Home For Sale
$524,900
54 Howard Hill Rd
Foster, Rhode Island, United States
4bd 1ba
Listed By: Realtyww Info
Listed On: 05/16/2023
Listing ID: GL10510070 View More Details
Description
Attention historians, nature lovers, curators, reenactors, preservationists! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Hidden away in the Foster forest, the last house on a dead end, 1000+ feet in and deep from the main road is the absolute museum quality George Spooner Tillinghast home, built in 1790. This is truly frozen in time, painstakingly protected, and preserved. It purposely maintains most of the 18th century breathtaking architecture. Enjoy four spacious bedrooms of nice natural light, with primary on main, original wide plank floors, 12 over 8 wooden windows with many of the original glass panes, 3 working fireplaces: 2 of which feature beehive ovens. View breathtaking period hand painted stenciling; an iconic feature in 18th century homes with this particular pattern unique to this particular home. Other features include a circular drive, 2 stall horse barn, riding ring area, huge fenced garden, two sprawling meadows, outdoor sauna, mature magnolia and walnut trees along with stone walls throughout the 3.5 acres. The roof is young as is the auto-on Generac generator. Most key period furnishings and antiques will be included! This is an as-is sale, private appointments only. Proof of pre-approval or cash funds is required to secure an appointment. This is not a drive-by: do not approach the property without an appointment please.For more details:
Listed by: Jack W. Clark Real Estate