Under Contract Date Listed Monday Oct 2, 2023 | MLS# 4972615
Listed by Susan Zak Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Description:
The Admiral William Folger Homestead is a stunning Victorian Country home located in the heart of the Historic Cornish Art Colony. The property encompasses 34 acres of open space and woodland, featuring an expansive network of delightful carriage trails and a serene swimming hole on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. Over the past four years, this property has undergone extensive updates and renovations while meticulously preserving the integrity and beauty of its original architectural and design details from 1900. As a result, this gem radiates timeless elegance. The first floor of this home features the primary living spaces, including the living, dining and family rooms and library, all designed to exude an elegant ambiance. The family kitchen and butler pantry have been thoughtfully redesigned to great effect. Seven bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread across the second and third floors, providing ample room for comfortable living. New home features include central air conditioning, home elevator, and numerous energy efficiency upgrades. A newly constructed extension houses a mudroom, exercise room, and four-vehicle garage. These modern updates provide a fresh, contemporary feel to the home while preserving its essential historic details. The Admiral William Folger Homestead offers superb country living with its proximity to world class outdoor activities and its location offers quick access to Hanover, New Hampshire, and convenient travel to Boston, New York City and Montreal.
Location : Historic District | Near Paths | Near Shopping | Near Skiing | Rural
Disability Features : 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom | 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr | Access Laundry No Steps | Bathroom w/Tub | Hard Surface Flooring | No Stairs from Parking
Interior Features :Attic - Hatch/Skuttle | Blinds | Dining Area | Elevator - Passenger | Fireplaces - 3+ | In-Law Suite | Kitchen Island | Lead/Stain Glass | Natural Light | Natural Woodwork | Security | Programmable Thermostat | Laundry - Basement
Total Baths: 6
Flooring: Ceramic Tile | Hardwood | Slate/Stone | Vinyl Plank
Full Baths: 4
1/2 Baths: 2
Bedrooms: 7
Construction Information:
Type: Wood Frame | Shingle Siding | Wood Exterior
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 10012
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 7288
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 324
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 2400
Foundation: Poured Concrete | Slab - Concrete | Stone
Exterior Info
Style: Historic Vintage | Victorian
Exterior Features: Balcony | Garden Space | Natural Shade | Porch - Covered | Porch - Enclosed | Shed | Storage | Window Screens
Exterior Color Brown
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Parking: Auto Open | Direct Entry | Finished | Heated Garage | Attached
Utilities
HeatFuel: Electric | Oil
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: Leach Field - Mound
Land Description:
Conserved Land | Country Setting | Landscaped | Level | River Frontage | Rolling | Sloping | Trail/Near Trail | Walking Trails | Wooded
Lot size: 34 acres
SuitableUse: Residential
Zoned: rural
Surveyed: Yes
Flood Zone: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Roads: Public | Unpaved
Road Frontage: 804
Driveway: Gravel
Docs Available : Blueprints | Deed | Property Disclosure
Block - 00
Taxes $26,745
Assesed Value Not Reported
School District: Cornish
Elementary School: Cornish Elementary School
Middle School: Cornish Elementary School
High School: Choice
