20 Acres in Loudon, NH - $610,000
Circa 1785 Shaker designed double sill, P&B construction home and barn sited on 20(+/-) open acres in one of Loudons early settlement areas. Major period appropriate reconstruction, along with equally major system updates and land reclamation over the past two years, have brought this home to modern standards without loss of antiquity, history, character and presence.
Original wide pine floors embrace all the living areas; eight working fireplaces, hand planed paneling, Indian shutters, hardware, massive structural (documented) beams, Gunstock corners are just a portion of the original details that have been preserved. Along with the classic gracious entry, the first floor offers the formal living room w/fireplace, dining room w/fireplace/soapstone stove, an inviting library/study w/fireplace/soapstone stove, Keeping Room w/fireplace and brick oven, a modest kitchen and half bath. The...
Original wide pine floors embrace all the living areas; eight working fireplaces, hand planed paneling, Indian shutters, hardware, massive structural (documented) beams, Gunstock corners are just a portion of the original details that have been preserved. Along with the classic gracious entry, the first floor offers the formal living room w/fireplace, dining room w/fireplace/soapstone stove, an inviting library/study w/fireplace/soapstone stove, Keeping Room w/fireplace and brick oven, a modest kitchen and half bath. The second level includes three large bedrooms, each with fireplace, the master bedroom with fireplace and full bath, full guest bath, laundry closet (back bedroom), and delightful, spacious hall. The full attic is set up so that heat and plumbing may be brought up to fully utilize the superb space.
For your horses or other farm animals, the stately, handsome P&B barn awaits. Dedicated frost-free hydrant and electric offers many options for critters to cars. Ample turnout and pasture areas gently rolling fields; excellent access to trails and gravel roads for riding, driving, hiking. The property includes a portion of a wetlands area that is abundant with wildlife.
Never to be duplicated, this noted and revered property has been a focal point of Loudon since 1785; history indicates this magnificent building began as a grange/meeting house. Be a part of its evolution and Live in the History.
House:
Attic roof reframed; installation of new roof w/ 50-year, double level, architectural shingles
Installation of living/dining room fireplaces and chimney
Installation of two bedroom fireplaces
Reconstruction of library/Keeping Room fireplaces/chimney
Major electrical upgrades (wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, dimmers)
Installation of underground utilities
New 200 amp. electric panel
New hot water heater
New bulkhead door
Installation of whole house generator panel
Installation of Evolve Series Water Treatment System
Installation new pump for drilled well
Installation all new baseboard heating units
Reconfiguration of second level/hall/attic access
Spray foam insulation (entire second floor/portions of first floor as required)
Extensive wallboard removal; replacement/browncoat plaster
Extensive finish carpentry for trim, panels, doors, Indian shutters
Authentic/replacement of all windows and storm windows
New paint throughout (exception Keeping Room)
All new exterior siding
All windows replaced w/period reproductions; storm windows included
Construction of multiple closets
Install laundry (second floor)
Gentle sand/refinish all floors
Land:
Removal of tennis court
Clear fields, stump, grade, install extensive water drainage systems, seed (Conservation Mix)
Run frost-free water line to barn
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