Pristine Federal Colonial on pastoral 23 AC. surrounded by stone walls. - 3 AC fenced pasture & forest, abuts town forest w/trails. 2600 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2.5 BA, chestnut beams, wide pine floors, hand-carved paneling, 3 Rumford fireplaces Master suite w/office. Kitchen - stainless, custom cabinets and granite. Multi level barn with heated workshop and underside parking 2-stall carriage shed w/ water and elect. Dead-end street.
http://www.thepopesaysrealty.com - A stately driveway leads to this renovated Acorn house that is wrapped by conservation land and is located on Francestown's historic soapstone quarry, a swimmable, spring-fed, 60-80 foot deep, clear water pond. Quiet and peaceful surrounds, once on the Garden Club tour noted for its varied species of ground coverings, this property beckons the naturalist or privacy seeker. This is a cozy and maintainable home; features such as the fireplace in the living area and open concept cathedral spaces contribute to a peaceful ambient tonality. Enhancements include the recently painted interior and exterior, a new mudroom, updated bathrooms as well as a new basement living area with a propane woodstove. Large windows allow for natural light, warmth and the feel of being one with the outdoors; enjoy wildlife and quarry views from the farmer's porch. The water frontage is approximate; the quarry is not fenced. Preapproved and ready buyers only by appointment.
http://www.ThePopeOfRealty.com - Back on mkt due to buyer financing. MUST SEE VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY. Clarity of vision evident throughout the renovations made here. Original detail in every major room. Wide paneled hallways up & down, huge antique front door key lock, exquisite & varied historical molding on mantle surrounds, tall ceilings throughout, painted throughout & w/attached barn & garage. Enjoy spectacular sunsets splashing across open fields & meander to distant & secret river frontage while looking back onto the home from across the fields. Orientation is away from the road. Clean basement w/2004 furnace & replaced ductwork/electric. Very wide pine flrs in every room, functional grand fireplace off kitchen, other fireplaces in most rooms, mudrm beadboard wainscoting & open cubby holes... Soapstone counters & farmers sink par excellence, Miele cappacino maker & a wine cooler- both builtin, shiny stainless appliances & gas range hood, recessed lighting, sitting
http://www.ThePopeOfRealty.com - MUST SEE VIDEO & photos! In move in & never look back condition. Easily maintained. Open yard. All work done by a local authority & restoration expert- he is an owner and he has simplified country living! Same owner is happy to discuss historical aspects with qualified buyers. @90% original: woodwork, molding, fireplaces, plaster, flooring, detail, beams... extremely well preserved & thoroughly renovated home. Meticulous upgrades done to period rigor. All windows original, paint taken off to the bare wood, repainted & reglazed. Original Indian window shutters. Drainage systems new, electrical new. 3 level barn is unspoiled w/hand-hewn ridge beam & having up&down saw tooth cuts confirming barn age. 6 Fireplaces!
http;//www.ThePopeOfRealty.com - The grey fox stands for a moment in the middle of the lawn as if to say, "admire me!" And he is indeed admirable and has chosen the property to our south as his home among several abutting and conserved pieces of mostly open fields. Our six and one-half acres seems so much larger.
Our Acorn style home sits on the top of the hill, with a long stately driveway that leads to it. Newly painted inside, and with outside staining in process, the cathedral living space and shiny countertops blend well into the openly designed kitchen. Huge windows throughout the home let in plenty of sun and warmth. A cozy New England fireplace in the living area makes a great place to snuggle up and read a book while surrounded by nature... this is a property for lovers of the outdoors, for those that seek a quieter way of living with nature's bounty all around and visible from the home's inside and outside tranquility.
Our ownership of part of the old Francestown Soapstone quarry gives us a magnificent place to swim from our dock in the refreshing, sixty to eighty foot deep spring fed clear water! If you have not experienced swimming in a NH quarry then you are in for a treat! From up above the quarry wall we enjoy summertime and the quarry splendor from within the fully screened gazebo which is viewable from the house. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this high-quality soapstone quarry was Francestown's raison d'etre, until it was overtaken by natural springs in 1890. Two seasonal streams and three interlocking pools empty into the quarry pond. These snake through granite walks and stairs, woodlands and flower beds adorned with myrtle. Once a part of the still famous Francestown walking garden tour, this property is easily within range of restoration to its rightful place as one of the town's most precious garden properties! When in summer drought, an in-ground irrigation system allows a draw from the quarry to fill the sculpted hollows outlined by myrtle and granite stone!
The home has spaces arranged to good use with windows on the South and West sides to take advantage of the sun, and a sun porch on the West side overlooking the gardens and woods. The basement is nicely finished in part and offers walkout access over a slate walksway to the large stone boulder with its old steel piling still sticking out from yesteryear.
There is a master bedroom on the first floor with adjoining bath or on the second floor, also with adjoining bath, depending on one's preference. The guest room is more than ample. A two car garage is accessed directly from the undercover porch with sitting swing and is attached to the house. Behind the garage is an attached woodshed with cement floor. The roof is recent too!
Look at the Maple out of the dining room window, the blueberry bushes, the Rainier Grape vines, the cherry, peach and plum trees...honeysuckle draws hummingbirds galore in summer and the tall pine backdrop brings woodpeckers and owls of many varieties. Deer, fox, moose and mink are some of the inhabitants of these woods.
Take a snowshoe walk around the property and see the tracks of that grey fox around the back of the garage...take a hot bath in your tub and watch through the large window as the snowflakes fall. The road is lightly travelled, but it is paved and town maintained and that is good. Meet your human neighbors with their conserved fields of sheep and say hi to them or greet them in the village store or at town meetings or community suppers. This is it, this is Francestown, NH where everything good in a small New England town can be yours for the seasons.
http://www.PopeSaysRealty.com - Unique 1837 brick cape w/attached barn nestled amidst English cottage gardens designed by Gordon Hayward on 1 acre in quintessential NE village. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Living rm & kitchen run entire width of house for large, dramatic space. Large kitchen w/original, exposed beams is newly remodeled w/soapstone counters & farmer's sink, handmade cabinetry by local artisan, & large fireplace w/original cooking arm. Living room offers built in bkshelves and cabinets, working fireplace w/surround historically restored by local craftsman, 8 windows (some with original panes) & rail for hanging artwork. Hardwood floors throughout. Tin ceiling & original molding in sitting rm. First floor bathroom is newly remodeled w/marble floor & large corner shower. FFlr bedroom has ample linen closet, walk in closet & built-in bookshelf, & is privately located (w/bathroom) off sitting room - perfect for au pair, exchange student or visits from grandparents.
339 Dennison Pond Road, Francestown, NH is a magnificent, custom built home sited on over 96 pristine acres. Perched alone high up on a hill, this home offers unobstructed 180 degree panoramic views of the Monadnock Region. Built in 2004 for the current owners, this 8,275 sq.ft. residence features 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Upon entering this home, you are greeted with a dramatic cathedral ceilinged living room anchored by a floor to ceiling granite fireplace. A floor to ceiling, wall to wall southern exposure windows offer panoramic views at every turn. You'll enjoy cooking and entertaining in this gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, pantries, exposed beams, expansive granite countertops and high end stainless steel appliances. A convenient first floor master suite features soaring cathedral ceilings and a warm cozy fireplace - the perfect compliment to our beautiful New England winters. The beautifully appointed library with custom wood paneling and book loft accessed by a spiral staircase. The walkout, lower level of the home is the ideal entertaining space or a retreat for the children and the spacious unfinished portion of the basement allows for ample storage and space for workshop. This is the perfect executive retreat or home for a family looking for privacy, land or horse farm. Additional features of this home include: o Individual room climate control o Intercom and security system o Lift-Master elevator to all three floors o Anderson automatic rain windows o Radiant floor heat o Central air conditioning o 2-Car attached garage o 2-Bay garage/barn with unfinished loft space o Lawn and garden irrigation Francestown is located within the Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire, a region known best for Mount Monadnock, which is the second most hiked mountain in the world, and also visible from the living room of the home. This beautiful and scenic area of the State is filled with classic New England towns, complete with historic Colonial buildings, covered bridges, maple sugar houses, lakes, ski areas, hiking trails and more. This property is being sold at auction on Saturday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. with a suggested opening bid of $700,000. Do not miss out on this spectacular opportunity! INFO: Paul McInnis Auctioneers PRODUCED BY: Nashua Video Tours
