FormerSouthWindsor bed-and-breakfast land on market for $5 million

Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
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Aug. 10—Tim McNamara, a broker with Cushman & Wakefield, said the company is selling the property on behalf of Krawski's estate. Krawski said in a 1994 article in the Journal Inquirer that he had owned the property since 1968, and McNamara said the bed-and-breakfast was closed sometime in the 1990s.

The site is split between three parcels: 130 Buckland Road, a 1.51-acre parcel that contains the former bed-and-breakfast, and two vacant parcels at 140 and 150 Buckland Road, at 1.59 acres and 15.07 acres, respectively. Town assessor records indicate the building was constructed in 1970, with 4,695 square feet of gross area and 2,579 square feet of living area.

The 1990s saw major changes to the Buckland Road corridor, notably the opening of the Buckland Hills properties, the creation of the Buckland Gateway Development Zone, widening of the streetscape, and the looming construction of Evergreen Walk. Before these and other developments, the properties along Buckland Road were primarily homes or farmland.

Krawski sought a number of uses for his property between the 1980s and 1990s, including a residential subdivision, amusement facilities, and a colonial-style village.

The past few years have seen its own series of changes for Buckland Road. Evergreen Walk has sought a "rebirth" after a downturn during the pandemic that left many of its storefronts vacant. Construction projects have been completed or are underway, including the Costco that opened in 2022 and a Whole Foods projected for 2024. The road could also see a 72-unit apartment complex focused on affordable housing, though the plan has drawn controversy from some residents.

Senior Environmental Planner Jeffrey Folger said the land is currently part of the Buckland Road Gateway Zone, allowing for retail and office uses similar to Evergreen Walk.

Zoning regulations allow for commercial, institutional, cultural, and municipal uses in the Buckland Road Gateway Zone, intended to create an attractive entrance to South Windsor. Prohibited uses include storage facilities, nightclubs, stand-alone fast food restaurants or convenience stores, and 24-hour retail sales.

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