07/18/2015
Enjoy the good life from a bygone era in this Classic 2-Story Colonial Farmhouse on 4 acres at the end of a private road. Beautifully landscaped with dozens of flowering fruit trees, hardwoods and evergreens, shrubs, flower gardens and even a Coy pond with waterfall. Sip lemonade on the covered front porch or entertain friends and family on the large covered rear deck or take a stroll through the garden walkways or apple orchard. Spacious family home that was formerly operated as a Bed & Breakfast with 5 BR's, 5 Baths and over 3300 SF of finished living area. Large Country Kitchen has red cabinets and is ideal for cooking with a center island and breakfast bar. Formal living/dining room combo with Field stone fireplace, hardwood floors and bay windows. Huge Master Bedroom suite with wood floors, walk-in closet, private bath and sitting area. Countryside views from nearly every room in the house. Many unique features and characteristics make this home a real treasure trove including a Den/library with built-in bookcases and exposed brick walls, Arched "Hobbit" back door with beautiful slate floors and knotty pine wood paneling. Large home office on main floor could be used as a family room or fitness room. Walk-out lower level has an apartment/in-law suite with kitchenette and bathroom. Heat the entire home with the wood boiler system in the garage. There is even a 28' x 56' barn out back for storage or a home-based business. There is also a play house with slide, root cellar and even a fire pit for roasting marsh mellows. This home is loaded with charm and character with potential for so many uses such as nightly or weekly guest room rentals on AirBnB.com.
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