53 Abbott Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224
Sold: $290,000 (03-24-2017)- hotel 3
- hot_tub 1
- grid_on 2,561sqft
Antique Colonial never before offered - loved by the same family since 1935. 89 PRISTINE wooded acres that provided everything needed for original owners. The main house was built in 1791. A Massive center chimney has 3 separate hearths. Antique crane for pots is still in the main fireplace that was the original kitchen and antique hooks for drying game are in the beams. Indian shutters are operational and much the woodwork and built ins are still intact. Newer bedroom and bathroom as well as the kitchen were all added in 1957. Kitchen has original quarry tile and the antique porcelain cooking/heat stove that was a gift to the owners parents for their wedding in 1935 stays with the house. There is a real dutch door that leads to the enclosed porch off the kitchen and the original hand built cabinets remain. Major work has been done - The house was fully insulated (walls and attic) in 2009. All new Pella windows added in 2009. New artesian well drilled in 2005. New 30 year shingles added in 2009. New furnace and hot water added this 2016. New siding on back and many carpentry repairs/improvements made in past few years. Interior now awaits the new owners to bring back to life. Yard has several storage buildings -well house, partial barn and the original barn foundation still stands and several fruit trees and perennial gardens. Newer detached 2 car garage has finished space above, perfect for an office. This is an antique lovers dream waiting for the right new owners.… More Less