33 Prospect Hill RoadWalpole, NH 03608MLS Number 4768381

Looking to escape to a fine country estate from the stress of urban living? This stately 1790 federal-style Colonial offers nicely restored historic living areas, in-law suite, and great home office potential with the soon to be installed state of the art fiber optic internet service. Featured in Colonial Homes Magazine, the home features large bright rooms, a grand foyer, early millwork, many original fireplaces, beautiful main stairway with three spiral balusters per tread.and original stenciling that has been reproduced throughout the front hall as a tasteful remembrance of the past. This sprawling home has two barns, interior first floor Indian shutters with 12 over 12 window panes and a side entry opening into a hall that spans the width of the house. “For love and goodwill” - the salutations given when this grand Colonial was bestowed as a wedding present in 1790 and where Louisa May Alcott read excerpts from her book, Little Women, to local residents when she lived in the quintessential village of Walpole. The remodeled kitchen includes double wall ovens, a work island with stovetop, butler pantry, wide pine flooring and a pine mantel encompassing the kitchen fireplace - which contains a beehive oven. Imagine sitting on your side porch enjoying your favorite refreshment while overlooking the pastoral setting with mature landscaping and grape arbor. Highly unusual, this in-village property has a barn with horse stall and fenced paddock area for your horse!