2018 Connecticut Parade of Homes-2

OCTOBER 13 & 14, 2018 • 11AM TO 5PM

Portion of the proceeds to benefit:

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2018 Parade of Homes Chairman

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am excited you are joining us for the 2018 Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut. You may be interested in the latest trends in home building and design, looking for the perfect new home to move right into, looking to be inspired by a renovation or you may be searching for your dream builder – the one you connect with and who can bring your vision to life. You can find all of that, and much more on the Parade of Homes.

As you visit the homes on our annual tour, I encourage you to consider the story behind each one of these homes. These Connecticut made products are designed and built with passion and craftsmanship. They are created by professionals who are excited about every part of building a home. The builders and remodelers know that every detail of a home is essential in helping the homeowners live their best lives.

Nick Uccello Uccello Development 2018 Parade of Homes Chairman

You are invited to step inside and explore a variety of home styles ranging from innovative to elegant, and at prices ranging from the $200,000’s to more than $3 million. We are excited to showcase the latest in new home construction and new communities as well as fully renovated homes. The renovated homes highlight transformations of historic and thirty-year-old properties into modern highly efficient homes.

Plan your daily visits to all the Parade homes by downloading the easy to use Parade of Homes app called Parade Craze. The app provides easy access to the home details, directions, photos, builder profiles and much more. The app will be your most useful tool before, during and after the tour.

At each home you visit make sure to get your ticket scanned. Each stop is an entry to win valuable raffle prizes – the more homes you visit, the more chances you have to win.

On behalf of the Parade of Homes Committee and my fellow builders and remodelers on the Parade, thank you very much for joining us and seeing the latest in home design in Connecticut. I am excited that a portion of the ticket proceeds will be going to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. I would also like to thank our presenting sponsors Bender and Connecticut Lighting Centers. I hope you are inspired for your next home or home improvement project.

Thank you, Nick Uccello Uccello Development 2018 Parade of Homes Chairman

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2018 Parade of Homes Properties Create your own self-guided tour of the homes. Each stop where your ticket it scanned is an entry for valuable raffle prizes.

1970’s Remodeled Home 16 Dexter Road Rocky Hill

Cambridge Crossing GPS – 20 Hoskins Road Simsbury

Ollari Farm 22 Hawthorne Circle Rocky Hill

Carson Way GPS – 4 Carson Way Simsbury

Autumn Meadow 5 Clew Drive Middletown

Gledhill Estates GPS – 660 Mountain Rd West Hartford

Evergreen 10 Woodsboro Circle Cromwell

Remodeled 1920’s Estate 80 Mountain Spring Road Farmington

The Preserve 11 Whippoorwill Way Wethersfield

The Pennington 788 Farmington Avenue Farmington

Wendell's Woods 550 Oakwood Drive Glastonbury

Historic Remodeled Home 25 Hatters Lane Farmington

Glastonbury Glen GPS – 102 Orchard Street Glastonbury

Washington Farms 3 Kings Grant, GPS – 140 Taine Mountain Road Burlington

Village at Red Rock 727 Tolland Turnpike Manchester

Historic 1868 Remodeled Home 132 Lovely Street Unionville

South Windsor Woods GPS – 400 Pleasant Valley Road South Windsor Abbot Road 29 Abbott Road Ellington

Hillcrest Village 1 Hillcrest Drive Southington Chatfield Farms 39 Fieldstone Lane Beacon Falls

Suffield Chase GPS – 417 Bridge Street Suffield

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2018 Parade of Homes Committee Nick Uccello Uccello Development LLC Parade of Homes Chairman Kris Barnett Sunlight Construction, Inc. Jeffrey Bodeau Bodeau Realty Group at William Raveis Real Estate Kerry Brunn Pella Windows & Doors Garret Cook Cyclone Home Systems, LLC Robert Croce FOX61 / CW20 Gayle Dennehy

By Carrier, Inc. Ronald Drisdelle Drisdelle Homes LLC Fotis Dulos Fore Group Inc. Joe Duva T & M Building Co.

Matt Gilchrist EG Home LLC

Chip Poehnert Liberty Bank

Joel Grossman Calcagni Real Estate

Steffen Reich Coldwell Banker

Sheila Gschwind Sunlight Construction, Inc.

Tyler Roman FOX61 / CW20

Jack Kemper Kemper Associates Architects LLC

Eric Santini Jr. Deer Valley Construction Management, LLC

Liz Koiva Nordic Builders of Tolland, LLC

Kevin Santini Santini Homes, Inc.

George LaCava Trilacon Development Corporation

Dawn Satagaj Drisdelle Homes LLC

Peter LaCava Trilacon Development Corporation Sarah Ludecke Morgan Contracting Inc. Kate MacMillan EG Home LLC

Sally Smirnoff Calcagni Real Estate Carla Snowdon Connecticut Lighting Centers Steve Temkin T & M Building Co. Liz Verna Verna Builders & Developers

Desi Meister Bodeau Realty Group at William Raveis Real Estate

Christina Wooden BENDER

Kenneth Mita Hillcrest Homes, LLC

Tina Zadrozny

By Carrier, Inc.

Susan Falkner Nelson Construction, Inc.

Daniel Morgan CGR, Morgan Contracting Inc.

Bill Zampaglione PAC Group, LLC

Sandra Fehrs Calcagni Real Estate

Chris Nelson, GMB, CGP, Nelson Construction, Inc.

Mark Zurzola TagTeam Business Partners, LLC

Bill Ferrigno Sunlight Construction, Inc.

Larry Piretti TagTeam Business Partners, LLC

Gary Emerito Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties

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Guide to Buying a Home If you are thinking of buying a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options available to you. Here are some things you should consider: Step 1: Financing Your Home The first step in the home buying process is determining how much you can afford. Check out our “Advice for Financing Your First Home� to learn more about how you can prepare for the financing process. To ensure that the financing process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having a financing commitment in place before shopping for a new home.

Step 2:

prefer traditional rooms that afford more privacy.

While looking for a home, consider whether your needs are likely to change over time. If you plan to add rooms, find out if there is enough space on your site for such expansion and whether such additions are permitted by your local jurisdiction.

Step 3: Selecting the Type of Home Options include single-family homes and condominiums. Some home buyers prefer homes with large yards. Others opt for

Prioritizing Most-Wanted Features Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options available to you.

An easy way to organize your thoughts is to write each separate feature that you want on a 3X5 card, and arrange the cards in order of their importance to you.

For instance, if you like to cook, you may want a home with a large, well-equipped kitchen. Or you may settle for a small kitchen, so that you can have extra space for a library, office or playroom.

Some home buyers seek large, open interior spaces, while others

condominiums where they can avoid yard maintenance entirely.

With a single-family home in a development, you'll be responsible for your own yard and home, but may be restricted to certain design elements or other regulations if there is a home owners association.

A condominium is a home in a multi-unit complex, such as an apartment building or a townhouse cluster. You own the home, and you and your neighbors jointly own the common elements, such as the land around the complex, the parking areas, building exteriors, hallways, utility pipes and recreational facilities. A condominium owners association is responsible for maintaining the jointly owned elements. The dayto-day business of the complex is generally handled by a managing agency.

Step 4: Starting Your House Hunt Now that you know the type of home and features you are looking for, and how much home you can afford, you're ready to begin searching for your perfect home.

Whether you use a realtor to find an existing home or work with a builder to buy a new home, you'll be more focused with your search.

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16 DEXTER ROAD, ROCKY HILL

Nick Uccello, Uccello Development 860.721.9068 uccellodevelopment.com Built in 1971, the original home was a typical 24x48, 1238 square foot ranch house with a 2 car garage underneath and a walkout basement to the rear built on a ½ acre lot on a cul-de-sac in Rocky Hill. The house had a living room, dining room and kitchen on the main floor, along with three bedrooms and one bathroom.

There was also a finished basement with a full bath that was added by a previous owner.

The plan for the remodel was to bring the house into the 21st century by modernizing and

opening up the main level for entertaining, and modern family living. There were other necessities as well, such as a true master suite, updating and adding built ins to the kids bedrooms, converting the old formal living room into a playroom for the children, as well as adding a guest bath to the main floor.

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family room, as well as a functional mudroom, and a flex room that while used as a gym could be a home office, or an additional bedroom with a fully remodeled full bath.

The end result is a roughly 2,200 square foot 3 bedroom 2 and a ½ bath ranch style house finished in the New England shingle style on the exterior, with a clean transitional interior.

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22 HAWTHORNE CIRCLE, ROCKY HILL

Dawn Satagaj, Ollari Farms 860.301.5820 drisdellehomes.com Spectacular hillside views! From the moment you arrive you know this home is special! Gracefully curving front walk leading to the stone accented front porch welcomes you to this sun-filled Drisdelle home.

Enter into the two-story foyer with dramatic second floor balcony overlook, French doors lead to the home office on the right and to the left is the gracious formal dining room with crown molding, picture frame wainscoting and onsite custom crafted columns. The great room offers large windows that take full advantage of the view! Graced with a gas fireplace and custom designed mantle this room is the perfect place for gathering friends and family. The large eat-in kitchen

with custom designed coffered ceiling, custom cabinetry and stunning granite counters. There is a main level guest bedroom, a walkin pantry closet and a 3-car garage.

Second floor master suite with tray ceiling, custom tile shower, double vanity and freestanding soak tub. The master closet is HUGE! Two additional second floor bedrooms each with full bath plus an unfinished bonus room (for future expansion). The lower level

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offers 10-foot ceilings and is a full walk-out with French doors and windows. This spectacular home is ready for immediate occupancy and offered at $689,900 Ollari Farm of Rocky Hill is an enclave of 35 luxury homesites and provides a true custom home experience. Intentionally designed to invoke a feeling of community, the circular street of Hawthorne Circle invites homeowners to engage in neighborly conversations.

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Autumn Meadows

5 CLEW DRIVE, MIDDLETOWN

Anthony LaCava, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 860.944.4451 anthonylacava.bhhsneproperties.com Autumn Meadows is conveniently located in Middletown with easy access to Route 9. An Active Adult Community with a 20% exemption for Buyers of any age is perfect for young professionals, couples just starting a family or seniors looking to downsize. Lawn maintenance and snow removal is provided by the association giving you more time for the things you enjoy!

The model home at Autumn Meadows is a 1,464 square foot 5 room ranch which includes a Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, two bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage. Features include stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, oak floors,

crown molding and chair rail.

Birch cabinets and a large pantry closet are included in the Kitchen that opens into a spacious 15’ x 29’ Living and Dining Room.

The glass slider in the Living Room leads to a Trex deck with vinyl rails that overlooks the community.

The hallway leading to the two bedrooms includes the Laundry area and Main Bath with a linen closet directly across from the guest Bedroom.

The Master Bedroom includes a large walk-in-closet and Master Bath with a 5’ shower, granite vanity top and linen closet.

Just minutes away from Downtown Middletown, Wesleyan University and Middlesex Hospital.

Main Street Middletown offers movie theaters and many restaurants from Italian to Thai.

Stop and Shop, Walgreens and many medical practices are nearby on Saybrook Road.

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This home is selling for $234,900.00 a price for new construction that is hard to match.

One additional home is currently under construction with the opportunity to customize the home to your own personal tastes.

Trilacon and the LaCava Family have been building homes in Connecticut for four generations creating homes and communities residents are proud to call home.

To see any of our active communities or for custom design-build services please call us to set up an appointment.

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10 WOODSBORO CIRCLE, CROMWELL

Peter LaCava George LaCava 860.632.7863 Trilacon.com Evergreen Cromwell’s premier 55+ community consists of fiftytwo individual homes nestled on a gentle hillside bordering town owned open space. Views stretch from Farmington to the west, Glastonbury to the east and Meriden to the south.

Evergreen’s easy access to both Route 91 and Route 9 provides quick access to malls, medical services, and Middletown’s vibrant Main Street.

The Lexington has an open floor plan that allows for singlefloor living with 1,996 square feet.

Entering the home you find yourself in a large open area where the Foyer, Great Room,

formal Dining Room, and Kitchen flow seamlessly into one another creating a great space for entertaining. A library with wainscoted paneled walls separates the second bedroom from the Master Bedroom that includes an on-suite bathroom with an oversized 5’ shower.

The Kitchen includes both an 8’ eat at island and sunny breakfast area, decorator slate GE appliances and subway tile backsplash. A custom bookshelf cabinet appoints the Great Room that has a large bank of oversized windows on an adjoining wall. All baths and the Laundry-Mud Room have tiled floors with white oak floors in all other rooms. All Evergreen homes are built to be energy efficient including high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. The Lexington is being offered at $444,900 with other homes available starting at $369,900.

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Trilacon and the LaCava family have been building homes in Connecticut for four generations creating homes and communities residents are proud to call home.

To see any of our active communities or for custom design-build services please call us to set up an appointment.

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VIRTUAL HOME TOUR ONLY

111 WHIPPOORWILL WAY, WETHERSFIELD

Nick Uccello, Uccello Development 860.721.9068 uccellodevelopment.com Located in the heart of Wethersfield, Connecticut, close to everything, yet still surrounded by open space. The community was thoughtfully designed so that each of the 10 homes will have wooded views to the rear and meadow views to the east, this combined with moderately sized easy to care for lots foster a sense of community without sacrificing treasured privacy.

The homes at the Preserve at Whippoorwill Way are all about choice – because you have reached a stage in life when you know

exactly what you want. All homes feature luxurious touches that you have come to expect, such as granite countertops, custom cabinetry and built-ins, extra wide casings and hardwood flooring.

High-efficiency cooling, natural gas heating and green construction combine with little to no maintenance costs over the next 20 years to make luxury living surprisingly affordable.

The custom portfolio homes at The Preserve at Whippoorwill Way range in price from $599,000 to $1,000,000 +. Currently 4 of the10

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homes have been spoken for.

With over thirty years of experience in the home building industry, Uccello Development will work with you to create a truly exceptional home that will meet all of your requirements and exceed your expectations. A variety of floor plans are available or you can custom build a design and floor plan to meet your needs.

Each Home will offer the latest in construction technology, modern conveniences, and luxurious amenities required by today’s sophisticated homeowner.

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550 OAKWOOD DRIVE, GLASTONBURY

Gemma Carrier, By Carrier 860.941.3636 bycarrier.com Wendell’s Woods, a By Carrier community in Glastonbury. Wendell’s Woods features 12 single family lots in the heart of Glastonbury. A few short minutes to downtown and route 2. Whether you desire a colonial style, first floor master or ranch we will custom design a house to suit your lifestyle. Lots range from 1+ to over 2 acres.

Our model home features: • 3,100 Square Feet • 3 Car Garage • 2.5 Bath • Granite Counters • Tile Shower • Soaking Tub • Gas Fireplace • Cathedral Family Room Ceiling • 9' Ceilings 1st, 2nd Floor & basement PARADE OF HOMES | 13

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GPS – 102 ORCHARD STREET, GLASTONBURY

Joe Duva, T & M Building Co., Inc. 860.883.3479 TandM.com Glastonbury Glen is a new community which will have 18 homes. The model home at Glastonbury Glen is highlighted by an extended kitchen that is flooded with natural light from a 6-foot window in front of the sink, a smaller window off to the side of the sink, a 6-foot glass sliding door and topped off by 3 Velux solar- powered operable skylights with solar- powered blinds. Off the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry with a window.

The master suite has a 14' x 19' sleeping area with a tray ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, and a spectacular master bath

with a vaulted ceiling illuminated by a Velux skylight above the soaking tub.

The upstairs hallway is accessible by front and rear staircases and features natural lighting through a Velux Sun Tunnel.

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In the back corner of the first floor there is a private room which can be used as a dog bedroom.

There are 17 additional homesites available for new homes to be built. Home prices range from the $400’s to the $600’s.

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727 TOLLAND TURNPIKE, MANCHESTER, CT

Liz Koiva, Nordic Builders of Tolland 860.871.9055 nordicbuilders.com Welcome to The Village at Red Rock, the newest townhome community by award winning Nordic Builders of Tolland. If you are looking for maintenance free living at a very affordable price, The Village at Red Rock is your place to call home. Centrally located in Manchester, Connecticut, Red Rock is an easy commute to Hartford and just minutes from any convenience you may need including shopping, dining and entertainment.

The popular Woodward design features a generous living and dining area adjoining the spacious granite center island

and large kitchen with separate pantry. Whether you’re relaxing in front of the corner gas fireplace on a winter night or step outside to enjoy the deck on a summer evening, the open layout is perfect for today’s lifestyle.

The oversized master bedroom on the second floor has two walkin closets and private bathroom with 5' shower. The second bedroom also includes a private bathroom and walkin closet. In addition, there is a laundry room and two hallway storage closets. The Woodward has a one car garage plus a full walkout basement that can be finished.

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carpet selection and paint colors.

If this is your first home, you are looking to downsize or tired of renting, The Village at Red Rock is the place for you with affordable prices starting at $249,900!

Other models also available include ranch style end units with two car garages.

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GPS — 400 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, SOUTH WINDSOR

Janice Grivois, T & M Building Co., Inc. 860.729.8480 TandM.com Nestled amongst the trees on over 49 acres is a new community which will have walking trails, a gazebo, private clubhouse and two recreation areas. The community is a mix of townhouses, duplexes, and free-standing homes. There are 6 townhouse models with a model of each to view. Base prices start at $196,900. There are 3 Cobalt style townhouses available for quick occupancy priced at $294,900. Duplexes are available with prices starting at $369,900.

There is one duplex model to view. Free-standing homes are priced from $374,900. There

is a spectacular furnished free-standing model, The Francis, to view priced at $512,500. (shown above) • 5 minutes to I-291, 10 minutes to I-91 and I-84 and 20 minutes to Bradley International Airport • South Windsor School District ranks top 20% of all of CT • Abundant shopping and dining experiences within 20 minutes.

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Since its founding in 1962, T&M has built over 3000 new homes in over 40 Connecticut communities. The key to our success has been understanding and responding to the needs and desires of new home buyers. Recognized as Connecticut Builder of the Year by the Connecticut Home Builders Association, T&M is a family company with over fifty years of building experience.

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29 ABBOTT ROAD, ELLINGTON

Kevin Santini, Santini Homes, Inc. 860.416.6404 santinihomes.com Cape Style Home Carefully Designed for the Discerning Homebuyer.

• 3,725 finished square feet including over 2,400 SF on the First Floor • Currently adding finished space to 2nd floor!

• Well-appointed First Floor Master Suite with 2 large walk-in closets and a spacious Master Bath with Linen Cabinet and Commode Room • 5 bedrooms , 4-1/2 baths and 3-car Garage • First Floor Guest Suite or Study

• Large Great Room with 11' high ceiling and gas fireplace, open to the Kitchen • Spacious Kitchen featuring Island, 2 ovens, granite tops and stainless steel appliances • Laundry Room with sink, wall cabinets and countertop • Hardwood floors throughout, oversized windows and custom trim details • 16' x 14' Covered Rear Porch, custom paver patio and complete lawn irrigation system PARADE OF HOMES | 19

• 0.74 acre lot with all public utilities including natural gas • Home is complete and ready for Occupancy!

• Offered at $699,500 • Located Just Minutes from Fine Dining and Shopping, and Within Walking Distance of the Prestigious Ellington Ridge Country Club!

• Just 20 Minutes From Hartford, 25 Minutes to UConn, and 12 Minutes from Evergreen Walk & Buckland Hills.

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GPS – 417 BRIDGE STREET, SUFFIELD

Joe Duva, T & M Building Co., Inc. 860.883.3479 TandM.com Suffield Chase is a new 40 home neighborhood with easy access to I-91. Lot sizes are approximately ½ acre and there are no association fees. T & M is offering a variety of different house styles including ranches and colonials, some with first floor master bedrooms. Base prices range from $349,900 to $507,900.

In Suffield Chase, the model home features a huge mudroom/ hobby room as you enter from the garage.

The optional walk-in bay window in the dining room adds much natural light to the dining room, increases the floor space, and

adds character to the exterior.

The kitchen features a walk-in pantry that measures over 8 feet left to right.

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master bath with 2 sinks separated by a make-up counter, a soaking tub and a shower. There is a tech zone that gets natural light from a dormer. There are walk-in-closets in two of the three secondary bedrooms.

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GPS – 20 HOSKINS ROAD, SIMSBURY Kris Barnett 860.424.6648 Sheila Gschwind 860.508.6602 Ellen Seifts 860.214.3540 cambridgecrossingct.com Welcome home to Simsbury’s newest community of 79 homes to be built by award winning Sunlight Construction. Cambridge Crossing is a thoughtfully planned community which offers quality construction, low maintenance living and energy efficient homes.

For your convenience the low monthly HOA fees includes grounds maintenance, trash and snow removal.

The featured model, the Oxford, is a 4 bedroom and 2 ½ bath colonial. The home features an open floor plan, granite kitchen with breakfast bar, family room with gas fireplace, dining room, flex room

that can be used as a den, office or living room, spacious master bedroom with large walk in closet, 2nd floor laundry and a two-car garage.

Cambridge Crossing offers 8 home styles ranging from 1,4402,389 square feet including 1st floor master bedroom options, all with flexible open floor plans. 63 Homes are priced starting at $349,900 and 16 homes are priced at $304,900*, all offer selection options. The community is serviced by public water, sewers and natural gas.

Located near Simsbury’s town center, Cambridge Crossing is convenient to shopping, restaurants and the Rails to Trails bike path.

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and expertise to plan, design and build a community of diverse homes in the highest quality craftsmanship and detail.

“Our goal with Cambridge Crossing is to provide every client outstanding customer service and care as we build their dreams.” *income restrictions apply for homes priced at $304,900

2018 Parade of Homes Map

1. 1970’s Remodeled Home 16 Dexter Road Rocky Hill

8. Village at Red Rock 727 Tolland Turnpike Manchester

16. The Pennington 788 Farmington Avenue Farmington

2. Ollari Farm 22 Hawthorne Circle Rocky Hill

9. South Windsor Woods GPS – 400 Pleasant Valley Road South Windsor

17. Historic Remodeled Home 25 Hatters Lane Farmington

3. Autumn Meadow 5 Clew Drive Middletown

10. Abbot Road 29 Abbott Road Ellington

4. Evergreen 10 Woodsboro Circle Cromwell

11. Suffield Chase GPS – 417 Bridge Street Suffield

5. The Preserve 11 Whippoorwill Way Wethersfield

12. Cambridge Crossing GPS – 20 Hoskins Road Simsbury

6. Wendell's Woods 550 Oakwood Drive Glastonbury

13. Carson Way GPS – 4 Carson Way Simsbury

7. Glastonbury Glen GPS – 102 Orchard Street Glastonbury

14. Gledhill Estates GPS – 660 Mountain Rd West Hartford 15. Remodeled 1920’s Estate 80 Mountain Spring Road Farmington

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18. Washington Farms 3 Kings Grant, GPS – 140 Taine Mountain Road Burlington 19. Historic 1868 Remodeled Home 132 Lovely Street Unionville 20. Hillcrest Village 1 Hillcrest Drive Southington 21. Chatfield Farms 39 Fieldstone Lane Beacon Falls

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GPS – 4 CARSON WAY, SIMSBURY

Gary Emerito Nelson Construction/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties 860.716.7601 nelsonconstructionct.com THE FULLER! Welcome to Carson Way, Simsbury's best new construction for single-family homes and carefree living. We offer a variety of open floor plans and designs ranging from 1811 to 3584 square feet, Carson Way is the perfect place to call home. The development and construction team are committed to energy efficiency and is one of Connecticut's first Energy Star builders. All homes offer natural gas heat, central air, public utilities and attached two-car garages. Come visit our model, explore your perfect homesite, and choose your perfect design. Stylish,

low maintenance, energy efficient homes for all ages!

Chris Nelson of Nelson Construction and Ron Janeczko of Landworks Development are an award-winning team known for using quality materials, fine craftsmanship and superior design.

Sensitive site design and generous landscaping ensure old-fashioned charm in each neighborhood they create. For over 20 years, the Nelson/Landworks Team has consistently received local,

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state and national recognition for outstanding homes and communities.

Our Mission Is • To develop the finest, most sought-after residential communities in our area.

• To build beautiful, quality, energy efficient homes.

• To provide satisfaction, enjoyment and value to every one of our clients.

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GPS – 660 MOUNTAIN ROAD, WEST HARTFORD Joe Duva, Gledhill Estates, LLC 860.883.3479 Gledhillestates.com The model home at Gledhill Estates has 4,556 Sq. Ft. of finished space including 6 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, 4 staircases, 6 walk-in closets and 11 sinks. There are many home automation features which can be accessed via smart phone or voice activation, including, iDevice wall switches, outlets and thermostats, a Moen digital shower, a Wi-Fi controlled GE Monogram dishwasher and washing machine, a Wi-Fi enabled whole house attic fan from Tamarack Technologies, and Lift Master garage door openers.

The spectacular master suite features a 14’ x21’ bedroom with a tray ceiling and hidden door bookshelf leading to a bedroom which could be used as a private study or nursery. The enormous 13' x15' master wardrobe closet has a center island and direct access to the laundry room. The master bath features two furniture style vanities, a free standing tub set into a bay window area and a 4' x 5' foot Moen shower with digital controls and 2 walls of glass.

The home is professionally decorated by Ethan Allen of Canton, CT. There are 14 additional homesites available for new homes to be built. Prices range from the $600’s to the $900’s.

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80 MOUNTAIN SPRING ROAD, FARMINGTON

Fotis Dulos, Fore Group 860.478.8625 foregroupinc.com Situated on one of Farmington’s most beautiful and historical streets, 80 Mountain Spring Road, was originally designed by architect Cortland Luce (1876-1956) and completed in 1926 by builder Samuel Walker. The home features a steeply pitched roof, pointed dormers, and multi-paned casement windows.

A slate roof and a tall corbelled chimney cap the house.

The home is architecturally significant to Farmington due to its good representation of the Tudor Style. The home underwent a gut renovation beginning in 2017 by the award-winning builder Fotis Dulos of Fore Group. A four-car garage with a separate entry and loft space above was added to the original structure. The renovation/addition work was completed in 2018 with an eye toward creating a character-filled house that combines tradition with cutting-edge design.

The home boasts 10,100 finished square feet and a four car Garage (1,296 square feet). This property combines modern amenities and tastes while retaining a character and charm that sets it apart.

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The Pennington

788 FARMINGTON AVENUE, FARMINGTON Steffen Reich, Coldwell Banker 860.515.1130 steffen.reich@hotmail.com Upscale condominiums with architecturally stunning style located in the heart of Farmington Village overlooking The Farmington Country Club. The Pennington features three floors of luxury living with 12 units featuring 2 or 3 bedrooms ranging from 1,630 to 1,971 Sq. Ft. All units feature high end finishes throughout, private balconies, and large patio amenity featuring stone walls, fire pit and built in grill. Located in historic Farmington center and only minutes to interstate 84, the UConn medical center and so much more.

Just a 15-minute ride to West Hartford center too.

PAC Group builds customer relationships for the long-term, operating as a business partner

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ideas and experience is a hallmark of our success which has resulted in sound business principles, solid reputation and has fueled our growth to be recognized as one of the best and most capable construction providers in the Northeast United States. Our goal on every project is to ‌BUILD A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.

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25 HATTERS LANE, FARMINGTON

Lee Lester, Coldwell Banker 860.836.0178 morgancontractinginc.com Completely renovated antique colonial home loaded with character and charm located in a Historic District of Farmington. This 2449 square foot 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a flat ½ acre lot with bucolic views. 1st floor master bedroom has a brand-new master bath with soaking tub, walk-in closet, brick fireplace and a slider out to a gorgeous Bluestone patio. The living room maintains all of its original design with a large double-sided fireplace and leads to a screened porch with a brick floor. The property is situated in a perfect location within walking distance to school and library.

This is an amazing opportunity to own a completely renovated home in a perfect location.

Features • Cedar Siding • Brand new a/c system • 3 full baths • 1st floor laundry • Original Beams • Built-ins • Hardwood floors throughout • Bluestone patios • Walk-in attic storage • Historic District

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This home has been completely transformed by Morgan Contracting Inc., a Connecticut based design/ build remodeling company. At Morgan Contracting we hold to the belief that the most efficient, costeffective and gratifying way to remodel or build is through the design/build process. Using this approach, you the homeowner have all your needs met with one single point of contact.

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3 KINGS GRANT, GPS – 140 TAINE MOUNTAIN ROAD, BURLINGTON

Gayle Dennehy, By Carrier 860.416.4780 bycarrier.com With A Scenic Setting of Heavily Wooded Splendor, Washington Farms was carefully designed to protect the acres of delicate wetlands and to provide for significant conservation areas, promoting natural privacy boundaries for each parcel.

All home parcels feature private wooded locations all on nearly an acre or more; some with walk-out or day-lit basement options. Each semi-custom home will be carefully designed by The Carrier Team and will include High Performance Energy Efficient Systems to save you significantly in your utility costs through-out your years of ownership.

Every effort will be made to provide American Made Products as much as possible to energize our economy! Standard Features include 96% Efficient Heating/Cooling, 98% Efficient Tankless Water Heater, Highly Efficient Exterior Doors, Low E Double Hung Windows with Insect Screens, Low Impact LED Lighting, High Insulation R- Values, 16 Seer Air Conditioning, Kohler Water Saver Commodes, GE Energy Star Appliances and the ultimate in quiet indoor comfort you can enjoy

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for many years to come!

Your Home will offer sustainable hardwood flooring in popular areas of the home, low maintenance exterior siding, efficient natural gas fireplace, nine foot ceilings on basement and first levels of homes, Kohler Fixtures, and Sleek Stainless Appliances!

Custom Crafted from By Carrier, these well designed homes feature open flowing floor-plans, and attractive amenities very popular with our present and past clients over the years!

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132 LOVELY STREET, UNIONVILLE

Bill Atkinson Atkinson Associates Design-Build 860.693.3207 atkinsondesignbuild.com

Jack Kemper Kemper Associates Architects LLC 860.409.7155 kemperarch.com This Greek Revival style residence was originally constructed in 1868. It has been revised and added onto numerous times over its life. The present owners purchased the property in 2010 and have been working on the house in stages since.

The first phase consisted of structural, mechanical, and electrical upgrades to bring the house to current standards.

Originally 3 separate rooms, the present kitchen and living room are

combined into one space. The kitchen is designed to have a "furniture" feel to blend more comfortably with the living area. The wood siding was repaired and painted, and the front porch was rebuilt to preserve the integrity of the architecture.

The second phase consists of a new 3 car garage/barn that replaces a dilapidated 1 car garage. The new garage retains the original barn door facing the street, while providing modern garage doors on the side for everyday use. This space was designed to accommodate 2 car liftsmaking it possible to store 5 vehicles. The garage was sited to leave the largest view possible of the back yard on this narrow lot.

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with a new den and a new master bath plus walk in closet on the second floor. This new space sits on a new foundation 2 steps below the main floor- providing a 10-foot-tall ceiling in the den.

The finished house has 2469 square feet of living area with 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths.

This project is designed by Kemper Associates Architects of Farmington, Connecticut and built

by Atkinson Associates of Unionville, Connecticut.

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1 HILLCREST DRIVE, SOUTHINGTON

Calcagni Real Estate Sally Smirnoff, 203.272.1821 ext.1316 Sandy Fehrs, 203.272.1821 ext.1518 hillcrestct.com HillCrest Village offers a classic neighborhood with modern living amenities. Relax and enjoy hassle-free living in a safe, convenient retreat from the hustle of everyday life.

At HillCrest Village, you’re not just home, you’re taken care of when you live here. It’s the perfect close-knit community with all the benefits of modern living.

Serenity is attainable at the Ascot with a convenient command center area and adaptable Personal room that is perfect for simplifying your life. Though the first floor offers an organized layout lending itself to tranquil living, homeowners will welcome the escape of a private second floor retreat. The list of amenities is endless. 3 bedrooms including master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and additional

personal room or 4th bedroom. 2 full bathrooms with double vanities and 1 half bathroom. Second floor laundry room. Kitchen pantry closet.

Drop and organizational zones, covered front porch, full basement, 2 car garage, outdoor living area and much more.

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knowledgeable New Homes Consultants, Sandy and Sally, make every step of the 4-month process worry free. Hillcrest recently opened Phase two of the Village with new plans and homesites.

With the many options available, homeowners can customize a home to their specific lifestyle needs.

Prices starting at $379,900.

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39 FIELDSTONE LANE, BEACON FALLS

Matt Gilchrist, EG Home 203.714.6622 Eghome.net The Lincoln — Single story living at its finest, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features over 2000 square feet of first floor living space. The well-appointed kitchen which boasts a large granite island with ample seating, opens to the spacious great room and the elegant dining room.

The master suite is expansive and exquisite, featuring a walk-in closet, additional closet, dressing area, and master bath. The home is flexible in its design, allowing a choice of a private study or quiet retreat off the master suite.

This home has an optional second floor that offers another

bedroom, loft, and full bath, adding almost 600 square feet of living space.

All of the homes at Chatfield Farms feature nine foot first floor ceilings, laundry rooms, composite decks, two car garages, full basements, and options for an additional bedroom.

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leaders and envisioned and empowered thinkers at every level of the company to build each home as if we were building for ourselves. We strive to treat each customer with the respect they deserve and endeavor to earn their respect and loyalty through our dedication, professionalism and integrity.

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Checklist for Finding and Hiring a Builder or Remodeler Use this checklist to help you select a home builder or home remodeler to work on or build your home.

• Contact the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut for the names of member builders and remodelers. Search their database of members at hbracentralct.com. You can also ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations.

• Make sure the builder or home remodeler has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.

• Find out how long they have been in the building business. It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. You want to make sure they will be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties.

won't, beware. If they do, ask the customers if they would hire the builder/remodeler again.

• Ask if you can see the builder/remodelers work, both completed and in progress.

Check for quality of workmanship and materials.

• Do you feel you can easily communicate with the builder/remodeler? Remember you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home.

• Make sure the builder/remodeler provides you with a complete and clearly written contract. The contract will benefit both of you.

• Check out the company's rating and if there have been any complaints filed with your local Better Business Bureau: bbb.org.

• Make sure the builder/remodeler has sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises.

• Ask the builder/remodeler to provide you with names of previous customers. If they

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If you are having a new home built, get and review a copy of the home warranty and homeowner manual as well.

• Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/ remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential problem.

Keep in mind that less expensive does not necessarily mean better!

• Verify that your remodeler is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator if you are planning work in a pre-1978 home that will disturb more than six square feet of painted surfaces inside the home or 20 square feet on the exterior of the home.

Top Design Trends for 2018 Whether you’re looking to buy a new home, thinking about renovating your current one, or you’re just interested in what’s new in home design, here are some the biggest trends that you’ll see dominating in 2018.

Open but defined floor plans.

Instead of one large, undefined space, open floor plans will evolve to include more definition in 2018, whether it’s by shifting materials, adding columns, or changing the ceiling height. This way, you can still get the airiness of an open floor plan while giving each section its own definition and style.

Restored and repurposed. Historic preservation and restoration, as well as adaptive reuse pro-jects, are becoming increasingly popular with multifamily designers and developers. Adaptive reuse projects are particularly sought-after by millennials who love the story behind a repur-posed building and want to live somewhere stylish, unique and chic.

Right-sized kitchens. Leave massive kitchen islands in 2017.

You’ll be seeing far fewer double islands appearing in 2018, and even single islands are being designed to be smaller and more proportionally sized with the kitchen and adjoining rooms.

Spa-like baths. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re stepping into a spa every day? Bath design is trending toward refinement and sophistication, with home baths becoming more and more reminiscent of upscale hotels and spas. Tasteful and luxurious are the two words that will de-fine baths in 2018. Floating vanities and stand-

alone tubs will also be more popular this year.

Clean details. You’ll notice clean, simple lines and detailing in homes everywhere. Forget about overlyornate decor and shift toward thinking more minimally. It will make your home feel fresh, new, and uncluttered for the year ahead.

Metal and wood exterior details.

You’ll be seeing this trend a lot this year, particularly on sin-gle-family homes. There will be an increased use of metal and wood in exterior details, with the two materials often combined to create interesting, twotone facades for both traditional and contemporary-style homes. It gives the impression of bringing the past and future together into one cohesive idea, making homes seem modern and sleek without sacrificing a warm, natural feel.

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Whites, grays and charcoal paints. Gray is still a strong trend with home buyers, and it looks like white is here to stay. You’ll see more monochromatic designs that add variety by incorpo-rating multiple textures instead of pops of color. For example, think about a white kitchen with quartzite countertops, a white shiplap ceiling, white cabinets, and airy white window coverings. This creates a clean and multi-layer look that is guaranteed to compliment itself and please a wide variety of buyers.

For more information about the latest designs that could be incorporated in your home, or to find a builder in your area that can create the new home of your dreams, contact the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut.

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Homeownership: Opportunity is Knocking!

Homeownership is an important part of the American way of life. Today there are many opportunities in the housing market – including low mortgage rates and new homes that are built to fit your lifestyle – to find a home that is right for you.

But market conditions can change, and these opportunities may not be around for long, so home buyers shouldn’t wait.

Low Interest Rates Today’s low interest rates are helping home buyers find affordable housing options. But, it's important to keep in mind that interest rates are sensitive to

market forces and can change quickly. Even a slight rate increase can push monthly payments to the point that a buyer might miss out on their first choice for a new home.

Large Downpayments Not Necessary While lenders are looking more closely at borrowers today than in recent years, there are options for purchasing your home without a 20% downpayment. For example, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers loans to first-time home buyers with downpayments as low as 3.5%.

However, these loans require mortgage insurance.

To ensure that the process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having financing in place before shopping for a new home. Buyers also may find that some home builders have arranged favorable financing for their customers or offer financial incentives.

Built to Fit Your Lifestyle Designed to accommodate today’s busy lifestyles, new homes – including urban condos and single-family homes – feature open floor plans, flexible spaces, lowmaintenance materials and other amenities that make them more appealing than ever before.

With energy costs near the top of consumer concerns, it’s good to know that new homes can be more energy efficient than ever. Innovative materials and construction techniques mean that today’s new homes are built to be much more

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energy efficient than homes constructed a generation ago. Not only can they be more affordable to operate, new homes also are significantly more resource efficient and environmentally friendly.

And in many areas, prospective home buyers who wish to live in age-qualified communities for those 55 and older will find a large selection of homes tailored to the evolving lifestyles of the baby boom generation.

Benefits for Home Owners Homeownership also provides important benefits to owners.

Tax Benefits: For Home Owners Only Unique tax benefits that apply only to housing help lower the cost of homeownership. Both mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible. Moreover, for married couples, profits of up to $500,000 on the sale of a principal residence ($250,000 for single taxpayers) are excluded from tax on capital gains.

The Advantage of Leveraging Leveraging is another advantage of homeownership. A buyer can purchase a home and receive the full benefit of homeownership with a cash downpayment that is only a fraction of the total purchase price.

This is called leveraging, and it makes the rate of return on a home purchase greater than on other purchases with the same value, such as stocks, where the buyer must put up the entire price.

Building Personal Resources For most Americans, homeownership is a primary source of net worth and an

important step in accumulating personal financial assets over the long term. For most families, home equity represents the largest share of net worth.

There Really is No Place Like Home Although there are many positive financial aspects to homeownership, a home cannot be valued in monetary terms alone. Not only can homeownership be a stepping

stone to greater financial wellbeing, it provides a permanent place to call home and great personal satisfaction.

Academic research also shows that homeownership provides a wide range of social benefits and strengthens the nation’s people and its communities.

Homeownership is truly a cornerstone of the American way of life.

Mortgag e interest rates can have a significant impact on the cost of homeownership.

Monthly Principal and Interest* 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Mortgage Amount

3.5%

4.0%

4.5%

5.0%

5.5%

$ 80,000

$359

$382

$405

$429

$454

$100,000

$449

$477

$507

$537

$568

$150,000

$674

$716

$760

$805

$852

$200,000

$836

$955

$1013

$1074

$1136

$250,000

$1123

$1194

$1267

$1342

$1419

$300,000

$1347

$1432

$1520

$1610

$1703

$350,000

$1572

$1671

$1773

$1879

$1987

$400,000

$1796

$1910

$2027

$2147

$2271

$450,000

$2021

$2148

$2280

$2416

$2555

$500,000

$2245

$2387

$2533

$2684

$2839

*Monthly principal and interest only; total shown does not include property taxes, insurance, Private Mortgage Insurance, HOA fees, or other charges that may be included in monthly mortgage payments. Amounts rounded to nearest dollar.

Source: Bankrate.com

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MARCH 1 - 3, 2019 AT THE CT CONVENTION CENTER Why Exhibit?

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