Highfields Farm is located in a small town in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, where the arts and local history are appreciated and preserved to retain the area’s rural charm. The town of Wilton is known for its Wilton Town Hall Theatre, Andy’s Summer Playhouse, the Frye Measure Mill and Waldorf Schools. The sense of community is strong with small main street shops, including a seasonal farmer’s market, and beautiful walking trails in Old Wilton Center. For major shopping and conveniences, it’s just a 5-10 minute drive to Milford and Amherst and 20 minutes to Nashua. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is 40 minutes and Boston, MA is 1.5 hours south.
Set privately back from the road, Highfields Farm has an expansive view of Wachusett Mountain to the south and Temple Mountain to the west. Considering that much of the land abutting this 12.4 acre parcel has been preserved in agricultural use for the Temple-Wilton Community Farm, these views should be protected and enjoyed for years to come.
The rambling and very attractive 3-4 bedroom colonial is facing away from the road as it was sited and constructed to take advantage of southern exposure and wonderful views. Its south facing French doors are on the front of the house as seen in the photos to take in the prettiest part of the view. This is how a home should be built - using the land and surroundings to their best advantage. These folks brought the beauty of the outdoors in.
Driving into the property, the approach brings you to the back side of the house where a new fieldstone-faced addition was recently added. A tastefully designed and very spacious foyer, adorned with old stained glass windows, is part of this recent addition that connects the original portion of the house to the oversized two bay garage. Also accessed from the foyer is a finished rec room over the garage and a spacious guest or family room on the first floor along iwth a new handsome third bath with huge walk-in shower. An elegant arched doorway leads to a secluded side patio, perfect for entertaining guests.
Entering the main part of the house, you'll find detailed moldings, nine foot ceilings and southern yellow pine flooring that add country charm to the fabulous design. The sunlit kitchen is central to the floor plan and includes casual dining and sitting areas where one can enjoy the view through a set of French doors while keeping the chef company. Accenting the space is the pine cabinetry and granite counter tops with a deep porcelain apron sink, gas cooktop and double ovens. A breakfast bar with a butcher block top and vegetable or prep sink accommodates cooking for a crowd.
The restful living room has a wood burning brick fireplace and enjoys the view through the other set of French doors. Down a hall, a large and bright home office has a wall of built-ins - prefect for the telecommuter. Need a library? This might also be a perfect place. The second floor is accessed by a wide switchback staircase and houses a wonderful master bedroom with walk-in closet and a charming private bathroom with another walk-in shower and a clawfoot tub. Look out over the views and see your barn and indoor arena from here! Two other bedrooms with huge closet storage, a full bath in the hall and a separate laundry room with an extra sink completes the second floor.
The A & B Barn
• 7 Stalls
• Six stalls are 12’x12’; one is 8’x12’
• All the stalls have Dutch doors and can be used as in-outs
• 12’ Cement aisle with mats
• Frost-free hydrant
• Insulated tack/grain room
• Tack room is piped for heat and on demand hot water
The Indoor Arena (Built in 2007)
• 66’x144’ With double doors in each end
• Translucent panels for natural light
• Mercury vapor lighting wired to turn on each row separately
• Stone dust base footing
Other Horse Improvements
• Outdoor Arena
• Frost-free hydrant at the paddocks
• Approximately 7 acres of quality pasture to graze
• Trails are nearby or just along the rural roads
For more information or an appointment
to see this property, contact
Jennifer Hardwick
603-345-4580 |
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