$549,900
About this home
Welcome to your own peaceful country retreat! Set on nearly 2 acres with generous space between neighbors and picturesque views across from a dairy farm, this charming home offers the perfect blend of New England character, warmth, and modern convenience.Built in 1987, this home captures the charm and appeal of a true New England farmhouse with wide-plank hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins, and inviting spaces throughout. Recent updates provide added peace of mind, including an updated roof, updated septic system that has passed Title 5, and a furnace that is less than 2 years old.The first-floor primary bedroom features a walk-in closet with ample storage and is conveniently located near the first-floor full bath with double vanity, shower, and laundry. The country kitchen is warm and inviting, featuring granite countertops, rich red cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances—an ideal setting for those who love to cook and bake.The spacious living and dining room combination showcases an oversized fireplace with a wood stove, creating a cozy gathering space with plenty of character and warmth. The comfortable den offers custom built-in cabinetry with cozy brick fireplace. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms with wide-plank hardwood floors and a full bath. Just off the living room, a screened-in porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a good book, or take in the peaceful views of the private backyard. Outside, enjoy perennial gardens, open space, and a peaceful private backyard. The oversized two-car garage/barn offers excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, projects, or additional storage. A chicken coop adds to the property’s country charm and makes this an appealing opportunity for those looking to embrace a hobby-oriented country lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for room to garden, pursue hobbies, enjoy outdoor space, or simply escape the pace of everyday life, this property offers privacy, character, and the beauty of the countryside in a truly inviting New England setting.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73579152
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 37
- On market date
- September 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Lot size
- 1.8 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.0:1
- District
- New Salem-Wendell
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Athol-Royalston
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
- District
- Ralph C Mahar
Walkability
Blended score for New Salem's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 21, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.