A long, maple lined drive through open fields leads to this private and bucolic 256+/- acre estate. The stunning land is laced with stone walls, a pond, two streams, managed woodlands, and miles of trails.
A newer home with the charm of a stately antique, the house was carefully crafted by Vermont Custom Builder Doug Gest and Designer Mark Head using antique brick, granite, and trim from the Mead House on Squam Lake. Interior details were carefully researched and recreated by local craftsmen. Reclaimed chestnut and maple flooring throughout the home was selected board by board by the owners. Each room in the house is generous in proportion and light. The 7 fireplaces grace all the main living spaces and the primary bedroom which has two baths and two walk-in closets. There are 5 bedrooms in total, 5 and one-half baths, an office, 2 first floor porches, a wine cellar and laundries on the first and second floors. The eat-in kitchen is a bright, open space with a large fireplace, natural cherry cabinets, soapstone counter and a grand, tiger maple island. All top-of-the line appliances and two sinks, two refrigerator drawers, warming drawer and a butler’s pantry outfitted with an additional sink, refrigerator, and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers. A large mudroom is located off the attached 3-car garage.
Systems include first floor radiant heat, forced hot water baseboard on the second and third floors, whole house air conditioning and humidifier, full water filtration and an automatic whole house generator.
245.8 acres are held in a conservation easement that allows for agricultural, equestrian and forestry uses. A 30 x 40 barn with a separate drive for access is located a short walk from the house. Located in the Monadnock Region in the SW corner of the state with easy access to Peterborough and the Manchester Boston Regional Airport and just 1.5 hours to downtown Boston.