North Andover home a classic
What better way to cap off the week of Presidents’ Day than with a home that stood tall before our first president was even born?
Built in 1731 — baby George Washington would follow in 1732 — 43 Mill Road in North Andover is the very definition of early Colonial architecture.
Enjoying that pleasing, trademark symmetry, inviting front yard and low stone fence, and pastoral setting abutting conservation land, the home has a cinematic quality on more than an acre of land.
The astounding period details are plentiful and are a delight to discover — just imagine the lives of everyone who’s walked through these rooms — but we should also note that the home has undergone the necessary updates you’ll want if you’re into things like “driving” or “surviving the winter.”
First, the home has a
poured concrete foundation, updates to plumbing and electrical, and a newer septic system. Then, a clever addition to the building brings an expanded primary suite and a two-car garage to this already pretty sweet package. In all, the home has three bedrooms plus a finished third level for close to 3,400 square feet.
History buffs are going to swoon over the original woodwork here — beamed ceilings, imposing mantelpieces, and wide-plank wood floors. Then there are the four fireplaces with brick-lined hearths to curl up by.
Take in the peaceful setting from the two-tier deck — ideally sized for outdoor living and entertaining.
Showings are available by appointment. The home is on the market for $799,900. The sale is represented by Chris Collette with the Christopher Group at Compass, 617-980-6845.