36 River Street

Looking for a unique home that combines historical charm, modern updates, beautiful views and gardens, and excellent indoor and outdoor work/play space? Built in 1846, this house appears in an 1886 bird's-eye view of the town, but when you step into the family room and kitchen you'll feel oh-so-modern. Both rooms feature banks of windows that welcome the natural light, and the kitchen overlooks the Souhegan River and provides a front-row seat to every sunrise, passing wildlife, and to the explosion of color from the gardens! Custom cabinets with soft-close drawers, a center island with prep sink, updated appliances, freshly refinished wood floors, and a coffee bar are key features, and the greenhouse and copious garden space mean you can create your own farm-to-table experience for festive gatherings. A living room with brick fireplace (currently unheated but easily added) offers flexibility for another bedroom or refined relaxation, and the first-floor 3/4 bath was recently updated and includes a washer/dryer. The primary bedroom upstairs is like a secret getaway, with large south-facing windows and vaulted ceiling, loads of cabinets and cubbies, and leads to a spacious dressing room/closet and into the full bath. Two more bedrooms/offices round out the second floor. You also get two barns and a garage with extra storage, all three with electricity, and that large greenhouse I mentioned is heated as well. With open space, woods, a brook, and the river, you can run as wild as your imagination. You can also walk around the corner to the park, playground, and ballfields, or to the bakery up the street. Newer roof, mini-splits, propane heater, insulation, and electrical service reduce your worries, so you can concentrate on enjoying this wonderful indoor and outdoor paradise. OPEN HOUSES: Sat. 3/21, 10-Noon, and Sun. 3/22, 11-1.