$849,000

An amazing 13 acre+/- backyard with rolling fields, laced by woodlands, blooming apple trees and gardens. Just a 500' walk to the public sandy beach on Canaan Street Lake and the 1793 Canaan Meeting House. Hear the call of the loons. Take a morning jog around the lake or a stroll along the street of historic homes. Mountain views and amazing sunsets from the west porch and your backyard. This 1803 Colonial 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has been updated over the years, including a new heating system 7 years ago, while honoring many of the original features -decorative fireplaces, original 4-panel solid doors, wide pine floors and custom built-ins in most rooms. House has a traditional, flexible layout with bedrooms and baths on each level, a primary bedroom suite on the west side of the house overlooking the backyard and wildlife, a 35x12 three-season side porch for entertaining, side patio for your morning coffee and enclosed-entry porch. Plus, a 3-bay garage/barn with storage and a detached barn with a loft. The Northern Rail Trail is nearby for snowmobiling, bike riding or hiking. Climb Cardigan Mountain, visit the many local area ponds/lakes or ski at Ragged Mountain or Dartmouth Skiway. Cardigan Mountain Boys School, Mascoma Community Health Center and the public beach are nearby. Easy commute to the Upper Valley to Dartmouth Hospital or VA, Concord or New London area. 2 hours to Boston.