettuce farm set up in the wilds down by the river. But I support the use of lettuce (for health reasons!), and am sworn to secrecy so

52 Whitney Street, Hartford’s West End

With a fantastic layout for today’s living and historic architectural details, this West End home offers the best of old and new. A stunning paneled entry vestibule with marble floor, leaded glass and ornamental ceiling tile is sure to wow your visitors. The first floor powder room is tucked away in this space. Inside, a formal foyer opens to an oversized living room and dining room. An off-set fireplace allows this room to easily accommodate

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.

March Contracts: And We’re Back

Hartford County Single Family Contracts in March 2013

February was slow. March bounced back to above the 2012 trend with 773 deals coming together. This is about 4% over the March 2012 result. Since the market continues to be very active, we still believe that February was an aberration and should not be interpreted as weakness in the single-family real estate market in Hartford County. Buyers in many towns, and at a variety of price points, are frustrated by the low number of

66 Oxford Street, Hartford’s West End

This classic Victorian home retains much of its original detailing with natural woodwork, numerous stained glass windows and canvas ceilings. The front porch welcomes your guests. Inside, the foyer leads to the formal living room with an intricately carved mantle, flanking a wood burning fireplace. The dining room features a stained glass window and opens to a more casual den. A spacious, bright kitchen with eat-in area has plenty of cabinets, tin ceiling and a