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Privately located, c.1770's farmhouse with 1996 Milner addition set on 19 picturesque acres. Craftsmanship and quality can be seen in all the finishes inside and out with original and handmade millwork and hardware throughout; custom paint and finishes; and design details in fireplaces, doors & flooring to give tribute to the structural origins. Thoughtful design allows this property to combine the best of historic charm and warm comforts with all the necessary modern conveniences. The heart of the home is found in the large eat-in country kitchen/great room. Some of the many upgrades include custom cabinets, cherry counters, gourmet appliances and more. The eating nook is flooded with wonderful natural light and complements the cozy feeling of sitting by the fire in the great room. Conveniently located back entrance with brick floored mud room, large laundry, powder room and rear sitting porch complete this area. Stepping through the large foyer into the orignal house where the dining room houses a walk-in fireplace which has been restored to include the beehive oven. You can exit to the gardens, access the patios via the French doors or continue to the spacious living room. A spacious room with lots of windows and doors to front and side sitting porches, enjoy a quiet book by the fire.
The second level houses a large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, ensuite bath and private office. This spacious room is tucked off in its own wing for maximum privacy. Two additional bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, minimizes space and preserving natural light from all windows and hall bath with custom cabinetry complete this floor. The fourth bedroom is on the third floor with the original pole timber rafters. Views of the surrounding grounds can be enjoyed from all the windows of every room!
Attention to detail continues in the design of the property so that all the buildings work together to successfully create the feeling of privacy and Estate common to an earlier era. The quality of materials is continued in the wrap-around sitting porch with mahogany floor, beautiful local fieldstone and brick patios. Outbuildings include a 3-car custom garage with handmade and custom garage doors. The large stone bank barn has three stalls and potential for three more. There are three large fenced pastures all connected via gates as well as 2 paddock areas. Plenty of storage and parking as well as a large upper barn which includes insulated and heated workshop. Carriage shed and springhouse complete this picturesque property. Large spring fed pond with weeping willow stocked with large mouth bass and blue gills. This is truly a special place where you can find santuary and peace from today's busy world!
Agent:
Bill Cochrane
610-476-4779 (cell) |
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