- Bedrooms
- Baths
- Sq. Ft.
- Year Built
- Acres
Updated & Expanded 1780 Farmhouse
"Locust Shade Farm" - This ca 1780 farmhouse retains all of its historic charm but has been updated and expanded for today including significant 3 car garage addition with magnificent great room above. Stunning 2.09 acres with scenic pond for kayaking and skating, rolling lawn, front porch, rear screened porch and deck, electrified cottage/shed, chicken coop, horse barn with one stall, fruit trees including pear, apple, and grape vines, plus former paddock converted to fenced in vegetable garden with automatic sprinkler. Total 3,467 square feet with 3 fireplaces and 2 wood burning stoves, exposed beams, and delightful options for gracious living and entertaining. The inviting kitchen features a wood stove, seating peninsula, exposed beams, slate floor, and sunny dining area overlooking the pond with fountain. So many choices to relax and enjoy: the lovely living room with gas fireplace; adjoining screened porch; den with vaulted timbered ceiling, second wood stove, and sliders to the deck; family room addition with wood burning fireplace; and steps up to the most impressive great room with floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace (wood burning), ideal for media, game or billiard room. The second floor offers the spacious primary suite with walk-in closets and remodeled bath including claw foot tub; two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath; plus walk-up to storage attic. Top location, minutes to historic Main Street or Branchville station; walk to Florida Refuge for hiking; and only 58 miles to Midtown.
Listing Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24018495
- Status Expired
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 3
- Full Baths 2
- Half Baths 2
- SqFt 3,467 sqft
- Acres 2.09 acres
- Year Built 1780
- Elementary School Farmingville
- Jr. High School East Ridge
- High School Ridgefield
- Buyer Broker Compensation Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2.5%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Attic Yes
- Cooling Central Air
- Exterior Features Porch-Screened,Barn,Gutters,Lighting,French Doors,Shed,Porch,Deck,Garden Area,Stable
- Exterior Siding Shingle, Wood
- Fireplaces 3
- Furnace Type Propane
- Heat Propane
- Heat Fuel Propane
- Hot Water Electric, Domestic
- Laundry Room Main Level
- Roof Asphalt Shingle
- Rooms 8
Additional Highlights
Taxes and Fees
Location
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