Originally the Oliver Whiting Homestead, the largest dairy farm in Wilton, in 1868 it became the county farm. Since the early 1900’s, the property has been a gentleman’s estate. There are so many amenities for active country living! Its 136.5 acres include well maintained open fields, broad lawns with established gardens,old HarTru tennis court, three ponds - two stocked with trout and one for swi
Originally the Oliver Whiting Homestead, the largest dairy farm in Wilton, in 1868 it became the county farm. Since the early 1900’s, the property has been a gentleman’s estate. There are so many amenities for active country living! Its 136.5 acres include well maintained open fields, broad lawns with established gardens,old HarTru tennis court, three ponds - two stocked with trout and one for swimming. Sweeping views from Temple Mt. to North and South Pack Monadnock to the Lyndeborough mountains. Long frontage on Whiting Brook. A conservation easement protects 127.5 acres. The gracious center hall entry of the Brick colonial opens left to a front to back living room with two fireplaces which accesses a large screened porch. Rear is a library/study. Right is a fireplaced dining/sitting room, eat-in kitchen open to a sunroom, a family room with fireplace and woodstove flue, laundry/store room and shower bath. Upstairs are four corner bedrooms, three with fireplaces, enclosed porch and two baths. A primary suite is in the ell, accessed by a back staircase. An historic barn has been converted to a two bedroom guesthouse on its first floor. Its second level is outfitted as an entertainment area with lounge and pool table. A stairway leads to a third level cupola with hatch to a roof deck for mountain and star viewing. Outbuildings include a 9 bay carriage barn with full loft and a summer studio, three stall horse barn with water, and massive three story barn 150’ x 60”. The barn’s lowest level has 8 cement floored garage bays with overhead doors. After 50+ years of enjoyment, the current family is looking for the next stewards of this epitome of a country estate. Wilton is the gateway to the recreational, cultural and scenic amenities of the Monadnock Region. Its home to Waldorf Schools, a movie theater, Andy’s Summer Playhouse, Frye’s Measure Mill and many protected forests with public trails. Its 1 1/2 hrs to Boston and 40 mins to Manchester airports.
The Monadnock Region is a wonderful mix of rural countryside and urban creativity. Artists and creative people
The Monadnock Region is a wonderful mix of rural countryside and urban creativity. Artists and creative people are drawn to Peterborough and surrounding towns for its natural beauty and cultural sophistication. Families are drawn by quality education and a safe environment. We are involved in and support many local cultural institutions, including Monadnock Music, Andy’s Summer Playhouse, the Peterborough Players and the Peterborough fireworks display each 4th of July, sponsored in conjunction with the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
The area is rich in its legacy of historic buildings and blessed with a wealth of protected land, either as parks or lands under conservation easement. We have worked with local conservation and historical commissions and societies as well as regional, state, and national trusts and organizations to ensure that the scenic vistas of today can be enjoyed by future generations.
Our sales associates are deeply familiar with the area and are actively involved in the communities that comprise the Monadnock region. We are woven into the fabric of this community because we care about it. We work very hard to place people in the homes they love, and to place your home in the hands of the people who will love it when you are ready to sell.
Successfully matching people with real estate is more than our business - it is our personal contribution to this corner of the map that we love.