2022 Connecticut Parade of Homes Magazine

2022 Parade of Homes Chairman

Iam excited you are joining us for the 2022 Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut.

Like many industries the home building and remodeling industries have seen some interesting times during the past few years. With these economic and industry challenges one thing remains constant – Homeownership is the American Dream!

Nick Uccello

During the Parade of Homes, you are invited to step inside and explore a variety of home styles ranging from innovative to elegant, and at prices ranging from the $400,000’s to more than $1.5 million. We are excited to showcase the latest in new home construction, new home communities and fully remodeled homes.

Plan your daily visits to all the Parade homes by downloading the easy-to-use Connecticut Parade of Homes mobile app. 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 door prizes – the more homes you visit, the more chances to win. Be sure to click on the People’s Choice home above the first home in the app and enter the code on your ticket to select your favorite homes and features.

On behalf of the Parade of homes Committee and my fellow builders and real estate professionals on the Parade, thank you very much for joining us and seeing the latest in-home design in Connecticut. I would also like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors, Connecticut Lighting Centers, East Haven Builders Supply and Andersen Windows.

I hope you are inspired for your next home or home improvement project.

Thank you, Nick Uccello, Uccello Development 2022 Parade of Homes Chairman

2022 Parade of Homes Committee

Nick Uccello

Uccello Development LLC

Parade of Homes Chair

Ken Boynton

Boynton Construction, Inc.

Ted Brown

Valley & Aetna Building Products

Johnny Carrier, P.E., CGP

By Carrier, Inc.

Ryan Carrier

By Carrier, Inc.

Kristyn Congelos

Boynton Construction, Inc.

Gayle Dennehy

By Carrier, Inc.

Joe Duva

T & M Building Co.

Gary Emerito

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

New England Properties

Michael Fried

East Haven Builders Supply

Matt Gilchrist

EG Home LLC

Joel Grossman

Calcagni Real Estate

Liz Koiva

Nordic Builders of Tolland, LLC

Reggie Kronstadt

Krown Point Capital

Anthony LaCava

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

New England Properties

Robin Lawson

EG Home LLC

Jon Lepore

Connecticut Lighting Centers

Andrew Morse

AMCO Development, LLC

Melissa Muszynski

MBM Design

Larry Newquist

Newquist Building Company, LLC

Larry Piretti

TagTeam Business Partners, LLC

David Preka

The Advanced Group

Michael Riccio

Rebuilt Homes

Lynn Rival

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

New England Properties

George Santos

Santos Walker Realty Group

Shaquan Smikle

ABC Pro Group, LLC

Steve Temkin

T & M Building Co.

Samantha Trachten

Viking Kitchen Cabinets, LLC

Stirling Waldron

T & M Building Co.

Susan Worth

EG Home LLC

Mark Zurzola

TagTeam Business Partners, LLC

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Southbury Hills is a classic New England neighborhood of stunning new homes in Southbury, CT, set on large private wooded lots ranging from 2-13 acres. With an incredible location in an amazing school district, close to shopping and restaurants, Southbury Hills features everything you want: the benefits of a traditional neighborhood, with modern, energy-efficient, high-quality home construction.

Most lots at Southbury Hills back up to open space. Featuring 5 unique floorplans ranging from 2800-4500 Sq. Ft. There are ranch and traditional style homes with luxurious living spaces, rich

appointments, and flexible floor plan options that truly have something to offer every family.

EG Home is one of the only builders who boasts a state-of-theart Design Center where our Professional Design Consultant guides every customer through our carefully curated products, materials, features, and finishes, providing an unparalleled homepersonalization experience.

Our mission is clear and simple, at EG Home we rely on strong 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.

VISTA VIEW DRIVE, SOUTHBURY

96 FIELDSTONE LANE, BEACON FALLS

comfort of the clubhouse, which includes a game room, fitness center, pool, and so much more.

Robin Lawson, EG Home 203.714.6622 Eghome.net

Chatfield Farms is an exclusive 55+ neighborhood community of homes in Beacon Falls, CT. where “lifestyle” means so much more than a daily routine. It means being surrounded by everything you love when you open your front door — from our 10,000-squarefoot clubhouse, The Fieldstone Club, to scenic, winding nature trails. Chatfield Farms is designed to give you the low-maintenance community in New England, with all the benefits of modern, energyefficient, high-quality home construction.

You’ll enjoy the active adult community in Beacon Falls’ social events, clubs, and the luxury and

All of the one- and twolevel home styles feature main-level living with firstfloor primary suite, two-car garage and full basement, rich appointments and floor plan options for all your needs.

Chatfield Farms is in the final phase of building! There are great homesites still available plus FOUR Quick Delivery homes! Two Grant homes completed including our finished model, plus a Jefferson with third bedroom and a Washington home - all available for move-in this year!

EG Home is one of the only builders who boasts a state-of-theart Design Center where our Professional Design Consultant guides every customer through our

carefully curated products, materials, features, and finishes, providing an unparalleled homepersonalization experience.

Our mission is clear and simple, at EG Home we rely on strong 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.

GPS – 1001 JARVIS STREET, CHESHIRE

Anthony LaCava

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

New England Properties

860.944.4451

PondsEdgeCheshire.com

Pond’s Edge – Welcome home to a unique private enclave of six homes with water-views and water frontage. This unique location, which was known as the Percival Estate, encapsulated an original mill, and Walter Percival’s summer residence. The old residence has since been removed, and now offering a luxurious experience for 6 lucky buyers of which 4 lots remain. Ranging from 2,800-3,500 sq/ft, lots 2,3 and 5 are ready for their dream homes. Floor plans are available for each home site, but custom design consultations are available. Lot 6 is the site of the original home, sitting directly on the waterfall, bring your ideas and build your dream home on this stunningly unique lot today! This area must be seen to be

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The Westleigh

The Burtonwood

The Cheshire

The Buxton

The Livingstone

The Walton

appreciated. Each home-site is surrounded by lightly wooded landscape and you can hear the peaceful rush of water over the falls. This is a rare new construction opportunity to create a home that reflects your vision.

Each custom-built home is unique and energy efficient, with upgraded features and finishes throughout with no detail spared. Join us during the Parade of Homes to discuss the possibilities of owning your dream home in Pond’s Edge.

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Farm, One of Bristol’s newest communities. Located on the Southington/Bristol line, convenient to major highways, and retail centers. Take pleasure in the close proximity of quaint restaurants, and boutiques as well as parks and other recreational sites. The homes feature

Floor Plans filled with Natural Sunlight, a Grandiose Two-Story Foyer, 3 and 4 bedrooms as well as first floor master designs. The easycare lifestyle and the low maintenance allow for you to enjoy

well-crafted home.

15 MILL POND ROAD, BRISTOL

home

Energy Star Certified and comes with an 5-Year Warranty. The homes at Cold Springs Farm are situated within a quiet neighborhood on a peaceful Cul-De-Sac. Choose from 7 private homesites where there is room to breathe and privacy to call your own. Come, Discover and Enjoy the Lifestyle

Cold Springs Farms!

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Gayle Dennehy, By Carrier

washingtonfarmshomes.com

With a scenic setting of heavily wooded splendor, Washington Farms of Farmington and Burlington 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 basement options. Each semicustom 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

PERRY DRIVE, BURLINGTON

ownership. Each home will offer natural gas heating, and the ultimate in quiet indoor comfort you can enjoy for many years to come!

Each home will also 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 level of homes, Kohler fixtures, and sleek stainless appliances!

Custom crafted from By Carrier, these well-designed homes feature open flowing floorplans, and attractive amenities very popular with

our present and past clients over the years!

The “Builders Collection “ in Farmington has one parcel remaining. Homes include town water, town sewer and are approximately one acre. Please visit Steven Circle in Farmington .

In Burlington; please visit us at Lot 5 / Lot 7 Perry Drive for a “Hard Hat” tour on 10/15 and 10/16 from 11am-5pm! Visit our website to view the mapping! Homes begin at $699,900~ PHASE VIII also now open with several parcels to choose from!

Gledhill Estates is a new neighborhood of 16 home sites located at 660 Mountain Road in West Hartford. A variety of home styles are available to be built, with many elegant features. The homes will be served by the highly regarded West Hartford School district including Norfeldt Elementary School, King Philip Middle School, and Hall High School. This conveniently located neighborhood includes two cul-desacs and walking trails through the open space.

A first-floor master bedroom home at 2 Gledhill Lane is featured in the Parade of Homes. This twostory

square foot home

covered front porch that leads to a two-story foyer with a welcoming large, spindled staircase and a den positioned in the front of the house. This home offers an open floor plan with a fireplaced great room that adjoins the breakfast nook, and the kitchen with 8-foot island. Off the kitchen is a firstfloor laundry room, a walk-in pantry, and the mudroom. Off the great room area is the master bedroom suite complete with two walk-in closets, and a luxurious

master bath. Up the grand staircase you’ll find three more bedrooms, each of which has their own walk-in closet. There is a bath and a walk-in linen closet off the hall. One bedroom has its own private bathroom which is illuminated by a skylight. The huge basement has an extra tall ceiling. This home is for sale at $851,900.

Across the street from this home is a 3015 square foot home under construction that features 4 second floor bedrooms and a walk-out basement. It is for sale at $869,900.

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MOUNTAIN ROAD, WEST HARTFORD

Suffield Chase is located in one of Connecticut’s most historic and scenic towns. Suffield is a lovely farm town on the Connecticut River between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. The lots abut over 60 acres of town owned open space. The streets within Suffield Chase will be maintained by the town. There is no homeowner’s association and no monthly fees. The lots are about a half-acre each in size. Suffield Chase affords easy access to I-91 and Bradley International Airport. T & M is offering a variety of different house styles including ranches and colonials, some with first floor

master bedrooms. Base prices range from the upper $400’s to the $800’s.

The Richmond model home at 2 Helen Circle is featured in the Parade of Homes. This 3315 square foot center hall colonial has a formal dining room on one side of the foyer and a flex room on the other. The rear of the first floor is a huge 40-foot-wide expanse encompassing the fireplaced family room, nook and kitchen with 8ft island. This area is filled with natural light from the six windows, sliding glass door and three large skylights. Off the kitchen is a 10-foot-deep walk-in

pantry. A covered front porch leads to the spacious mudroom which accesses the garage, the kitchen, and the back stairs. Upstairs is the master suite with a luxurious master bath, his and hers walk-in closets and a flex area used as a dog room in this home. There are two bedrooms served by a hall bath and an additional bedroom suite with its own private bath and walk-in closet.

GPS – 417 BRIDGE STREET, SUFFIELD

The Grand Luxury Homes Our 75 home, build to rent community is spread across 34 acres and includes 56 two-family attached homes and 19 single family detached homes. Amenities include a full clubhouse centrally located on the site, resort style pool, grilling stations, barbecue fire pits, dog park, bocce court, and pergolas. The homes range between 1,680 - 2,300 sq. ft.

with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.50

2 MURTHAS WAY, GRANBY

garage, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, in-unit washer dryers, private backyard patio, luxury vinyl flooring, smart tech integration (ring doorbell, smart handsfree thermostat), walk-in closets in the primary bedrooms, 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and raised ceilings (to 9 ft) in the primary bedrooms. Our community offers no hassles, maintenance free living with a full on-site management / maintenance team. Our energy efficient homes are all electric moving towards a zero carbon footprint across the community. Our homes achieve energy star standards with HERS scores in the mid 50s. Each garage is car charger

First Floor

The Clairmont Plus 4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathroom

Two Car Garage

First Floor: 1,065 sq. ft. /

Second Floor: 1,235 sq. ft.

Total Living Area: 2,300 sq. ft.

Second Floorcompatible with 200-amp panels designed to meet level two 50 amp car charges. The community also features 4 communal car charging stations available for resident use.

Welcome to Owl Ridge in Tolland –a scenic 166 acre development with 45 homesites ranging from one acre to six acres! Nordic Builders of Tolland is the premier builder in this popular community featuring two cul-de-sacs and private wooded lots.

We invite you to tour one of our homes under construction at 75 Usher Ridge in the Owl Ridge subdivision. This timeless colonial design with contemporary flair features a spacious family room with custom stone fireplace opening to a designer kitchen and huge walk-in butler pantry. The main level also has a formal dining room, private study or home office, mudroom and powder room.

75 USHER RIDGE, TOLLAND

second floor is home to 4 bedrooms and a 5th bedroom/office plus 3 bathrooms as well as a separate laundry room. Added bonus of a partially finished lower level makes this home one to see.

Visit us to learn more about Nordic Builders and the Owl Ridge community. Owl Ridge is close to UConn and minutes to I-84 for easy commute to Hartford or Massachusetts. Other lots are available and ready to build on.

Nordic Builders is an award winning luxury home builder who has been building custom homes

for over 37 years. We are a full service builder specializing in communities featuring single family homes and townhomes. Building your dream home is an exciting and inspiring time in your life when you have the right team. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality construction with a personal, hands on approach. Imagine your new home and let us help you design and build a home style that meets your lifestyle!

119 BAYBERRY ROAD, MANCHESTER

Room dimensions are only approximate and subject to change without notification.

Construction Inc.

Congelos

This beautiful home setting in Manchester with gorgeous views features custom homes by award winning Boynton Construction Inc. As a full-service design and build company, we are able to make all your dreams a reality. We continually strive to offer homeowners with custom homes to match their individual lifestyles. Bayberry Crossing offers highquality construction with singlefamily homes ranging from 2,000-2,600 square feet. A community of 44 single family homes. Choose from a collection of custom-designed Ranch, Cape, and

Colonial Homes. Homes have 2-4 bedrooms with first or second floor master suites, 2- 2 ½ bathrooms, two car garages, full basements, and walk-out options. Boynton Construction Inc. customizes each new home to suit the owner’s personal vision. The new home community is close to schools, shopping, and recreation for all ages. Homes showcase many highend amenities including spacious

home designs, nine-foot ceilings, granite kitchen and primary bathroom countertops, gas fireplace, and upgraded custom trim details. Gorgeous kitchens feature stainless steel appliances including gas stove option, soft close doors and drawers, trash and recycle pull-outs, pot and pan pull out drawers, oversized island for entertaining and cooking, lazy Susans, walk-in pantries, decorative trim, and granite countertops. Come make your customizations today. Starting in the mid $500,000.

1. Southbury Hills

75 Vista View Dr

Southbury

EG Home, LLC

2. Chatfield Farms

96 Fieldstone Ln

Beacon Falls

EG Home, LLC

3. Pond’s Edge

1001 Jarvis St

Cheshire

Trilacon Development

4. Cold Springs Farms

15 Mill Pond Dr

Bristol

AMCO Development

5. Washington Farms Perry Drive

Burlington By Carrier

6. Gledhill Estates

660 Mountain Rd West Hartford

T & M Building Co., Inc

7. Suffield Chase

417 Bridge St

Suffield

T & M Building Co., Inc.

8. The Grand and Luxury Appts

2 Murthas Way

Granby

Krown Point Capital LLC

9. Owl Ridge

75 Usher Ridge

Tolland

Nordic Builders of Tolland

10. Bayberry Crossing

119 Bayberry Rd

Manchester

Boynton Construction Inc.

11. Carson Woods

1040 Main St South Glastonbury

By Carrier

12. Arbor Meadows

Arbor Meadow Dr Cromwell

By Carrier

13. Water Front

Old Saybrook Project

16 Cove St

Old Saybrook

ReBuilt Homes, LLC

14. Old Mystic Estates

84 Nautilus Way

Stonington

EG Home, LLC

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15. Gardner Avenue

Gardner Avenue

New London

Advanced Group LLC

16. Whippoorwill Way

Preserve at Whippoorwill Way

Wethersfield

Uccello Development

17. Hartford Remodeled Home

Scarborough St

Hartford

Newquist Building Co

18. Trumbull Meadows

25 Bradley St

Plainville

By Carrier

Carson Woods is a new neighborhood of elegantly styled homes in highly desired South Glastonbury. Set on a picturesque property surrounded by natures beauty but still less than 3 miles away from Glastonbury center, 5 miles from Somerset Square and 10 miles from Hartford! Families considering Glastonbury as a new home will be impressed to know the town has a very reputable public education system of nine school, from kindergarten through high school.

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design team

choose

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home for your family! Carson Woods of South Glastonbury is a By Carrier community, known for superior craftsmanship, quality, energy efficiency and an industry leading 5-year warranty.

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Phase IV Coming Soon!!! Home is here at Arbor Meadows of Cromwell. Set on a picturesque property, this 75 single family home community boasts an open space design with common greens and permanent buffers. Located within walking distance of the TPC River Highlands Golf Club, River Highlands State Park and the Connecticut River, and just a short 5-mile drive to Middletown’s vibrant restaurant scene. Commutes to Hartford and New Haven are made easy and all local schools are within 2 miles of Arbor Meadows.

Arbor Meadows is a By Carrier

known for superior

craftsmanship, quality, energy efficiency and an industryleading 5-year warranty. By Carrier is locally and familyowned, building in Connecticut for 50 years. Our team of architects have made sure all options are available for

from customizable floor plans, first floor living, optional au pair suites, gourmet chef kitchens, home gyms and so much more. Let our professional interior design experts make your visions a reality! Homes are offered from the mid 500’s to the 800’s.

16 COVE STREET AT SAYBROOK POINT, OLD SAYBROOK

Michael Riccio

ReBuilt Homes, LLC

16 Cove Street at Saybrook Point, in Old Saybrook, CT was originally constructed in the 1920’s as a waterfront fishing cottage on South Cove. Those were the days when you could (from the backyard), watch the train cross the cove to drop passengers at their summer estates in Fenwick.

This 1700 square foot home has been stripped to its original 1920’s framing and will soon undergo a stunning transformation into a 2,000 sf luxurious waterfront gem.

Finishes will include a master suite with a floor to ceiling smart glass window, in the master shower, looking directly out onto the water. Heated floors, his and hers showers and a soaking tub will

finish off the “wet room” in the master bath.

The home will feature vaulted ceilings throughout the 2nd floor with banks of windows looking onto the water.

This 3 bed 2.5 bath estate will showcase the latest in “chef’s

kitchen” amenities in the open kitchen, along with a wet bar and wine fridge, an ‘all glass’ walled pantry, open glass shelving and a full wall of (white on white) subway tile.

The living space will be amenable to all ages, with a single stop, personal elevator as an option.

Lawson, EG Home

NAUTILUS WAY, STONINGTON

Old Mystic Estates is an exclusive neighborhood of stunning new homes in Stonington, CT, set on one-acre homesites. Surrounded by lush open space and hiking trails, Old Mystic Estates is designed to give you the feeling of a traditional new home community in New England, with all the benefits of modern, energy-efficient, highquality home construction.

The Old Mystic Estates enclave features 5 unique floorplans ranging from 2800-4500 Sq. Ft. There are ranch and traditional style homes with luxurious living spaces, rich appointments, and flexible floor plan options that truly have something to offer every family.

EG Home is one of the only builders who boasts a state-of-theart Design Center where our Professional Design Consultant guides every customer through our carefully curated products, materials, features, and finishes, providing an unparalleled home-personalization experience.

Our mission is clear and simple,

at EG Home we rely on strong 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.

ADVANCED GROUP LLC

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Gardner Ave: This custom-built 2,700-square-foot craftsman-style home was designed from start to finish as an opportunity for the cost-conscious first-time home buyer to build their dream home.

This two story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has hardwood flooring throughout. Both bathrooms were designed with modern fixtures, stone countertops and feature separate shower and bathtubs. In the kitchen, the open layout is designed to entertain and features full stone countertops, a central island, and up-to-date appliances.

GARDNER AVE, NEW LONDON

The custom-built decks and two-car garage were both added after the home was manufactured.

Advanced Group is the proud builder of this home. We have made our name through diligent attention to detail, drive to provide impeccable service, and the desire

to give back to our community. Advanced Group has the know-how and manpower to make your dreams become a reality. We take pride in our work and value the relationships made when we build with our clients.

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

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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 $750,000 to $1,500,000 +. Currently 5 of the 10 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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SCARBOROUGH STREET, HARTFORD

Newquist Building Co. 860.744.1000 newquistbuilding.com

This historic home in Hartford’s West End was gutted and remodeled with a new layout, Mahogany floors, extensive period woodwork, custom cabinetry and a grand staircase. The original twocar garage was converted into a mudroom and club room. Three additions on the back created a gallery, dining room extension, kitchen extension, guest room and master bathroom. The third floor was finished as a teenager suite including a bedroom, full bath, storage and entertainment room.

Technological features are hidden throughout the house including radiant heat, fresh air intake, security alarms, self-learning mechanicals, remote controlled music and programable interior and

exterior lighting. The lower level was gutted and remodeled creating a wine tasting room, temperature controlled wine storage, bathroom, kitchenette, and home theatre area. Landscaping over the entire one

acre lot included fifty-five trees, plants, gardens, retaining walls, patios, free-standing fireplace and a gunite pool with pool house with kitchen. A new three-car Carriage House was built with a guest suite, office and workout area. A conditioned walk-through connection was included from the main house to the Carriage House.

Extensive exterior repairs were made to the one-hundred-year-old slate roof, copper gutters, copper flashing, chimneys and Connecticut River brick.

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GPS – 25 BRADLEY STREET, PLAINVILLE

Trumbull Meadows will be the latest

By Carrier Community Built in Plainville with seventy-seven homes offering town water, sewer and natural gas heating. 55 homes will be single family homes on approx. ¼ acre parcels and there will also be a separate location of 22 carriage style homes in a common interest community

There will be traditional single family 3–4 bedroom colonial homes along with first floor master suite style and one level living ranch homes on select parcels.

Our Carriage homes will feature first floor master suites and three –bedroom homes each with 2 ½

bathrooms and a two car garage!

All Homes will offer full basements for future expansion, and High Efficiency Heating and Cooling featuring significant savings in future utility bills. There will be design flexibility, and By Carrier’s popular five-year warranty.

Plainville is very central in Connecticut and minutes from major highway systems; and very close to

biking and walking trails along with hiking opportunities. There is easy access to all shopping necessities in Plainville and surrounding towns and is close to health care and hospitals.

There is something for everyone here at Trumbull Meadows of Plainville! View our updated website for Opening Dates/Home Styles!

“Tradition of Building Excellence”

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 our 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.

• 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

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. 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.

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In the Connecticut Parade of Homes App, click on the People’s Choice Award image, enter the special code on your ticket and cast your votes. Once you have voted you will be entered into a drawing to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card.

for your favorite home, kitchen, bathroom and special feature.

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