3 Main Street, Hancock, NH

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Circa 1792, this Federal style home was built by Rev. Reed Paige who became Hancock's first minister. Known as the Village Farm, it rests on 3.9 acres and hosts two cottages, an expansive barn plus space used as an ell apartment today. The main house retains many of its early features with raised panels, dentil molding, interior wood shutters, beautiful floors, recessed window seats and three fireplaces. The current owner designed a cook's kitchen in keeping with the design of the home -- Crown Point cabinetry, fireslate counters, Wolf range with dual ovens, 4 burners, a grill and a griddle and an amazing walk-in pantry. A formal living room features handmade dentil moldings, window seats, a fireplace and finished with beautiful stenciling. Enjoy the warmth of a fire in the paneled library. Two additional rooms, a half bath with laundry and access to the barn complete the first floor. Off the second floor landing, you will find the master bedroom with its own bath with double sinks and a steam shower. Three additional bedrooms plus a full bath complete the second floor. Attached to the home is a large post & beam barn with garage and work spaces, stalls, storage and soaring ceilings. The cottages are currently rental properties or could be ideal for extended family or friends. Property is on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Hancock Village Historic District. Close to dining, galleries, a bookstore, summer theatre, a local grocer and Norway Pond.

Listed by Cathy Cambal-Hayward of BHG Masiello Peterborough.