Tour House Details
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.
62 Granville Road, North Granby
- This
house, built around 1740, is one of
Items of note: The owners have added a beautiful Family Room and Kitchen addition that is "post & beam" construction.
Directions: Take Rt. 189 (Granville Road) north from Granby Center. This home is the second after Silver Street on the right.
164 Mountain Road, North Granby -
Updated ranch style house with many items of
interest including the owner’s art, toy and furniture collections. The home
has a lot of updated features like newer kitchen and finished walkout lower
level. The setting is spectacular with views of a pond and the woods.
Items of note: This family has roots back to old West Granby and has a drum from the original "fife & drum corps".
Directions: Take Mountain Road up the hill from the North Granby center.
168 Day Street, Granby - The
Percy Burke House, circa 1920, The Sears & Roebuck company sold homes out of
a catalog early 20th century! This one is the “Alhambra Model”. Features
include the owners beautiful collection of Stickley furniture and fabulous
art work from many "Up State" New York artists. Huge Catalpa trees
frame this charming house.
Items of note: New post & beam "Habitat" addition offers lovely view of the farmer's fields beyond.
Directions: Day Street north of the Granby Oak and Creamery Hill Road.
21 Stonewall Drive, West Granby
- Wonderful almost new “Craftsman” style bungalow in a
beautiful West Granby setting! Built with lots of interior and exterior details
that offer insight into the “Arts & Crafts” revival that is sweeping the
country.
Items of note: The huge masonry fireplace in the cathedral Great Room.
Directions: Off Rt. 20, take Simsbury Road to Stonewall Drive. Home is at the end of the cul de sac and cannot be seen from the street.