93 School StreetEffingham, NH 03882Sale Price: $310,000

THE THURSTON HOMESTEAD, located on the ME/NH border in the rural town of Effingham, offers a quintessential New England farmhouse sited on 27 acres of land. Most of the land is open and level, an area of wetland offers a great views off the back deck of the house. The home is inviting and attractive, with an attached, rustic barn for easy animal care, a handy workshop or hobby area with some repairs good for horses too! The rooms are good sized with generous closet space and pine plank flooring throughout the house. The home has been cared for and has thermal windows, metal and architectural shingle roofing on the house and barn and the exterior paint is in good condition. Inside a coat of paint and some TLC will go a long way in making this a cozy retreat . The farmers' porch and the deck out back provide great spaces for family down time. The first floor encompasses a kitchen, dining room, living rooms, bedroom, full bath and mudroom/laundry area. Upstairs are three bedrooms plus a half bath. Outdoor recreation and shopping are nearby. Located just an hour to Portland, Maine, or Dover, NH, and two hours to Boston, this home could be a wonderful primary or secondary home.