Old house enthusiasts who have a hard time choosing between the simplicity and coziness offered by colonial period houses and the spaciousness and elegance of the Victorian era will be especially pleased with this property in the picturesque Neshanic section of Hillsborough because it offers the best of both worlds. The earliest portion of this c. 1740 property is a stone and clapboard bank house nestled high above a gentle stream (flood insurance not required). Remodeled and expanded in the 1860’s for the town’s doctor, the Italinate brackets and other ginger bread elements of the exterior of the house are highlighted by an alluring tri-color paint scheme. Inside, a mix of light colors, high ceilings and large windows combine to create a cheerful interior that also has thick stone walls and deep window sills in the earliest sections. An efficient, modern kitchen with stone walls and exposed wood beams is adjacent to an inviting family room featuring one of the two working fireplaces. Upstairs, a formal dining room with fireplace, opens to a large music room or reception area with tin ceilings and tall windows. Even more handsome, with the most graceful wood trim in the house, the well proportioned living room has lots of natural light and a marble mantle on a currently non-functioning fireplace. An enclosed stair hall leads to the second floor which offers three very pleasant bedrooms. Neatly maintained, this three bedroom house has two full, fresh and appealing bathrooms; a large screened-in porch overlooking the stream and creatively landscaped yard. A separate two storey structure recently used as a repair shop for antique musical instruments offers many possibilities including recreational, study, crafts and additional storage.

OPEN HOUSE • Sunday, March 21 , 1:00- 4:00 pm

OPEN HOUSE • Saturday, April 10 , 1:00- 4:00 pm

Listing #: 5538479

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