Welcome to 85 Bragg Road: Built in the 1830’s and modernized to today’s standard of comfort, this rare gem blends historic charm with updated major home systems. This 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath stone farmhouse sits on 2.33 private acres, and includes a 30X40 modern pole barn with 3 bays and 8’ overhead garage doors. This is not your standard farmhouse…the rooms are spacious, the basement has tall ceilings and a commercial waterproofing system, and the owner has done approx. $380K of upgrades over the last 20 years. All of these items have been completed for you, so your budget can go towards more fun things like customizing the design: Newer micro-drip septic system, 3-zone heating system converted to forced air, NEW 50-year metal roof, 6.4kW Photovoltaic Solar System, whole house generator with 300 gal propane tank, NEW windows, Newer appliances, and the list goes on and on! ( See full list of upgrades in Documents section). The main floor features an addition that could be used in multiple ways…it boasts a great room with Brazilian cherry floors and exposed stone walls, a bedroom, and full updated bathroom. This could be your main living/dining area, or a separate suite for in-laws or guests. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 more generous sized bedrooms, with ample closet space, and a full bathroom. Off the kitchen, there is the laundry room/ half bath with a new washer and dryer. There is also a screened porch where you can relax and enjoy the bucolic views of the property.
The basement is dry, usable space with nice a ceiling height (for the age of the home) and parged stone walls. It also features stairs that exit up to the back porch, a full perimeter French drain, and 2 commercial sump pumps. Want even more space? Checkout the huge third floor ( 16x25 ) that could easily be finished into a large recreation room, or two more bedrooms. The Pole Barn has water & electric, and also boasts a 50 amp RV power outlet, and a hookup for an electric charger.
This home has so many spaces that have a flexible use…easily adapt this home to suit your personal lifestyle. Homesteading, homeschooling, multi-generational living, farming, car enthusiast, or just a nature lover who enjoys some peace and quiet…this property has the space and the privacy to enhance all of the hobbies and lifestyle upgrades you’ve been dreaming of. To access the property, travel down Bragg Road, a secluded tree-lined lane, then follow the long driveway leading to the house. This is truly a private enclave, and you would never know that you’re only a few minutes to shopping & dining amenities.
Seller has architectural drawings for a re-design of the the back porch into a glass conservatory. Showings start 9/24!