676 Providence Laske Rd, Effingham, NH 03882 - Carroll County

Shady Side Farm - This horse-ready farm, situated on the Lords Hill in the historic district of Effingham, sits amid other historic properties and is adjacent to the town gazebo and a church. The property is in a rural setting yet is only a few miles to great outdoor activities such as golfing, boating, skiing, and only 25 minutes to outlet shopping.

According to town records, the historic farmhouse was built in 1875 and boasts many antique features such as gunstock corners, wide pine floors and built-ins. As you walk in the friends and family door, youll enter the ell which was renovated and is only 15 years young. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances, lots of cabinets and counter space, but best of all, a view out to the paddocks. It is open to an eat-in kitchen and generously-sized family room with a soapstone woodstove for chilly evenings. There is also a slider which opens to a back porch and fenced dog yard for easy canine care.

The main house has fabulous ceiling height for a home of this era. The downstairs has a traditional floor plan with a formal parlors on both sides of the foyer and a formal dining area behind. The formal dining room has a beautiful built-in cabinet, wide pine floors and a fireplace with another woodstove in it. The first floor also has a renovated three quarter bath with a stackable washer/dryer and a great pocket door with a transom window above.

There are three bedrooms upstairs, one with a fireplace for added ambiance that is currently used as the master. All the bedrooms have wide pine floors, generous closets and the windows upstairs are newer tilt-in windows. There is a small room that is currently an office but if necessary could be used as another bedroom, nursery or a very large closet. The upstairs bathroom has a claw foot tub for soaking after a long day. It also looks out to Green Mountain.

This antique home has been lovingly maintained and there is pride of ownership throughout. The view from outside can be deceiving as it bigger than it looks from the exterior pictures.

Outdoor Amenities:

24 x 36 Barn Three matted stalls with room for another

Barn has electricity, frost-free hydrant, hot water and large loft for hay storage

16 x 30 3 Bay run--in

Sand/clay outdoor riding arena

Farmers porch

Three-season front porch

Beautiful perennial gardens

Combination wood & electric fencing

Great property for an animal enthusiast---all you have to do is drive up and unload your animals. Nice rural location for commuting to Portland (45 minutes) or Portsmouth (1 hour). This property will delight a myriad of folks: Hobbyists, animal enthusiasts, gardeners, or someone who just wants to own a nice piece of property to spread out.