Every person, at some point in their lives, dreams of running away to the country, away from the rat race, to a life of peace and tranquility. Perhaps a garden, maybe some cows, but above all, peace and quiet.
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It isn't very often that a property comes along that would allow you to pursue that dream, but that property is in front of you today.
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Starting on the western edge of the property, there is significant high pastureland, with beautiful views south to Mars Hill Mountain, and east over the remainder of the 168 acres to Canada. As you progress east, you come down the hill, and pass the private, stocked pond. If a pond just isn't enough for you, all that would need to be done to turn it into a private lake is a little bit of earthwork and some soil testing. If you've ever wanted your own private fishing hole, this is your opportunity.
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Past the pond, at the end of the paved driveway, is the farmhouse. There are a lot of preconceived notions about what a farmhouse should be: old, drafty, broken down, but this property conforms to none of these. This home has been lovingly and painstakingly remodeled, with each fixture, and each oak stair step chosen specifically. All three bathrooms and the three bedrooms have been completely remodeled; all that you need to bring is a toothbrush!
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Once you look at the basement, the care and effort that was put into this property is evident. The basement was completely excavated, and the old fieldstone foundation replaced with poured concrete, and then every single major mechanical system was replaced and upgraded, from the furnace to the water filtration system.
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Outside the home, on the edge of the tremendous yard, starts your private forest. Deer, moose, partridge, all of these exist in abundance, wandering their trails through a modern day Sherwood Forest. Alternatively, if you can bear to part with them, there is the potential for some significant forestr
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Listing Type
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Single Family
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Listing ID
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1018024
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Size
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1,400
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Lot Size
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168.0000
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Listing Status
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Active
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Year Built
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1890
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Roof
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Unknown
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Rooms
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Full Bath, Bedroom
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PropertySubType
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Single Family Detached, Single Family
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PropertyType
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Residential
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ArchitectureStyle
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Other, Farmhouse
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IsNewConstruction
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false
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