8-Bedroom Albert Pope Classic Hits The Market In West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A classic West Hartford home built by a classic personality went on the market Monday. Here are the details:

• Address: 16 Sycamore Rd, West Hartford, Connecticut
• Price: $525,000
• Square Feet: 5857
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1910
• Features: This architectural gem is ready for your personal touches. Built in 1910 by famed bicycle builder Albert Pope, this brick and slate colonial is large and grand. Bring your builders to the showings as there are so many different things that can be done to modernize this wonderful home. Large rooms with beautiful woodwork and moldings, oversized fireplaces, as well as separate patio areas are just some of the elegant features of this home. The foyer is grand as is the staircase. The home has a working elevator and a separate wing on the 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and a full bath that was once used as a maids quarters. The third floor great room is a terrific bonus. Mechanically this home is in excellent shape with 2 gas boilers installed in 2011, as well as complete central air. Located in an area of prestigious homes, we strongly encourage you to come take a look. The grounds are large, well maintained and resemble a park. There is a fully heated apartment over the detached garage that had been lived in by a caretaker for several years.

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