Built in 1790 the historic Swain House offers all the charm of yesteryear combined with tasteful updating.The kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinetry, chefs island, open gathering space, an antique wood cookstove and beamed ceilings. Some main house features include a center chimney with 6 fireplaces, Gunstock Corners, Indian Shutters & wide pine floors. Formal dining room has a surprise behind the fireplace and the front parlor is used as a 1st floor study. Small "birthing room" awaits your ideas for use. The 1st floor bathroom has been nicely remodeled with a clawfoot tub and updated fixtures. Two staircases to choose from to sneak upstairs...or down. The 2nd floor has a flexible floor plan with large bedrooms, another small study and fabulously updated bathroom with tile walk-in shower. Off the side of the home is a large screened summer porch with custom shades. A brick floored addition off the kitchen leads to an oversized garage that can store 4 cars and more. Above the garage is a large in-law space with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The main room is a sunny open space with a work area that could be a small kitchen space. Nestled at the edge of a neighborhood and off the main road this property has deeded access to Swains Lake just down the street. A charming old bunk house now serves as an outbuilding to store your summer furniture. A granite fire pit to enjoy starlit evenings.Additional separate lot next door to complete your family compound included.
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Exterior Features
Style Antique, Colonial, New Englander
Construction Insulation-FiberglssBatt, Insulation-FiberglassBlwn, Wood Frame
Siding Wood Siding
Exterior Day Dock, Barn, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Storage, Beach Access
Roof Shingle - Asphalt
Garage Yes
Garage Description Auto Open, Direct Entry, Barn
Water Drilled Well, Private
Sewer 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private
Lot Description Beach Access, Country Setting, Subdivision
Interior Features
Appliances Dishwasher - Energy Star, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Washer, Stove - Wood Cook