34 East Street - New Milford, CT

New Milford, CT Hal Kurfehs, vice president of Coldwell Banker Commerical, Scalzo Group, completed the $1.075 million land sale of 3.5 acres at 34 East St., on which the historic Barton House is located, to Dakota Partners Inc. of Waltham Mass. The seller was Gary Romaniello of 34 East Street LLC.

According to Kurfehs, two new apartment buildings to be called Barton 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.

Robeto Arista, principal at Dakota Partners said,“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.