Fairfield Hills Campus - 4 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT 6470 - office property

Detailed information about office property which situated in Newtown (6470) city, Connecticut state on Fairfield Hills Campus - 4 Keating Farms Avenue.

Additional Information: Please review the "Fairfield Hills Campus - General Info" by clicking on the link enclosed below or copy and paste the following link into your brower: http://advantagerealtyinc.catylist.com/jsp/common/overview.jsp?ID=80_3136073 Built in 1956 Plymouth Hall stands as a newer structure against the original 1930’s buildings. Its diversified original usage included a gymnasium, auditorium and stage with a fly loft, and a small bowling ally in the basement level. Arts and crafts spaces and a chapel were also part of the original building. Plymouth’s façade fronts on Fairfield Circle and is reminiscent of the Fairfield Hills original architecture. The remaining sides and rear of the structure; however, deviate from the character of the main campus with an oversimplified 50’s look. Primarily built of brick, the structure includes a sloped roof in the front areas and flat roofs over the remaining portions. Isolated areas of pre-cast concrete and painted wood add detail at the entry façade. The interior of Plymouth, like the rear and side portions of the exterior, is of a 50’s vernacular and lacks the character and detail of many of the 1930’s campus buildings. In general, both the interior and exterior of Plymouth is in fair condition. Along with the required re-pointing and wood restoration necessary at most of the Fairfield Hills structures, some of Plymouth’s steel roof purlins at the gymnasium show corrosion and will need to be replaced. Most steel lintels show significant signs of rust and deterioration, and diagonal masonry cracking below windowsills, is prominent outside the Gymnasium. Most steel lintels will need replacement. The primary structure at the Gymnasium is pre-cast concrete hinged arches spanned with steel beam roof purlins. Cementitous wood fiber decking, span between purlins. Brick on concrete masonry units comprise the infill between the structure. The structure over the auditorium appears to be long span steel trusses with lightweight pre-cast plank decking. A steam heating system is in place and is not served by a boiler plant. The building is not heated, and is not equipped for air-conditioning. Further analysis of these systems including plumbing, electrical, telephone, etc. is required to determine the extent of renovation required relative to the re-use of the existing structure. Insulating values of exterior walls, attic separations, etc. do not conform to current energy codes and need further consideration for any change of use modifications that may take place. Plymouth Hall’s main level sits two to three feet above grade. Along with wheelchair ramping and new door clearance requirements, numerous additional ADA required improvements are necessary for handicapped accessibility. Plymouth Hall certainly has unique attributes relative to the remaining campus. The auditorium space and the arts and crafts related spaces lend this structure to be a community based Cultural and performing Arts Center. The renovated auditorium could help fill the need for such space within the community. Although this building lacks some of the character and richness in other Fairfield Hills buildings, a tastefully done renovation could define an enjoyable experience. The court within the gymnasium at Plymouth, however, is far smaller than a regulation size. Furthermore, this part of the structure is in need of repair. This is an area of the building that could be demolished and rebuilt to serve a similar purpose correctly.