171 Thorndike Pond Road

Closed 8/28/20
Closed 8/28/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$640,000
7 beds5,618 sqft$114/sqft
171 Thorndike Pond Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Single FamilyProperty Type
19 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historically known as "High Mowing", where in a tent in a field, Willa Cather penned her beloved novels, this superbly situated Gambrel Colonial . . . privately set on a hilltop with views across open meadow, has gracious appointments from an earlier era, with a superb state-of -the art kitchen,updated in 2014 with cherry flooring,5 burner induction range, wall ovens, built-in refrigerator, 4 refrigerator drawers, two wine refrigerators, two sinks, quartz countertops, coffee station and more! Gracious...Historically known as "High Mowing", where in a tent in a field, Willa Cather penned her beloved novels, this superbly situated Gambrel Colonial . . . privately set on a hilltop with views across open meadow, has gracious appointments from an earlier era, with a superb state-of -the art kitchen,updated in 2014 with cherry flooring,5 burner induction range, wall ovens, built-in refrigerator, 4 refrigerator drawers, two wine refrigerators, two sinks, quartz countertops, coffee station and more! Gracious sized rooms for entertaining or hosting family events. Above the attached two car garage is a huge space for a studio or rec room. Attached is a two bedroom rental cottage. Detached is a library, 26' x 38', with its own septic system, HVAC heating and cooling system, kitchenette and half bath, vaulted ceilinged office space and 1 1/2 stories of book stacks. It's a deluxe home office! Two additional rustic outbuildings. Property is a world apart yet walking distance to Thorndike Pond, Jaffrey Center village with its inn, lectures and concerts at its historic meeting house, and stately homes, and has a state forest across the road, protecting the country environment.

    Sold By Dimacale & Gracie R.E.

    • Listed by: Heather Peterson • Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
    Listing closed: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4799829

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    Property Information for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $16,708 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Cheshire County
    • Zoning: Rural
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1900
    • Lot Size: 19.00 AC / 827,640 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Jaffrey
    • County: NH-Cheshire
    • Latitude: 42.840792931896473
    • Longitude: -72.054534203704847
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 229
    • Zip: 03452
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $16,707.95
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Conant High School
    • School - District: Jaffrey-Rindge Coop Sch Dst
    • School - Elementary: Jaffrey Grade School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 24
    • Lot - Sqft: 827640.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 19.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 555.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5618.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 8238.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5618.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 390.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2230.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: Yes
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1900
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private, Septic
    • Utilities: DSL
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Exterior: Guest House, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened, Shed
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt, Standing Seam
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop - Induction, Wine Cooler
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor
    • Baths - Total: 6
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 4
    • Rooms - Total: 15
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Rec Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study, Level 2: Sunroom
    • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 7
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Fireplaces - 3+
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Radiator, Steam
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 37' x 18'6"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 23'6" x 17'6"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 20' x 21'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 20' x 15'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 14' x 10'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 17' x 11' + 6' x 10'6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 14' x 15'6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12'9" x 9"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14' x 16'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 13'4" x 8'8"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 13'10" x 17'4"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 11' x 12' plus alcove
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 10' x 13'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Sunroom
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: 9' x 6'6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 15
    • Room Dimensions: 25' x 22'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Rec Room

    Property History for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 28, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4799829

    		$640,000—
    Aug 28, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4799829

    		—
    Aug 24, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #676424014

    		$640,000

    +162.9% / yr

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/28/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4799829

    $640,000
    08/28/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4799829

    —
    08/24/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #676424014

    $640,000

    +162.9% / yr

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 171 Thorndike Pond Road

    Taxable ValueLand$156,495Additions$922,100Total$1,078,595
    Tax Record2025$20,439 ($1,703 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds7Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,603 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt350 SqFtStories2Lot Size827,640 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1899Year Renovated1899ZoningR1CountyCHESHIREAPNJAFF M:229 B:24 L:

    Schools near 171 Thorndike Pond Road

    This home is within Jaffrey-Rindge Coop School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Jaffrey Grade School
    		Public - PK to 5
    Conant Middle High School (M)
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Conant High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Jaffrey Grade School
    PublicPK to 5

    Conant Middle High School (M)
    Public6 to 8

    Conant High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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