Antique Center Hall Colonial built in 1776 by Martin North beautifully sited on 45 gorgeous acres of high open land.  The chestnut frame house has wide pine floors, original wood paneling, twelve over twelve windows and three fireplaces – one of which is the original keeping room fireplace with beehive oven.  Extraordinary attention to detail has been paid to the 2001 kitchen and family room addition, all of the house renovations, the re-building of the 1850 barn and the picturesque grounds.  Glorious sunset views.

Side Entrance:

Stone steps lead to a covered entryway. 

Mud Room:

6’ x 12’.  Brick tile floor, radiant heat, row of pegs for coats and hats, 2 closets.

Hall w/Laundry:

9’ x 20’.  Brick tile floor, radiant heat, laundry, half bath, open staircase to large, west-facing family room with full bath.

Full Bath:

Off hall.  Changing room: 5’ x 10’.  Full bath: 6’ x 10’.  Japanese influence, soaking tub, soapstone shower with glass door, tile floor with river rock detail.

West Porch:

11’ x 27’.  10 custom mahogany windows, screen inserts, ipe (Brazilian walnut) floor, wainscoting on ceiling, 2 doors out.  Sunset views over western hayfields. 

Family Room:

15’ x 26’.  Wide pine floor, closet, full bath with tile shower.  Western views.

Eat-in Kitchen:

Breakfast area: 17’ x 12’.  French doors to blue stone patio.  Kitchen area: 27’ x 13’.  Wide pine floors throughout, radiant heat, exposed beams.  Beautifully remodeled kitchen, American chestnut cabinetry, soapstone countertops, gas Viking range, double stainless steel sinks, Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile fridge.

All of the above:

is a thoughtfully designed 2001 addition in keeping with the style of the house with incredible attention given to detail.

Dining Room:

16’x 13’.  Early fireplace with antique mantle, antique wide pine floor.

Original entry:

Between dining and living rooms.  Stairs up to second floor.

Living Room:

L-shaped.  14’ x 16’ plus 13’ x 24’.  Two fireplaces, one is the original large keeping room fireplace with bee hive oven.  Early wood paneling and exposed beams, wide pine floor.  Off kitchen.  Door to patio.  Door to basement.

Second Floor:

Four bedrooms and one full bath with tiled tub/shower.  Bedrooms: 12’ x 13’, 13’ x 13’, 12’ x 12’, and 13’ x 12’.  All have at least one closet.  Wide pine floors.

Basement:

Concrete floor and field stone walls, French drain, sump pump, bulkhead door.

Barn with shed:

40’ x 30’.  Early barn expertly rebuilt.   New sliding doors, concrete floor, electricity, work shop, loft, gutters, asphalt roof.  Tool/tractor shed at the back.

Plantings:

Lovely trees: sugar maples, basswood, apple, walnut, birch and oak.  Blueberry bushes, bird houses, perennial gardens, pond.  “Playing field” is perfect for croquet. 

Land:

45 acres of high open land abutting Heritage Land Trust on Park Pond.  3 acres of lawn and garden, 25 acres of hayfields (birds and fireflies), 17 acres of mature woods.  Hayfields qualify for reduced tax rate.  Beautiful old stone walls.

Age:

1776 plus a 2001 addition.

Style:

Center Hall Colonial.

Square Feet:

3,404

Bedrooms:

4 plus family room

Plumbing:

Mostly copper.

Baths:

3 full and one half.

Heating:

Viessmann furnace, many zones, radiators in original portion of the house and in Family room, radiant in new west wing.

Fuel:

Oil.  Buried tank.  On north side of the house. 12-15 years old. 

Electric:

Circuit breakers.  Generator.

Well:

Pressure tank and pump in basement. 

Septic System:

Pumped every 2 years.

Roof:

Cedar shakes.

Exterior:

Wood clapboard stained gray.

Hot water:

Off furnace w/storage tank.

Alarm System:

Yes

Taxes:

$10,949 (2010)