This unique and pretty property is located on Route 125 and is zoned commercial/residential so bring your home occupation ideas. Surely part of a much larger farm in the past, possibly with frontage on the Salmon Falls River, the changes over the years have left this 1857 colonial and barn roadside on just over an acre of land.
Within the last six years the rustic barn has seen new life as an energy-rated two story open concept home, fully insulated and with geothermal heat. Metal roofing, an eye-catching (This Old House paint color!) barn red, this house welcomes you. Well designed and beautifully executed, the living space has a multitude of light-catching Anderson windows, beautiful pine flooring, exposed beams, wood detail, large and attractive baths, granite countertops and a great floor plan. The ground level houses a spacious work area that has two sets of double doors. The doors facing the road are canopied and suitable for public entry should you decide on a home business. The ground level also houses the utility area, with Hydron furnace and generator hookup.
The second level, or main living area, has a very generous 33’ x 42’ space that encompasses the kitchen, dining and living room areas. Off the kitchen is a work center for projects with built-in shelving and a desk, adjacent is the half bath with washer and dryer. The kitchen has ample cabinetry and countertop space, enough to please the fussiest of cooks. This room is really the heart of the home, a place to enjoy food and family in a warm and rustic setting. An item of note, there are four reproduction gas lamps which work on propane and definitely add ambiance! Off the great room is an en suite bedroom that includes an air bubble jetted tub. From here step out onto a private balcony, coffee in hand, and take in the not-too-distant views into Maine.
Up the wood stairway to the third floor is an open loft area that is currently used as a sitting area and work space. There is a second bedroom and three quarter bath on this level as well. Off the “Barn” House a two car garage was added with an in-law apartment above.
A large ell attaches the Barn House to the “White” House, a colonial in nice condition that has been used for rental income. The first floor includes a kitchen, dining room, living room and half bath, the second level has 2 bedrooms, a full bath and two smaller rooms that could be used as offices or hobby rooms. Pretty landscaping with an attractively fenced-in yard for kids and pets, plus additional two car parking in the ell are just a few of the additional features.
The property has a wonderful location, close to Portsmouth, the seacoast and points north as wells being along a wonderful tourist corridor. The property is multi-generational as well as multi-purpose!
Property Highlights:
- 2 Septic systems and 2 wells, the Barn house was designed for a 6BR home
- Geothermal heating system
- Energy-Star rated
- Zoned commercial/residential (for income and at-home business potential)
- Multi-generational potential
- Economical heating
- Private Balcony
- Enclosed Yard
- 2 - Two car garages
- Rental income
