1578 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117

Impressive home that melds classic col w/contemporary touches. Built in 1928, this brick home w/slate roof(the roof gets checked and repaired twice a year) has been beautifully maintained-the exterior was painted last year. The spacious gourmet kitchen was redone appox nine years ago w/granite, and an island, S/S appliances and loads of storage and is located next to the formal dining room. Dramatic living room with fireplace. The family room addition was composed of brick from a church in downtown Hartford. There are new thermopane windows through which you can view the lovely yard w/two seating/eating areas and garden. There is also a private office and powder room on the first floor. The second floor has two full baths and 4 bedrooms. The master is spacious and the master bath is granite and updated. Private deck outside the master bedroom. The third floor would make a perfect space for 2 offices w/a full bath. It is private and closed off from the rest of the house. There is also a cedar closet. The lower level is unfinished. There is a Buderas gas furnace and water heater and a generator. You are just steps from The historic Elizabeth Park and the Pond House restaurant. 7 1/2 minutes to Hartford and 7 1/2 minutes to West Hartford. House pictured in the August 9, 2020 Real Estate section in the article Where to Land in the New Subruban Flight - For the Most Bang for your Buck - West Hartford, Conn.