Tour House Details

 

  111-1190_IMG.JPG (1272041 bytes)  108 Lost Acres Road, North Granby - Circa 1760. This home, built before the Revolutionary War, is a wonderful example of the "3rd period" construction. Wonderful restoration and a newer kitchen make this a very comfortable family home. Because of the narrow staircase only the five first floor rooms are available to view. Tour hosts include the current owners. Please consider visiting the Lost Acres Kitchen while you are in the area for a refreshing cup of cider! Go to 130 Lost Acres Road.

Items of note: Located on one of North Granby's  "Scenic Roads". The owners who lovingly restored this home will be available to answer questions and share it's history...

Directions: Take Rt. 189 (Granville Road) north from Granby Center to Lost Acres Road. Left on Lost Acres Road to #108. Home on right. Lots of parking available. Please see this house first or before 20 Godard Road. See below for explanation. 

 

 111-1192_IMG.JPG (1443833 bytes) 20 Godard Road, North Granby - Built in the 1770s but was significantly added on in the 1840s which is how it still appears today. The updated kitchen is like something out of a architectural design magazine. This home is one of Granby’s fine old farmhouses set on over 40 acres! The owners have graciously allowed their entire home to be viewed for our tour. 

Items of note: A setting that is like going back to time 175 years! Mr. Bill Hart, a local historian who grew up in this house, will be a guide to answer questions about his life as a young boy in early 20th century North Granby.

Directions: Off Rt. 189 (Granville Road). Home on right. Lots of parking available. Note: please be sure to go to this house after Lost Acres Road. The ability to go north from Godard Road is almost impossible because of poor visibility!

 

Hillyer Way.jpg (583380 bytes)  9 Hillyer Way, Granby - Built in 1999 by a well respected local contractor, this home is beautifully decorated with lovely traditional furnishings. Enjoy seeing the items of interest that the owners have collected in their many travels around the world. The setting is across from the Valkryie Stables and has beautiful views of the Barndoor Hills.

Items of note: Exquisite decorating taste of a modern Granby home with lovely grounds and pool.

Directions: Off Rt. 20 West, take a left on Barndoor Hills Road. Take a right on Hillyer Way. Home on right. On street parking is available.

 

   8 Black Oak Drive, West Granby - Circa 2001. Built using the plans from Lloyd Kirley, early American home designer from Old Deerfield Massachusetts. This home features the best of a modern interior with the form of a 200 year old "antique". All of the first floor as well as the 2nd floor "loft" with office, guest room and bath can be viewed.

Items of note: The 3 central fireplaces, the wood floors and the fabulous kitchen.

Directions: Off Simsbury Road in West Granby. Home on left.  Lots of street parking available. 

 

 20 Simsbury Roadlg.jpg (931811 bytes)   20 Simsbury Road, West Granby - Built in 1915 as a Methodist Parish Hall. In the 1970s, a well respected local builder bought the property and expanded it into it's current size and arrangement. This is a very unique property and is sure to be conversational. This property is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Tour hosts include members of the congregation who remember it in it's original state. Please consider visiting the Holcomb Farm Gift Store before or after you see this home.

Items of note: The huge masonry mass with multiple fireplace openings going up through the center of the house.

Directions: Off Rt. 20 West, take a left on Simsbury Road. Home on left. Parking is limited.

 

  Dutch Iris.jpg (826436 bytes)  239 Salmon Brook Street, Granby Center - The Dutch Iris Inn is a beautiful 1812 Colonial set on three acres in the historic section of Granby. The home was built by James Dibble and sold to Calvin Dibble in 1858. His portrait still hangs in the foyer. For many years, his granddaughter, Mary Edwards, and her family strictly used the house as their summer home. Many antiques were left in the house by the Edwards family as they felt the pieces "belonged to the house." An 1835 Chickering grand piano, as well as a fainting couch, a four poster bed, marble top dresser and a Louis XIV couch were all left with the house.

Items of note: The multiple fireplace openings and the setting of the home. Miss Edwards will be at the house for several hours on the morning of the tour to answer questions about her experiences in this Granby Landmark.

Directions: Rt. 10/202 in Granby Center. The inn is the 5th house on your right directly across from South Congregational Church.  The driveway/entrance is located directly across from the church sign.  Look for our white mailbox as a marker so not to miss the entrance. Parking is limited. Parking at South Congregation Church is an option.