It’s not often you see two sister properties next to each other, both historic and both up for sale.
The Victorian mansions at 2 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford and 14 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford date back to the 1890s and were owned by the Borden family.
Ever used condensed milk in a recipe? Then you can thank the Bordens.
Currently both mansions were used as some sort of office space, but have the potential to be restored to their original splendor and made into single-family homes. Both still contain many of its original features, with sweeping staircases, crown molding and woodwork. They also can be purchased together for a condo development investment project.
2 Wethersfield Ave.
Known as the Munsil Borden Mansion, the home offers the chance to “own a Gilded Age masterpiece,” according to its listing. It was built in 1893 for Mary Borden Munsil, daughter of Gail Borden who was the inventor of condensed milk. Spanning over 7,700 square feet, the home showcases its Queen Anne Victorian and Richardsonian Romanesque styles.
It includes seven grand fireplaces, crown and dental molding, wainscotting and stained glass windows. The outside has gingerbread trim and a slate roof with turrets, reflecting the craftsmanship of the era, the listing said. Located in the historic South Green district where the Colt family once lived, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It was currently used as office space, but could be restored to its original residential grandeur. It consists of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms throughout and sits on almost 0.4 of an acre.
The mansion “is a testament to Hartford’s rich history and architectural elegance, awaiting a discerning owner to preserve its legacy,” according to its listing.
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It can be purchased with 14 Wethersfield Ave. as a potential condo development investment project, the realtor said.
It is listed for $737,000 and is represented by Matthew Guida with Eagle Eye Realty.
14 Wethersfield Ave.
The Borden family also owned 14 Wethersfield Ave. Slightly newer and built in 1900, the mansion is almost 7,200 square feet and has been used for mixed use. The brick Victorian, like its sister property, blends “timeless architecture with modern upgrades and investment potential,” according to its listing.
The three-story building has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms along with a “stately entrance and sweeping staircase with flawless moldings and attention to detail.” It includes natural woodwork, 10-foot tall ceilings which are original in some areas and new oak hardwood flooring on the first floor.
The first two levels were functioning as office space with multiple rooms featuring fireplaces, crown moldings and flexible layouts. It also could be returned to its life as a single-family home.
It is listed for $670,000 and is represented by Guida with Eagle Eye Realty.
