The Connecticut home has undeniable curb appeal.
The gable roofs facing the road at 3 Lilac Terrace in West Hartford, the stonework around the front door, and the landscaping and plantings in the front yard, are both welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. They reflect a high level of planning and care that is found throughout the home. It is, however, the interior, with its five-bedrooms, that will be most impressive.
The entry hall, with its maintained hardwood flooring, partially open stairway to the second floor, and crown molding, which is used throughout much of the first floor, all add a touch of contemporary elegance. It is, however, what awaits at the end of this entry hallway that will be most dramatic and exciting. For here an open floor plan, encompassing the kitchen, dining area and living room, comes into view. The result is a feeling of space that enhances both daily activities and entertaining.
“Open floor plans are a concept people today love,” said Jared Jordan of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. He is handling the sale.
For either entertaining or daily activities, it is the kitchen, with its ample counter space and large island, that will be the center of activity. The counter that runs along the outer walls of the kitchen includes the sink, dishwasher, microwave, and gas range, with ample storage space to be found in both lower and upper cabinets. As for the island, it seats four people comfortably and has more storage space. A large walk-in pantry, at the end of the counter next to the refrigerator offers even more space for kitchen supplies, utensils, and staple items. A combination of pendant and recessed lighting provides ample illumination after dark, while an interior barn door, on rollers, closes off a mudroom that accesses the attached two-car garage and stairs to the cellar.
The kitchen is open to the dining area, which is defined by an attractive chandelier and, just around the corner, to the living room, with its fireplace. The dining area also accesses a deck at the rear of the home, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining during nice weather. In addition, the first floor has a home office and a half bath. This office area could be repurposed as a den or playroom. Throughout the first floor, the hardwood flooring flows uninterrupted from room to room.
The second floor has three of the home’s five bedrooms and a good sized laundry room. The highlight has to be the primary suite, which is large enough to comfortably accommodate a king size bed and a sofa and chairs. “This bedroom is a good size, it is really big,” Jordan said. A passageway to the primary suite’s bath passes by the doors to two walk-in closets.
The primary bathroom, which Jordan said is also quite large, features dual vanities, each with a sink, a large glass enclosed tiled shower and a soaking tub. The commode has its own room and there is a large linen closet.
The two additional second floor bedrooms are spacious and are served by a full bath. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, there is another linen closet accessed from the hallway, and the laundry room has its own sink.
The third floor holds the fourth and fifth bedrooms. Both are comfortably sized, have dual closets and are served by the home’s third full bath, which has a bathtub. A skylight in this bath lets in plenty of natural light. The third floor landing also accesses a linen closet.
The basement has the home’s mechanical systems and a hatchway, for outside access. For servicing basement systems, which includes central air conditioning, workers can enter through the garage and directly access the cellar stairs without having to traipse through the house, or use the hatchway.
“The basement is unfinished, but it was built to be anything the owner wants it to be,” Jordan said. “It includes rough plumbing for a bath,” he added. That means any number of options exist, including adding a rec room, hobby area, home theater, or game room. In addition to basement storage, the garage has storage space.
This home is in the recently completed Gledhill Estates development. Its location at the end of a cul-de-sac ensures minimal traffic and maximum privacy. That it is nestled just off Mountain Road near the intersection with Albany Avenue means that it is close to West Hartford’s major shopping and commercial areas, including Blue Back Square, West Hartford Center, and Bishops Corner. I-84 is close by and Bradley International Airport is just a short drive away. A wide range of restaurants catering to fine or casual dining are nearby. West Hartford is also noted for its municipal services and fine school system as well as its proximity to the UConn Medical Center.
Adding to this property’s appeal is the home owner’s association, which takes care of the yard work, including grass cutting and snow removal. That means extended absences by the owners should not be a problem. Long winter vacations to warmer areas can be taken without worrying about snow removal, while longer summer getaways won’t involve arranging for a grass cutting service.
“The house sits on about a fifth of an acre,” Jordan said. In addition, it is near hiking trails and other recreational opportunities. Consider it an ideal house in an ideal location, Jordan added.
Info:
Built: 2018
Price: $749,000
Style: Colonial
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3 full; 1 half
Square footage: 3,285
Mill rate: 42.35
Best Feature: Open floor plan with the deck off the back in this newly built home is perfect for contemporary lifestyles.
Contact: Jared Jordan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties
860-305-8040
