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A 1951 home in West Hartford, CT, is popular for a very particular reason: There just aren’t a lot of houses like it nearby.
“It is not common at all in our area,” says listing agent Deb Cohen, of Coldwell Banker Realty. “For the people who are midcentury aficionados, there is just very little out there, few and far between.”
Cohen says the majority of historic West Hartford homes are Tudors and Colonial Revivals built during the 1920s and 1930s. That means an atomic-era gem truly stands out.
Listed for $699,900, the 2,735-square-foot home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It sits on more than an acre—also a rarity for West Hartford, where lot sizes are typically smaller, Cohen notes.
The home was designed by Robert Carroll May, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. May’s residential projects appear throughout Connecticut and New York.
“This one, with the pedigree it has, excited a lot of people,” Cohen says. “I heard from people who aren’t even house hunting but saw this house. I had phone calls from Hong Kong and California, and one person drove up from New York City the same day. I still have people reaching out to me, wanting to see it.”
The seller bought the house 13 years ago. Since its construction, not much has been altered. A fireplace, built-ins, and the vaulted ceiling in the living room are among the home’s many preserved features. The baths are original, too.
Boasting a sleek design, the original kitchen has Miele appliances.
May used redwood, white oak, slate brick, and copper to design the home, relying upon walls of windows to coax in natural light. An open layout in the dining area and living room is bridged by a copper-hooded fireplace.
Meanwhile, the finished basement can function as a rec room or home office.
Entryway with wood accents
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Open-concept living space
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Dining area flanked by a fireplace
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Spacious kitchen
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Bedroom with a large window
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Bathroom with modern touches
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The finished lower level is a flexible space.
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Richard Kelly, who worked on the Philip Johnson-designed Glass House in New Canaan, CT, and the Seagram Building in Manhattan, designed the home’s lighting.
Cohen says the home still looks like it did the day it was built.
“Other than newer appliances in the kitchen, it’s really pretty original and all in excellent condition,” he adds.
The residence was designed for Hartford native Marcus Bassevitch and his wife, Bluma. Bassevitch was president and treasurer of Standard Structural Steel Company in Hartford.
The listing includes a two-car garage, and the yard is fully fenced with a covered, rear porch that’s ideal for entertaining. Eisenhower Park sits just behind the home and is accessible through the gate. That means there’s no threat of development that might compromise the views.
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