What higher approach to cap off the week of Presidents’ Day than with a house that stood tall earlier than our first president was even born?
Built in 1731 — child George Washington would comply with in 1732 — 43 Mill Road in North Andover is the very definition of early Colonial structure.
Enjoying that pleasing, trademark symmetry, inviting entrance yard and low stone fence, and pastoral setting abutting conservation land, the house has a cinematic high quality on greater than an acre of land.
The astounding interval particulars are plentiful and are a delight to find — simply think about the lives of everybody who’s walked by way of these rooms — however we also needs to be aware that the house has undergone the mandatory updates you’ll need if you happen to’re into issues like “driving” or “surviving the winter.”
First, the house has a poured concrete basis, updates to plumbing and electrical, and a more recent septic system. Then, a intelligent addition to the constructing brings an expanded main suite and a two-car storage to this already fairly candy package deal. In all, the house has three bedrooms plus a completed third stage for shut to three,400 sq. toes.
History buffs are going to swoon over the unique woodwork right here — beamed ceilings, imposing mantelpieces, and wide-plank wood flooring. Then there are the 4 fireplaces with brick-lined hearths to curve up by.
Take within the peaceable setting from the two-tier deck — ideally sized for out of doors dwelling and entertaining.
Showings can be found by appointment. The house is in the marketplace for $799,900. The sale is represented by Chris Collette with the Christopher Group at Compass, 617-980-6845.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”