This pre-Revolutionary house is believed to have been built in 1740 by a member of the Curtis family. It had changed hands a few times before it was purchased early in this century by Wallace Nutting, the famous photographer, who used it as a residence as well as a studio. In 1953 it became the country home of the entertainer Victor Borge who in turn sold it to the Paparazzo organization, developer of Heritage Village. Now it’s a setting for entertaining by residents and serves as one of the VIllage’s centers for several club and social events.
Legend is that the Revolutionary figure Ethan Allan was born in this Early American cottage when the cottage was located in Litchfield, CT. Legend continues that the cottage first moved to Roxbury, then to Woodbury and later to Southbury. Now it is home to the Village’s own Library which contains over 8,000 books and hundreds of puzzles.
A rustic lodge-like interior is a perfect setting for enjoying bridge, pinochle, billiards, pool, and ping pong…and exchanging fish stories and for bull sessions. Off the terrace is bocce, horseshoes and shuffleboard.
The Village’s major recreational facility – it’s auditorium, Sarah Cooke Hall, is the location of many theatrical, musical, and educational events. The building’s gym and whirlpool are popular with many Villagers. There are several meeting rooms for clubs and organizations.
Individual vegetable and flower plots – over 650 – are available for non-commerical use by Villagers…a favorite hobby. A picnic area is nearby.
All women residents of the Village are considered members of this club which has as its purpose “to sponsor social activities for the women in the Village and to promote the well-being of all residents.” Card rooms, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities are available.
