Historic West End Home Hits the Market

HARTFORD, CT — A showcase Hartford home has hit the real estate market. Check out the listing:

• Address: 84 Scarborough St, Hartford, Connecticut
• Price: $1,250,000
• Square Feet: 6873
• Bedrooms: 9
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1913
• Features: One of Hartford's most culturally significant homes in the Historic and Storied West End of Hartford! A true estate set on 5 acres of land backing to the north branch of the Park River. It has 9 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half baths, and over 7K sqft of living area. The home has been painstakingly restored to be true to its roots while adding modern conveniences like central air conditioning throughout the entire home. The living room is a masterpiece with paneling and fireplace mantel from an original 16th Century Swedish home, and walls that are over 14 inches thick. The kitchen has been updated with hand painted tiles and a complete set of modern appliances and conveniences. The home has top notch mechanical systems including a super-efficient gas fired furnace, modern plumbing, and fully updated electrical systems. The home is protected from the elements by a lifetime Vermont slate roof and brick that never needs painting. Anyone can build and live in a track-built big box colonial home in the suburbs. Rarely is there the opportunity to own a historic masterpiece that has been completed updated and is move in ready condition. 84 Scarborough represents one of the best opportunities to own a multi-generational home in New England.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.