| Property Description: Across from
Sherborn's Barber Reservation and nestled on land that is almost perfectly
level and beautifully landscaped, the custom expanded Cape provides a warm
ambiance and is a delightful spot for entertaining large groups.
From the expansive stone walls to the plantings encircling the home, from
the front entrance into the foyer and throughout all rooms, exquisite taste
and incredible attention to detail are evident at once. Over the
years, the four-bedroom dwelling has evolved from being a delightful home
to a stunning, elegant estate. Even the massive center chimney was
rebuilt by a preservationist to maintain the pre-existing, exact Newport
style. All four baths have been either gutted and/or reconfigured
to provide the most up-to-date amenities, and the kitchen is absolutely
outstanding.
Upon entering the kitchen, one can see immediately why Fine Homebuilding
Magazine included an article on it. The beautifully designed
custom kitchen, with its expansive wall of windows, features a Wolf range,
a Sub Zero refrigerator, and a soapstone island with a custom, dovetailed
soapstone sink. Included in the state-of-the-art design are built-in
dividers in all custom cabinets, all lower cabinet space in the form of
large drawers, and the huge island that is a complete recycling center.
It is not only the visible details that impress in this home, but there
are improvements to the property that cannot be seen, but that are important
nevertheless. The re-insulation uses three times the coding minimums;
a ventilation system was added, going all the way around the perimeter;
and an underground drainage system was installed to ensure a dry basement.
Although never needed, a back-up sump pump was installed.
Not only is the home interior fascinating, but the views from any area
of the property are very special. Design details permeate the property;
as an example, a small covered patio outside of the kitchen was built to
enable grill use in all seasons, a large deck overlooks the beautiful grounds
and supplements the entertaining space during the warmer months.
Throughout the five acres are recently planted trees, placed in selectively
chosen areas where no barn or paddocks would be built. Hundreds of
wild blueberry plants were discovered, then cultivated, and have now grown
to a 10 foot height, but still taste like Maine blueberries.
Sherborn is renowned for its outstanding horse-friendly atmosphere.
Indeed, it fosters that environment and welcomes equestrians to use its
public land. It is the only town this close to Boston that has a 23-mile
uninterrupted horse trail spanning the length of the entire town.
Blueberry Knoll is an ideal site for creating a private equestrian estate
by adding a custom horse barn and paddocks -- not only because of the flat
land, but because of its location directly across from the Barber Reservation,
an absolute gem that Sherborn maintains with a focus on equestrian usage.
Within the 100+ acres are many horse trails, an untold number of jumps,
and vast open areas, an uncommon setting so close to Boston. Opposite
Blueberry Knoll is the perimeter trail paralleling the road and turning
into Barber Reservation and all that open land. For further information,
we suggest you click on the Property Redesigns/Renovations/Upgrades
Document (MS Word) and access www.blueberrybriarknoll.com.
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| Amenities: Outstanding state-of-the-art,
acclaimed kitchen, reconfigured/upgraded bathrooms, security system, heavily
insulated (3 times code requirements), professionally designed and installed
landscaping with sprinkler system, multiple upgrades and redesigns throughout
the home, 3 fireplaces, 18 miles to Boston, easy access to commuter rail.
New 4-stall barn!
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