Through wrought iron gates to a circular, brick paved driveway you are welcomed by a spectacular setting and stunning, 6,800 s/f home, a masterpiece in upscale country living. The grand colonial boasts three bedrooms and an exceptional master suite, five bathrooms and six fireplaces. Over the years, the current owners completed many fine additions and renovations to an already spectacular property. Upgrades include a state-of-the-art wood boiler, a gourmet kitchen, tiled sunspace, and an extended master suite with a gym and private office. The land is equally impressive with 138 acres. There are ponds, meticulous stone walls, and panoramic views to Crotched Mountain and beyond a perfect setting for this stunning home. You'll find gleaming hardwood in most areas, a floor plan to suit your style, a security system connected to all buildings, and all wired for sound inside and out.
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Its an extraordinary home for entertaining and family gatherings. The 31 x 40 great room is highlighted by exposed post & beam construction and is warmed by a massive stone fireplace along with a sun room on the south side that floods the area with good natural light. The kitchen features high-end, stainless appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry, ceramic tile floor with radiant heat all open to a fire placed dining area and family room - what a great place to entertain! The formal dining room, just around the corner, is full of ambiance with lots of light and a cozy fireplace for holiday and more formal meals.
The inviting and lovely front foyer greets guests and leads upstairs to an extra wide hallway with three generous bedrooms; each with good light and closet space. Two bedrooms share a hall bath, the third is en suite. Saving the best for last upstairs, at the end of one hall is the double-door entrance to an exquisite four-room master suite. Wake up to views, and then step into the exercise room to start your day. The entire wing is private and luxurious and includes a lovely sitting area with a fireplace, and another room for whatever your passion. An elevator runs from the rear entry boot room just off the attached garage up to the master suite. It is situated so that you could use the back portion of the suite as a studio, writer's den, or game room.
The Basement Enjoy a 14' x 30' office space, bath, cedar closet, and a theater set up to screen your favorite films with a 7.1 surround sound systemwho wouldnt love that? The basement also has an incredible amount of storage space.
The Outdoors Designed for the best in entertaining, across the rear of the house you'll find incredible and easy-flowing outdoor living areas with three decks, two patios, and a solar heated saltwater pool that can extend the swimming season by as much as a month on either end of the summer. Lovely gardens are watered via sprinklers and drip lines.
Outbuildings - The detached garage closest to the house holds a wood boiler with plenty of room to store all the season's cord wood with room for vehicles, too. This garage has security, running water and a huge storage area overhead.
A second garage accessed by a separate driveway, measures 40' x 70' with oversized doors, heat, and security. Store the RV, tractor, your car or motorcycle collection and more here. Equestrians might convert this building into a horse barn with the addition of another well. Let a barn designer give you ideas!
Located in the historic town of Hillsborough and abutting the Fox State Forest, this rare country property is less than an hour to Manchester airport and just 1 hour to Boston.