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Facilities
The
Genesee Volley Tennis Club is located on the historic Hartford House estate at
17 Avon Road in the Village of Geneseo. The Hartford House was built by Gen. James
S. Wadsworth in 1835. It, and approximately 75 acres of the estate grounds, are
currently owned by his great-great-great grandson Corrin Strong, who is an avid
tennis player.
In the spring of 2008, with the help of 35 Charter
Club Members, Corrin completed construction of a brand new Har-Tru clay tennis
court. It is believed to be the only modern clay court in Livingston County and
Corrin's vision is to share the joy of clay court tennis with his friends and
neighbors around the county.
Corrin also remodeled the
former estate ice house adjacent to the court for use as a clubhouse and pro shop.
The ice house was in an advanced state of deterioration before being rescued for
the club (See photo).
The court itself is located just
north of the main house in a park-like setting. It is well shaded in both the
morning and evening and enjoys a steady cooling breeze from the valley to the
west. The court also includes a practice backboard.
In 2009, the club also
added a grass court , just west of the Har-Tru court which is now open
for play. In 2010 the club added lights for night play on the Har-Tru
court. The lights will be ready for fall league play.
The Hartford House now
offers a 4-room Bed & Breakfast Suite to book your tennis getaway.
The Garden Suite info can be found here.
The
court areas and tennis house are leased to the Genesee Volley Tennis
Club. Members and guests are asked not to enter on any other part of the estate
unless invited by a member of the Strong family.
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