$499,900

About this listing

This peaceful 2 acre setting is bordered by trees, farm fields, and backs onto forest with a pond offering tranquility. This is country life with the advantages that Kingston has to offer, only 20 minutes away. Just down the road is Harrowsmith, with two public schools, restaurants, a pharmacy and other amenities. Built in 1875, this charming farmhouse blends rustic character with thoughtful modern updates. The outbuildings, including a detached garage, older barn, chicken coop, garden shed, raised garden bed, greenhouse, vegetable garden, fruit trees, perennials and even a roadside stand. Farm fields greet you from the front entrance. Step inside through the enclosed porch entranceway to the spacious country kitchen, with exposed beams, high ceilings, painted wood walls and the warmth from the pellet stove. Adjacent is a updated 4pc bathroom, a main floor laundry room and a pantry. The living room features wide-plank pine floors, original tin ceiling, and french doors to a cozy den. Tucked in the back is a bright office space with a separate back entrance leading to a patio, paved drive, and detached garage. Upstairs, the landing offers a charming reading nook/office area. The large master plus two bedrooms has wide plank pine floors. and has been fortified with updates to ensure its efficiency; steel roof and eavestroughs (2025), new hot water tank (2025), 100-amp breakers, propane furnace (2020), the well has a newer UV light, filter, pressure tank (2025) and heat trace (2026). Cozy winter nights are insured with spray foam insulation in the cellar and blown-in insulation in attic and walls. This home is built to last, offers a flexible closing and will welcome you with it's country lifestyle and heritage charm.