Buying a Condo or House in East Granby, CT

East Granby was incorporated in June of 1858. It was once part of Simsbury. Covering 17.4 sq. miles and populated by 4,423 residents the town is located north central Connecticut and was originally part of the enormous plot of land in the Simsbury area granted to John Griffen of Windsor in 1663. Employment and the conveniences of shopping and cultural attractions are within easy reach in neighboring towns and urban centers. Nearby Bradley International Airport offers quick access to business travel. Neighborly suburban communities and outlying farmlands feature homes in many styles and price ranges, from early colonials and farmhouses, to modern designs and condominium complexes.

East Granby boasts the smallest independent school system in Connecticut and is equally proud of the education provided by this system. Facilities include two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.

The attractive terrain of East Granby provides ample space for outdoor pleasure. Tennis, soccer, gymnastics, basketball and softball are a few favorite organized sports. Spectators enjoy thrilling canoe and kayak races on the rapids of the Farmington River, and Granbrook Park provides a pleasant atmosphere for nature lovers. Old Newgate Prison and Coppermine are popular attractions and are now part of a state park. The prison housed inmates from Revolutionary War times to 1827, and the copper mine is America's oldest.