Unique Vintage Barn and Fenton Farmhouse

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Do you have a dream of raising your kids with lots of room to roam? Do you enjoy riding horses or long walks in the tranquil country? Or perhaps you love history or unique barns – if so, this property is a dream come true!

Built in 1876, with frontage on two roads, this Victorian charmer of a farmhouse at 2400+ square feet of living space has room to spare. Add your own rocking chairs to the lovely front porch. Located south of Fenton, north of Brighton, you would have easy access to both communities via US-23. And you won't find such a spectacular and unique dairy barn of this massive size and in great condition anywhere else, with its original hardware, trim and flooring.

The farmhouse boasts ten foot ceilings on the main floor, crystal doorknobs and a crystal chandelier, plus many modern updates to make this offering showcase quality with crown molding interiors. Guests will enjoy the formal living room with a gorgeous bay window and open arched doorways to the dining room and charming parlor.

Chop home-grown vegetables with the family gathered around in the generous country kitchen. It features a large pantry, a lovely coved ceiling and plenty of cabinet and counter space. The breakfast nook has built-in accent shelving. Let the sun shine in every morning while you take in the scenic property with your morning coffee!

The first floor library could be used as a bedroom with its own private half bath. Upstairs, the 15 X 13 master bedroom also has a beautiful bay window with custom shades and a custom closet with double hung storage, built-in shelves and interior lighting. The second bedroom is nearly as generous in size, 15 X 10, would make a kid-friendly suite with its separate sitting/play room, wood flooring and a walk-in closet.

The third bedroom, at 15 X 14, has two custom closets and blinds. A bonus loft area would be perfect for a media center or sewing room. Another bonus--a first floor laundry room! Updates include tile and marble baths, cherry cabinets, dual shower heads and a back saver vanity in the main bathroom. A high efficiency furnace with central air, copper plumbing and a new well round out this fabulous farmhouse.

Are you a history buff? Consider the years of loving care that shows in every detail of this fabulous property. The landscaping and garden with almost 10 ½ acres, the various outbuildings that could harbor a wood shop, artist gallery or mechanical workshop, the silo, the shed with possible water and electrical access, and the antique dairy barn that once housed a huge herd of milk cows.

Have a horse or two? Take in the two pastures, three paddocks, plus wonderful riding paths throughout the property. Or sit on the porch and watch the fireflies glow with a relaxing cup of tea.

There’s elbow room to spare for the whole family, kit and caboodle!

—Meg Mims