$695,000

About This Property

A “Wade Tinker” 1755 Colonial home with three bedrooms, is the epitome of quiet, country living. The sun filled home sits on 1.38 acre lot with sweeping lawn and beautifully designed gardens by Frederick Olmstead . The parterre garden and the magnificent Beech Allee, include mature specimens. An open kitchen features butcher block center island, Viking range, farm sink overlooking a garden. Informal dining area has views through oversize windows of the pergola/patio, a perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. The formal dining room, with original detailed molding has a beautifully carved wood burning fireplace and built-ins. The formal living room continues the comfortable elegance with a carved wood burning fireplace and built-ins. An office/family room with French doors also accesses the patio. Beautiful detailed trim, chair rails and wide, wide chestnut floors are throughout the home as are some exposed beams keeping the historical integrity. The second floor master bedroom has a walk-in closet, bath with tub, a glass shower and period basin. An adjacent laundry/sewing room with closets. Guest room has wall to wall built-ins and enjoys garden views. This home has been meticulously maintained including a recent new cedar shingle roof, a stone driveway, a new furnace and well pump. A two vehicle colonial designed garage is a newly built “Party Barn” which completes this property to be the perfect country retreat or a full time residence.