Coldwell Banker Scalzo Closes Million Dollar Plus Deal of Historic Property in New Milford‏

New Milford’s Historic Barton House to be restored and become the Centerpiece of a 38 unit residential development, Barton Commons

Coldwell Banker Commercial, Scalzo Group’s Hal Kurfels brokered the million dollars plus sale

New Milford, Ct. Built in 1861, the one hundred and fifty five year old Barton House was sold to Dakota Partners of Waltham, Mass.  to be incorporated into a 38 unit residential development, Barton Commons. Hal Kurfehs, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commerical, Scalzo Group, announced the land sale of 3.5 acres at 34 East Street in New Milford, on which the historic Barton House is located, to Dakota Partners Inc of Waltham Massachusetts. The seller was Gary Romaniello of 34 East Street LLC.

 According to Kurfehs, two new apartment buildings to be calledBarton Commons will be built on the site while preserving the historical part of the existing home that will be incorporated into the design of one of the new apartment buildings. Barton Commons will include 34 one and two bedroom apartments, thirty of which will be designated affordable housing units. The original Barton House will be restored and converted into four residential units.

For many years, the Barton House housed Miss Barton’s Day Care and Kindergarten and later was a bed and breakfast owned and operated by long time New Milford residents Ray and Rachel Barton. Says Robeto Arista, principal at Dakota Partners,“ We are pleased to offer more affordable housing options to the New Milford community, while also preserving an important piece of the town’s history. With close proximity to the downtown’s retail, dining and medical facilities, as well as easy access to public transportation, Barton Commons is sure to be an attractive living option of individuals and families in southwestern Connecticut”.

 

The existing two-story residence is more than 150 years old and eligible for historic designation by The National Park Service.  All work to the house will be consistent with National Park service historic guidelines and will conform to the historic ambience of the neighborhoods.

Construction on will begin in early 2016 and completed by the end of the year.

 Coldwell Banker, Scalzo Group is located at 2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel Ct. PH

203.744.7077.  For more information check out their website atwww.coldwellbankerscalzo.comm