Description
One of the oldest residences in Peterborough, this antique 1750 expanded Cape beautifully merges classic and contemporary elements, offering a graceful lifestyle with all the allure of a historic home. Take note of the handcrafted doors, wide pine flooring, exposed beams, inviting fireplace hearth, and meticulously preserved wainscoting from a bygone era. Two expansions have enhanced the space and functionality, featuring a wood stove in the dining room, a modern kitchen with a gas range, breakfast bar, and a slider to a large deck. There is also a first-floor laundry and a spacious living room with another wood stove, soaring ceilings, and plenty of natural light. A first-floor bedroom and a 3/4 bath complete the main level living space, while upstairs, you'll find a primary bedroom suite with windows overlooking the living room. Two additional bedrooms and a potential third bathroom are also on the dormered second level. Nestled on a tranquil country road, this property has stone walls and plenty of space for your future vegetable garden, a private yard for your pets, and a detached barn with electricity, all on 12.4 acres???ideal for anyone seeking the charm of the past and new possibilities for the future. By day, explore Depot Square's boutique shopping, restaurants, hospital, theater, music, a renovated public library, and miles of trails in the beautiful Monadnock region. By night, stargaze on your deck. Two hours to Boston and four from New York. An extraordinary home!
