Sparkling 1790
Saltbox and barn on .89 quiet acres. This 2,352 sq. ft. house has large,
sunny rooms with clean lines and an easy flow. The living room has an
inviting slate fireplace and the renovated kitchen flows into the ample
family room. The rushing sounds of water from the Sandy Brook filter into
the house from right across the road and the property is almost entirely
surrounded by Algonquin State Forest. The house is in great condition
and it sits in a very private spot - conveniently located near Old Route 8
and just 2 hours from NYC.
18’ x 13’. Painted wood cabinets and some open shelving,
vinyl tile floor, track and pendent lighting, electric range, GE refrigerator, Kenmore dishwasher
(’05), exhaust fan, pantry closet with new washer and dryer, eating area. Open to family
room, door to dining room.
Family Room:
15’ x 15’. Wainscoting on ceiling, exposed beams, built
in bookshelves and cabinets with lighting. Pass-thru to kitchen. Berber
carpet new in 2006.
Mud Room:
12’ x 7’. Off family room. Side door to patio, oak
floor, closet, breaker boxes.
Half Bath:
Off of living room. Tile floor, pedestal
sink, new fixtures.
Living Room:
20’ x 22’. Oak floor, fireplace with wood paneling and mantel with slate hearth, exposed beams, painted wood paneling to chair rail. Side door
and front door.
Open Hallway:
7’ x 10’. Open space between living and dining rooms with built-in
shelves on one side.
Dining Room:
12’ x 17’. Exposed ceiling beams, oak floor. Pendent light. Door to
kitchen, front door, stairway to second floor, doorway to basement stairs
(with storage shelves on both sides of stairwell to basement).
Second Floor Landing:
Open landing with closet outfitted with elfa storage
system. Painted wainscoting on walls and
ceiling, fan/light. Old doors and window hardware. Hatchway to attic.
2 Bedrooms:
12’ x 10’ each, across the hall landing from each other,
with original wide pine floors and windows.
Full Bath:
12’ x 7’. Tub/shower, new toilet and vanity, medicine
cabinet, linen closet, vinyl tile floor
Master Bedroom:
Dressing area: 12’ x 6’ with painted wide board floors,
closets and storage under the eves. Bedroom: 10’ x 28’, brand new carpet, exposed
beams, 4 windows. North section of bedroom is above half bath and could easily be converted to a
second full bath.
Barn:
30’ x 26’ Circa 1850, two-story, post and beam barn with
double doors on east side, electricity, protected off-road parking pull-in
at street level. Stairs to 2nd floor with hay loft door and ample storage.
Land:
.89 acres with 440 feet of scenic Sandy Brook frontage provides privacy and
spaciousness. There are old stonewalls, rolling lawns, perennial beds, forsythia,
lilac and over 2000 spring bulbs. Four season
interest, mature plantings.
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General Information:
Age:
1790
Style:
Saltbox
Square Feet:
2,352
Bedrooms:
3
Fireplaces:
1
Baths:
1 full and 1 half
Exterior:
Wood shingles, painted. System of curtain drains keep
basement very dry.
Roof:
Asphalt shingle. Back roof new in 2005, front roof older
but in good shape.
Heat:
Hot water baseboard & radiators. Burnham furnace,
2005, 1 zone.
Hot Water Heater:
Off furnace, separate zone.
Electricity:
200 Amps. Circuit breakers.
Well:
On west side of house off kitchen.
Septic System:
700 gallon cesspool. Pumped 8/2/07. In excellent working condition.
Dry Well:
500 gallon dry well for kitchen and laundry gray water.
Oil Tank:
275 gallon tank in basement, 2003. Replaced old tank also
in basement.
Windows:
All have storms and screens, many with original glass.