189 Butts Bridge Road

A rare 16-acre country estate in Canterbury's Rural District - private, pastoral, and rich with New England character, set among two scenic ponds, open meadow, and mature woodland. The residence pairs a 1934 original - stone foundation, knotty pine ceilings, deep farm-style kitchen - with a spacious 1989 addition featuring a double-sided stone fireplace, wide-plank floors, and a one-of-a-kind cut-out balustrade staircase. Five bedrooms and three full baths offer comfortable, flexible living, with additional flex rooms ideal for a home office or studio. A separately permitted guest house - the property's former general store - provides charming space for family or guests. The grounds are extraordinary: multiple horse stalls and pens with a detached chicken coop, fenced paddock and open pasture ready for horses, a versatile workshop, a screened gazebo at the pond's edge, raised garden beds, and a collection of character outbuildings. Recent updates include a new roof and chimney liner. The RD zone supports agricultural and home-based business uses - a true canvas for an equestrian, hobby-farm, or rural lifestyle, with established roadside signage in place should the former shop use be reactivated. A singular opportunity to own a private working compound with timeless charm. Property is currently tenant-occupied; please see agent remarks regarding showings and lease status. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: A 16-acre country estate in Canterbury's Rural Development (RD) zone, offering a rare combination of privacy, agricultural use, and historic New England character. The principal residence comprises a 1934 original structure - stone foundation, knotty pine ceilings, and a deep farm-style kitchen - joined by a spacious 1989 addition featuring a double-sided stone fireplace, wide-plank flooring, and a distinctive cut-out balustrade staircase. The home offers five bedrooms and three full baths across flexible living space, with additional flex rooms suited to a home office, studio, or guest quarters. GROUNDS & OUTBUILDINGS: The land is the heart of this offering - two scenic ponds, open pasture and a fenced paddock ready for horses, mature woodland, and raised garden beds. A barn with loft, multiple horse stalls and pens, and a central hall anchors the agricultural setting, complemented by a versatile workshop with French doors, a screened gazebo at the pond's edge, a detached chicken coop, and a collection of character outbuildings. Currently home to horses, peacocks, and a duck. A separately permitted guest house - the property's former general store - adds charming additional space. SYSTEMS & UPDATES: Recent improvements include a new roof and new chimney liner. The property is served by a private drilled well and multiple on-site septic systems. Heating is oil-fired in the original portion and electric with a mini-split in the addition. OPPORTUNITY: The RD zone supports a range of agricultural and home-based business uses, making this an exceptional canvas for an equestrian property, hobby farm, or private rural retreat - with established roadside signage in place should the former general-store use be reactivated. Property is currently tenant-occupied; please see agent remarks regarding showings, lease status, and occupancy timing. Buyers should independently verify all square footage, room counts, zoning, permitted uses, and property systems as part of due diligence.