{"id":675605,"date":"2026-09-06T17:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/675605\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T17:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:14:26","slug":"property-of-week-one-of-kind-home-called-architectural-marvel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/675605\/","title":{"rendered":"Property of week: One-of-kind home called ‘architectural marvel’"},"content":{"rendered":"

The views from The Howe Quarry Cliff House are spellbinding.<\/p>\n

Located at 400 Dayton Road in South Glastonbury it was designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting, which affords unobstructed 180-degree views that span from the Hartford skyline to Sleeping Giant State Park<\/a> in Hamden. Between these two landmarks one can see the Connecticut River, view the Arrigoni Bridge, look west to the UConn Health Center, and enjoy the natural beauty of South Glastonbury\u2019s rolling hills. A downward glance provides a dramatic perspective on the quarry below.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere were actually two quarries,\u201d said Jeffrey Anderson of the Anderson Team at William Pitt Sotheby\u2019s International Realty.<\/a> He is the listing agent and noted that while the quarries are no longer active, they have historical significance. A century ago in their heyday they provided many workers with employment.<\/p>\n

All of this makes for a unique setting for this single floor ranch that is spacious and has large windows giving residents in nearly every room a wonderful view of the scenery and the chance to see the area\u2019s wildlife, including hawks and eagles that soar high and fly by at eye level.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis home offers one floor living at its finest,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cThe house was built for the view, whether you are in the living room, the primary bedroom, your \u2018Hawaii\u2019 room, as the current owners call it; they all overlook the view.\u201d This \u2018Hawaii\u2019 room is a three-season screened-in porch. From it, \u201cYou may even be able to see Massachusetts at times,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cIt\u2019s really fabulous.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is also highly private with the property consisting of the home, two outbuildings, and nearly 25 acres of wooded land. It is located at the end of a dead end road, so there is little traffic, and the mature trees effectively screen the home from the street. Yet, it remains close to all the conveniences of Glastonbury and South Glastonbury including numerous restaurants and services, convenient shopping, and highly regarded schools. It is also close to major highways making life easier for commuters.<\/p>\n

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The entry foyer is located between the home\u2019s shared rooms and the bedroom wing. It is welcoming with an array of windows that effectively creates a wall of glass to provide an unfettered view of the beautiful scenery. It also shows the chimney for the fireplace in the living room that was made using stones from the quarry. It is an eye-catching design element.<\/p>\n

The living room is large, with a vaulted ceiling that adds to the feeling of space. As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home. The stone fireplace with its built-in storage area for firewood, adds visual appeal and will undoubtedly be the focal point after the sun sets. Until then, it is the view out the windows that will capture the eye.<\/p>\n

The living room is open to the dining area. Here, there are more large windows that capture the incredible views. Both the living and dining rooms have handsome storage cabinets.<\/p>\n