Ferme Locust Shade

This picturesque ca 1780 farmhouse retains all of its historic charm but has been updated and expanded for today including significant 3 car garage addition with magnificent great room above. Stunning 2.09 acres with scenic pond for kayaking and skating, rolling lawn, front porch, rear screened porch and deck, electrified cottage/shed, chicken coop, horse barn with one stall, fruit trees including pear, apple, and grape vines, plus former paddock converted to fenced in vegetable garden with automatic sprinkler. Total 3,467 sf with 3 fireplaces and 2 wood burning stoves, exposed beams, and delightful options for gracious living and entertaining. The inviting kitchen features a wood stove, seating peninsula, exposed beams, slate floor, and sunny dining area overlooking the pond with fountain. So many choices to relax and enjoy: the lovely living room with gas fireplace; adjoining screened porch; den with vaulted timbered ceiling, second wood stove, and sliders to the deck; family room addition with wood burning fireplace; and steps up to the most impressive great room with floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace (wood burning), ideal for media, game or billiard room. The second floor offers the spacious primary suite with walk-in closets and remodeled bath including claw foot tub; two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath; plus walk-up to storage attic. Top location, minutes to historic Main Street or Branchville station; walk to Florida Refuge for hiking; and only 58 miles to Midtown.