Fairfield Hills Campus - 50 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 - 50 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 Building Summary: Constructed in 1933, Newtown Hall remains one of the finest buildings on the Fairfield Hills campus. Originally used as an administration building. Newtown Hall is in excellent condition and could house a use of approximately 16,500 square feet within its two stories. This building also houses an attic and a basement. The simple, yet handsome brick structure, is capped by a symmetrical hipped roof. A large cupola reinforces the symmetry along with a large, ornamental pre-cast entry colonnade and pediment. Although simply organized, the interior of Newtown Hall is very tastefully detailed. The main entry is adorned with plaster and wood moldings and proportioned comfortably. Most remaining office spaces are still fitted out with the original wood doors, transoms, and trim, all in excellent condition. The sloping asbestos shingle roofing sits on a 2x12 wood rafter structure, supported by a steel frame. The floor slabs are cast-in-place ribbed concrete bearing on concrete encased steel beams at interior locations, and a load bearing brick wall at the exterior. Steel columns carry much of the interior structural loads from the roof and floors down to the basement. The interior partitions are plaster over terra-cotta clay tile. Although these walls are not load bearing many may be bracing the exterior walls and would need to be assessed if any demolition is required. Much of the exterior remains in good condition with the exception of some miscellaneous re-pointing and concrete restoration at the main entrance Currently a steam heating system is in place but is not served by a boiler plant. The building is not heated, and is not fitted out 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. The entry level of Newtown Hall, like many other structures at Fairfield Hills sits approximately ½ story above grade and is not handicapped accessible. Along with new wheelchair ramping at several locations and numerous ADA required improvements to all the lavatories, stairways, etc., a new elevator will need to be installed depending on the proposed use to accommodate accessibility. Newtown Hall, lends itself as an existing structure, to a very straight forward reuse as a leaseable office building. Its layout, condition, quality of architecture and construction clearly lead to this use. Although an elevator will need to be added to this building, many of the existing rooms are the appropriate size and proportion for new offices. Advantage Realty Commercial has been selected as the exclusive Broker representing the Town of Newtown in it's desire to attract business and investment to the Fairfield Hills Campus. J. Michael Struna with 25 years of commercial real estate and development experience will be coordinating the efforts of the Fairfield Hills Authority in the redevelopment of the 185 acre campus. Please call J. Michael Struna at 203-798-9345 to discuss your office or occupanancy needs.