Your Guide to Buying a Home in Suffield, CT

Buying a Home in Suffield, Connecticut

(The Suffield Town Hall)

Suffield is located in Hartford County

Suffield sits quietly between the Connecticut River and Manitook Mountain, and is at the intersection of the Stony and Philo Rivers, which are tributaries of the Connecticut River. Truly, this area of the state is wonderfully remote and naturally beautiful, but two of the region's largest metropolitan areas may be reached in under 30 minutes: Springfield, MA to the north, and Hartford to the south. Suffield is both an historic and charming town, but continues to focus on its future by taking advantage of its strategic location between the aforementioned metro areas.

Located near the "notch" in the state's northern border with Massachusetts, Suffield has a few very noticeable artifacts of its celebrated past. The Hatheway House is perhaps the most popular. Located on Main St., this 18th century house reflects two different architectural styles. The original portion of the 1761 house is a typical Colonial house of the mid-1700s, while the north wing, added in 1794, is one of the first examples of the neo-Classical style in the Connecticut Valley. It contains one of the few known signed and dated rooms; on its walls are four French hand-blocked wallpapers of the 1790s. The Historic King House Museum is another popular attraction in the area and seeks to preserve artifacts from the area's heritage.

Suffield is a great place for recreational opportunities. The town's Recreation Department offers several parks, including Bruce Park, a 27-acre park located on Mountain Road, and Sunrise Park, which comprises 139 acres and includes hiking the Metacomet Trail as well as a host of other outdoor activities.