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Salisbury blends nature, hospitality and small-town bustle
Ask almost anyone who has completed all 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and they’ll likely tell you that the day-long trek from Mount Prospect to the top of Wetauwanchu Mountain in northwest Connecticut is among the most challenging days of the entire expedition. Granted, that stretch of trail isn’t particularly rugged or steep, and the weather is actually quite pleasant most of the year. What makes it so challenging is the siren song of Salisbury, a sleepy hilltop village of roughly 4,000 residents tucked within the woods near Mount Prospect lookout. Drawn in by its pastoral charm, hikers regularly ditch their tents for a night and stay the evening at White Hart Inn, one of Salisbury’s cozy bed and breakfasts, only to be captivated by the neighborhood’s historic main street, tranquil horse farms, lively art scene, New England architecture and rural hospitality. By the time they finally make it back to the trail, it’s with a heavy heart, a full stomach and a new favorite town at their heels.
The Town of Salisbury occupies roughly 60 square miles in the northwest corner of Connecticut, at the intersection of New York and Massachusetts. Located 40 miles west of Connecticut’s capital city of Hartford, Salisbury is proudly rural – the town’s scenic roads and massive Red Maple trees attract “leaf peepers” from across New England each fall – but the bakeries, coffee shops and greenspaces along Main Street bustle with activity each weekend. “Other towns in northwest Connecticut are more remote,” says Elvia Gignoux, a lifelong resident with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. “But Salisbury has everything you need, making it more desirable.”
Cattle grazing on a ranch in Salisbury.
The shrimp sammie sandwich with whole shrimp cut in half at Picante's South West Mexican Grill.
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Main Street is the vibrant heart of history, community and dining
Salisbury’s Main Street is bracketed between The White Hart Inn and Scoville Memorial Library, an anchor of the local community and a gathering place for events like the annual fall festival. Weekends in Salisbury start at Sweet Williams Coffeeshop & Pastry, where the owners source their coffee beans, eggs and dairy products from local farms and markets. Other favorites include LaBonne’s Market, a sixth-generation family-owned grocery store with fresh produce, prepared meals and an in-house sushi bar, and Neo Restaurant and Bar, which serves gourmet pizza and pasta alongside a generous gluten-free menu.
Provisions is the cafe and market within the White Hart Inn for visitors and its guests.
LaBonne's Market is known for its commitment to quality and customer service, with a focus on providing fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Historic and modern homes on wooded lots
Local residential architecture blends perfectly into Salisbury’s pastoral landscapes, incorporating wrap-around porches, tiered decks, three-season rooms and large front-facing windows overlooking the surrounding hills and lakes. Several different architectural types are represented in Salisbury: tree-fort and Queen Anne cottages with natural wood paneling, modern log cabins with vaulted ceilings and 15-foot windows, 18th-century Georgian Federal homes, Farm Houses with multiple stone fireplaces, and Antique Colonials with original period details like built-in cupboards. Most homes in Salisbury boast more than 2,500 square feet of living space and sell for $600,000 to $900,000, while larger estates and lakefront properties are priced between $1.1 and $2.5 million.
A large colonial home with a grand amount of square footage in Salisbury.
A contemporary log chalet in Salisbury.
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Water recreation and winter sports for year-round activities
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Salisbury is the year-round outdoor and adventure sports scene. During the summer, locals launch their boats from O’Hara’s Marina on the eastern shore of Lake Wononscopomuc, a popular destination for waterskiing, fishing, kayaking and several other water sports. Fall soccer leagues for children and adults are held at Community Field, while tennis players and pickle ballers jostle for time on the nearby courts. For over 95 years, the Salisbury Winter Sports Association has been home to one of the premier ski training facilities in the northeast, complete with Alpine ski hills, cross-country trails and a 213-foot Nordic ski jump and tower, constructed in 2011 with funding from local donors to host that year’s US Junior Olympics.
A Craftsman-style home sits in the distance with its own private dock and boat.
Ski jumping has been alive and well in Salisbury since 1924.
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Students attend A-rated schools with access to community programs
Students in Salisbury begin their education at the highly rated Salisbury Central School, a K-8 school with an A rating from Niche. From there, students progress to Housatonic Valley Regional High School, a small school situated in the woods along the Housatonic River known for its strong community service programs and academic support systems. The nearby Salisbury School, a prestigious private all-boys boarding school, offers a comprehensive educational experience on its 725-acre campus and an athletics program that includes hockey, football, crew and lacrosse.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village was CT's first regional high school.
Salisbury School has a strong focus on character education and provides a supportive and inclusive community for its students.
Salisbury Central School is located in the Lakeville neighborhood of Salisbury.
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On average, homes in Salisbury, CT sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Salisbury, CT over the last 12 months is $722,500, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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