Step back in time with this thoughtfully updated Italianate farmstead, its history tracing to the 18th and 19th centuries. On a sprawling ten-acre plot carved from the original expanse of a 100-acre peach farm, this property embodies a rich tapestry of heritage. Outbuildings dot the landscape, including a quaint wagon house, a rustic hog barn with three stalls, an eight-stall stable, and a picturesque corn crib. Three ample fenced paddocks, updated with new fencing, border a sprawling fenced grazing meadow, providing ample space for the equestrian. Majestic trees, spanning a variety of species, form a lush canopy, adding to the idyllic feel of the grounds. Traces of the past emerge within the foundations of the home. Evidence suggests a tavern license was applied for at the address in the 1700s, with remnants to that regard found in the basement, where a beehive oven and slate floors harken to a bygone era. Impeccably maintained and thoughtfully updated, the home boasts generously proportioned rooms with rich moldings and paneling, lofty ceilings, and long, deep-set windows. Enter through an inviting enclosed porch to find a modern kitchen equipped with a large Thermador range, two sinks, a newer refrigerator, and even a stainless-steel counter dedicated to pastry-making. The spacious dining room, complete with a fireplace and custom doors that conceal it when not in use, can host the most opulent of dinner parties, with a side porch that provides gorgeous sunset views ...

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