585 Province RoadGilmanton, NH 03237Sale Price: $450,000

This circa 1793 colonial is truly stunning and a testament to the current owners who have meticulously restored and maintained it over the last thirty years. The charm and character of an older home is unmistakable and is difficult and cost prohibitive to replicate in newer construction. The owners retained original features while also bringing in modern features and convenience making this home a truly livable and efficient two century old modern home. You'll find wide pine floors, exposed beams, Indian Shutters, four working fireplaces, 12 over 12 and 12 over 8 wavy glass windows, plaster walls and ceilings, a captain's staircase , and beautiful raised paneling which are all expected in a period home. But you will also find a fully modern home with a stunning kitchen with radiant in-floor heat, rebuilt and lined chimneys, solar hot water with electric back-up, oil and wood fired boilers, whole house generator, and a synthetic slate roof that you may never need to replace. While the kitchen is truly the heart of this home and provides great entertaining space, the large keeping room with its massive Rumford fireplace with brick oven surely will beckon a gathering for a pizza now and then. The wonderful glassed in porch would be the perfect place for early morning coffee or evening drinks. An in-home office in what was likely the “birthing” room is perfect for telecommuting. The home sits on 5 acres with plenty of green space and a private back yard for cook-outs.