Fully renovated antique saltbox 20 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts.
House • Middleton MA United States
5 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Statistics
Listed May 2024
Views 342
General overview
An antique saltbox, our home was built in 1746 and was originally 2 buildings, one serving as the first schoolhouse and the other a home, tavern, general store, and post office. Our home is in a safe, central suburban location - 30 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts, and 20 minutes from most local beaches.
It has a private large outdoor space with a stream, woods, a garden, a large patio and driveway, and patches of open grass. There is a trampoline, skateboard ramps, basketball hoop, ninja line, zip line, hammock, and yard games.
There is traffic noise (the home is shaped like an L along the outside corner) but only during hours of commute, and the yard is set back and the noise fades into the background once crossing the stream which splits the yard into two. There is a land bridge to get to the other side.
The stream feeds into a river across the smaller street at the front of the house where there is a 3-mile bike trail ending in a playground and baseball fields. Along the trail is a pond for fishing and access to launching spots for kayaking.
The home was renovated approximately 15 years ago and opened up, leaving a large central fireplace. We have since added central air, a new water system, closet organization, and updated the kitchen and bathrooms along with the patio, driveway, and more.
While it is a large home with 4 bedrooms (2 primary bedrooms) and 3.5 baths, you immediately feel at home - the love of each owner shows with every detail. There are over 50 windows throughout the home offering ample natural light throughout.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Relaxing
City
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
Cross-country skiing
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
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We are a family of four from Boston looking to begin world schooling for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. After learning about various cultures, we have two boys ages 12 and 9 who are excited to begin experiencing them!
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