farmington: All Your Home Preparation Experts in One Place
- 01/06/09 07:06 AM
Are you thinking of selling your house this spring? I don't have to tell you how important it is to prepare your house for showings because you already know that. To attract the attention of prospective buyers in today's market, your house must shine.
Imagine knowing who to call right now to make that happen. Imagine having pre-screened, trustworthy professionals and experts who are dedicated to your success and available to work for you immediately.
Pre-Listing Inspectors Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting Contractors Handymen Landscapers and Gardeners Organizers and Stagers Movers and Storage Facilities Rubbish Removal Estate Sales … (0 comments)
farmington: Oh No! Not a Steep Driveway!
- 12/12/08 09:53 AM
In Farmington, we've just experienced a near-miss with an ice storm while some of our friends to the Northwest are dealing with it directly. They are experiencing inches of ice coating tree branches and causing electrical outages. And tonight, widespread threats of black ice will make travel treacherous throughout Connecticut.
Imagine, selling your home this season, and your driveway slopes and curves. Try to factor the loss of value that causes! Thousands!
Enter Radiant Heated Driveways. Cables installed in the driveway melt the snow and ice. Some systems actually detect when the snowy, icy conditions arise. The homeowners can … (2 comments)
farmington: Oh No! Not a Steep Driveway!
- 12/12/08 09:30 AM
In Farmington, we've just experienced a near-miss with an ice storm while some of our friends to the Northwest are dealing with it directly. They are experiencing inches of ice coating tree branches and causing electrical outages. And tonight, widespread threats of black ice will make travel treacherous throughout Connecticut.
Imagine, selling your home this season, and your driveway slopes and curves. Try to factor the loss of value that causes! Thousands!
Enter Radiant Heated Driveways. Cables installed in the driveway melt the snow and ice. Some systems actually detect when the snowy, icy conditions arise. The homeowners can … (1 comments)
farmington: Spectacular Sunsets and Scenic Views of the Farmington Valley in Connecticut
- 12/01/08 07:35 AM
Nestled onto over 4 acres of meadows, woodland, and pristine gardens, this Georgian Colonial boasts the highest standards of craftsmanship with deep, traditional moldings, hardwood floors with inlays, a library with built-in cherry bookcases, and a sensational stone patio for entertaining or personal enjoyment. 41 Stonefield Road, Avon, Connecticut
Minutes from convenient, major highways, airports, and shopping, yet protected on a quiet knoll overlooking the Farmington Valley. Enjoy the Western views and spectacular sunsets!
Offered at $1,750,000 Private Master Suite with Gas Fireplace 6 Full Baths and 3 Half-baths Country Kitchen with Granite Counters and Butler's Pantry Family … (2 comments)
farmington: Stealth Tower Proposed for Simmons Family Farm
- 10/23/08 04:56 AM
Cello Partnership (Verizon Wireless) has applied for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the construction of a cell tower at 199 Town Farm Road in Farmington, Connecticut. The parcel under discussion is 9.9 acres of open space currently owned by the Town of Farmington and known as the Simmons Family Farm. Design plans include erecting a 110 foot tower disguised as an artificial tree and enclosed within a 60 foot by 60 foot fenced area. Complete application details can be found at the Connecticut Siting Council website's Pending Procedures page, under Docket #356.
A … (0 comments)
farmington: Hartford Happenings-- Columbus Day Weekend
- 10/11/08 01:56 AM
It's a beautiful Fall Weekend in Central Connecticut with the Fall Foliage reaching toward peak color. What's to do this weekend? Here's a list of some of the local activities: The Hartford Marathon--- Hartford, CT Salisbury Fall Festival, October 10-12, Salisbury and Lakeville, CT Portland Fair, October 10-12, Portland Exchange Fair Grounds, Portland, CT Riverton Fair, October 10-12, Village of Riverton, Rte 20, Barkhamsted, CT Open Barn Tour at McCulloch Farms, October 11-13, 100 Whippoorwill Rd, Old Lyme, CT Granby Artists Association Open Studio Tour, October 11-12, Granby, CT Scotland CT Highland Games, October 12, Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Rd, Scotland, … (2 comments)
farmington: Apricots Restaurant in Farmington, Connecticut
- 09/27/08 07:51 AM
On a beautiful late summer day this week, I was treated to a delicious lunch at Apricots, one of Farmington's finest restaurants, located on the banks of the Farmington River. The restaurant is a landmark for both the building's history and for its local cuisine.
Diners can sit al fresco at the Patio overlooking the river, or inside at the Pub, or in one of the formal, main dining rooms. After sitting at the Patio for awhile, we chose to eat in the Pub.
Kevin Quinn, general manager, told me about some of the history of the building which … (3 comments)
farmington: "Ye Olde Publick Fair" at the Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington, CT
- 09/07/08 01:23 AM
On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Stanley-Whitman House will hold its annual "Ye Olde Publick Fair" from 11 AM to 4 PM at 37 High Street in Farmington Village. The Stanley-Whitman House is a National Historic Landmark--- the oldest house from a time when Farmington was a true farming community raising Indian corn, tending sheep and cattle, and hunting and fishing alongside the native Tunxis Indians--- ca 1720.
Built by Deacon John Stanley, the house is an example of traditional New England construction with its central chimney, overhanging upper level, and pendant drops. A lean-to, added later in the … (0 comments)
farmington: "Benefitting" from an Open House Tour
- 08/09/08 08:24 AM
Hello everyone! Talk about a successful open house! Last week, I sponsored a benefit for The National Theatre of the Deaf by hosting a private estate tour of a lovely home-- 41 Stonefield Road, in Farmington/Avon, Connecticut.
During the tour, six talented neighbors presented their works for everyone's enjoyment, and as we walked throughout the home, everyone could see its beauty and feel the warmth of living there. It was a beautiful, sunny evening, and when the sun set at dusk, everyone felt the hush and enjoyed the magic. We had bountiful trays of hors d'oeuvres from Carbone's Ristorante on Franklin … (17 comments)
Are you thinking of selling your house this spring? I don't have to tell you how important it is to prepare your house for showings because you already know that. To attract the attention of prospective buyers in today's market, your house must shine.;)
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