Real Estate

Andover WOW! House: 5BR Home Abutting 700 Acres Of Open Space

This $2.6 million incorporates the best of the old with the best of the new.

ANDOVER, MA -- This unique property is on a five-acre lot and incorporates the original farm house built in the 1740s into a five bedroom Colonial built in 2002. The style is custom post-and-beam with wide pine floors. The historic portion of the house is fully renovated. The home abuts the 700-acre Ward Reservation, with 10 miles of hiking trails.

  • Address: 36 Prospect Rd, Andover, Massachusetts
  • Price: $2,599,000
  • Square Feet: 5829
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 2002
  • Features: CUSTOM POST & BEAM RETREAT abutting 700+ acres of Ward Reservation and 10 miles of trails near PA and Andover Center. Ideally sited on a 5 acre parcel, the original Farm House c1740 is incorporated into this incredible design c2002 blending historical appeal w/ new conveniences. Features include wide pine floors throughout & unsurpassed quality. The fully renovated & improved historic portion of the house blends into the newer portion featuring an open floor plan w/ a dining hall adjacent to the custom cherry center island granite kitchen. Easy to be organized w/ the mudroom, walk in pantry and laundry room. Step down to the family room w/ floor to ceiling double sided brick fireplace, transom windows, built ins & more. Relax on the screened or covered porches overlooking a heated gunite pool & 6 stall barn. Upstairs is a master suite w/customized walk-in closet & luxurious bath, 4 additional bedrooms, and 2 more baths. In-law potential in walkout lower level.

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