Designed by well-known Hartford architect and artist, Merrill Prentice, this Connecticut home has all of its classic finishes from the early 1900s.
Built in 1928, the home at 155 Scarborough St. in Hartford is wrapped with decades-old ivy and the front door is full oak Spanish-style with the house number in brass, according to its listing. It has a stained leaded glass front-facing window, beamed ceilings and a carved living room wall with hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout.
With seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms stretched out over 4,900 square feet, the home has been updated to include present-day comforts, according to its listing, with an eye to preserving the “special elements” of the home.
The first floor includes a foyer, half bathroom and stairs to the finished basement television area. It also has the dining room, library with built-ins, the living room with the original woodwork and fireplace, and French doors outside to the patio and sunroom. The kitchen has been updated with granite and includes hidden panels and high-end appliances. Off of the kitchen is a butler’s pantry and a glass-enclosed great room with radiant floors, according to its listing.
On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace. There are also two other ensuite bedrooms; one with access to a large deck. There are more bedrooms over the garage which could serve as an office, hobby or workout room or au-pair area, according to its listing.
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The third floor contains two more bedrooms and another full bathroom along with storage spaces.
The basement is finished and has surround sound, a large television and bar area. The original wine cellar is also downstairs along with a workshop area.
The home is part of the West End Historic District and West End Civic Association. The original 1928 blueprints are available.
It is listed for $1.35 million and is represented by Mollie Abend of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties.