A Legacy Property Rooted in Family, Nature, and History
There are properties you pass by, and then there are properties that hold stories.
Set on approximately 3.5 acres just 10 minutes south of Peterborough, this early 1900s brick farmhouse has quietly witnessed generations come and go. For over 50 years, one family has shaped this land—making maple syrup in the spring and apple cider in the fall, cross-country skiing in the winter, farming vegetables through the summer, and hosting barn dances and harvest events that brought people together year after year.
As you come down the maple-lined driveway, you begin to understand what makes this property special. Apple trees continue to produce, and the land remains rich and fertile, currently supporting approximately one acre of organic vegetable farming, with space to grow even more.
The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and multiple living spaces. The layout allows the home to function as a duplex and has been used this way in the past, creating a flexible option for multi-generational living or rental income.
Inside, the character of the early 1900s has been thoughtfully preserved, with beautiful trim details, original wood floors, and a warmth that only a home of this era can offer. At the same time, the home has been carefully maintained and updated, with improvements including electrical, a metal roof, insulation, and a high-efficiency natural gas boiler producing radiant heat, along with a wood-fired backup furnace.
Light moves through the home in a way that shapes the day. Morning sun fills the screened-in porch and living room, while evenings settle onto the covered front porch, creating spaces to begin and end each day.
Outdoor living has always been at the heart of this property. The covered and screened-in porches on the south side create a naturally shaded space for morning coffee and long afternoons, overlooking the lawn and a classic wooden swing set where the sound of children playing carries easily and the pace of the day slows.
To the north, a creek and marsh border the property, bringing birdsong, spring peepers, and a sense of calm connection to the landscape.
The outbuildings further extend what is possible here. A barn that has hosted gatherings, music, and barn dances. A large drive shed with space for three vehicles offers ample room for equipment, boats, or recreational vehicles. Additional outbuildings provide practical storage for tools and gardening.
There is also an income-producing solar panel array installed on one of the outbuildings, with approximately 10 years remaining on its contract.
Finding an acreage of this quality within 10 minutes of Peterborough is increasingly rare. This is a property you need to experience in person to fully appreciate the space, the setting, and the lifestyle it offers.