Description
Holding a prominent position on Historic Main Street, this antique Federal Style colonial residence was built by Nathaniel Frost in 1799. Private and gracefully hidden up a winding drive opening to meticulously maintained grounds, this oasis has sweeping lawns, apple orchards and lush organic gardens producing a cornucopia of organic flowers, herbs and vegetables. As the circular drive ends at the 3-bay barn, one is surrounded with the private beauty of the courtyard. A brick and granite path leads to the main house with a covered porch entry to a tiled mudroom revealing the casual elegance and warmth of the home. Undeniably the inspiring grace and grandeur of the Grand Dame is reflected in 20 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 5/1 baths, and 8 woodburning fireplaces all capturing the essence of a bygone era while proudly displaying today's modern amenities and highest caliber energy efficient mechanical applications. The main house offers 3 ensuite bedrooms with the primary having a fireplace in the dressing room. The central classic kitchen holds court with leathered granite counters, Lacanche oven and custom appliances, slate farmers sink, walk in pantry, all opening to an amazing bright octagonal sunroom with vaulted wood ceiling, propane heat stove and five sliding glass doors to access the courtyard and deck. This one of a kind residence has the additional benefit of offering the flexibility of two private apartments each having 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with kitchens, dining and living rooms and laundry offering guest accommodations or annual income for the discerning buyer. An absolute ''Must See''
