Comments on: The Castle on Talcott Mountain

By: Hooked on Built-In Bookshelves

Hooked on Built-In Bookshelves — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:49:53 +0000

[...] Cottage – Free Fall Decor 9. Amanda @ Serenity Now {Road Trippin’ to Nashville} 10. Your home, only better. (Castle on Talcott Mountain) 11. DesignTies (Itsy-bitsy apartment) 12. VICTORIAN Architecture- The Graphics Fairy 13. Heather [...]

By: Amanda @ Serenity Now

Amanda @ Serenity Now — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:11:44 +0000

Thanks for saving me the hike. I LOVE history stories like this…very interesting. I liked your pictures too. Thanks for the tour! Stopping by from Julia’s party.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:08:11 +0000

Funny thing…there WAS an elevator, and it was believed to be the first elevator EVER in Connecticut. They’ve taken it out, however, when the renovated it accommodate tourists.

Linda – I thought the details were very playful – great for a summer home.

By: Terry Kearns

Terry Kearns — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:58:58 +0000

Wow. Is there and elevator? Wow.
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By: Linda aka Heartfire At Home

Linda aka Heartfire At Home — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:17:24 +0000

How wonderful, great story too! I love that window in the child’s bedroom, just beautiful. I also liked the little display of bird cages in the sun room – very whimsical!

Imagine having views like that every day – sigh!

Linda.

By: Atticmag

Atticmag — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:15:02 +0000

Oh the view from the front door is incredible. I recently took a tour of a local historical house in my area and just found myself standing there in awe thinking of what life must have been like “back in the day”

Thanks for the tour. Always enjoy visiting your blog!

Jane T.
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By: Fifi Flowers

Fifi Flowers — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:54:03 +0000

FUN tour! Great view from the castle!
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By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:48:38 +0000

I think if you could swing the taxes on this baby, you could probably work out some sort or aerial tram. Plus Peapod delivers in this area.

By: Struggler

Struggler — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:30:20 +0000

Wow, awesome home and I love that Gilbert kept his promise to build it for her.
I think I probably could live somewhere like this, although internet access would be an absolute necessity! Not sure about the 2 mile hike to get groceries though.
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By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:28:23 +0000

Thanks Victoria! I wish we could have walked through the rooms rather than just peak in at the doors. There are some other rooms that are being restored, so I’ll have to hoof it back up the mtn later to see those.

By: Victoria @ DesignTies

Victoria @ DesignTies — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:22:02 +0000

I love the story you’ve shared, Susan… but I mostly love the castle!! The detailing is fantastic (especially liked the child’s room – cabinets were great and the window was FAB!) and the view is to die for! It must have been quite a hike for you and your family – but with a treasure at the end
Victoria @ DesignTies
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By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:05:25 +0000

My pleasure Liz! Got a nice hike and amazing pics out of it. Hmmm, I should hike up there again when the fall leaves are at their peak!

By: Liz@VioletPosy

Liz@VioletPosy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:51:38 +0000

What an incredible house, I love that view. Just amazing, thanks for sharing it

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:10:05 +0000

Hi Alex,

Thanks for stopping by! After that hike I’m now wondering what else is around here that I haven’t noticed yet!

By: Alex Orson

Alex Orson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:57:53 +0000

What a great story! It’s always fun to find hidden gems in your backyard.