7 River Rd

Welcome to Maple Shade Farm, Pomfret! In real estate it is location, location, location, and Maple Shade Farm has just that! This iconic property is known to all as we pass by enjoying its meticulously maintained serpentine stonewalls, lush green open pastures and huge spring-fed pond. This beloved property consists of 18 acres with approximately 17 being open and all stonewall-lined, lovely gardens and yes, two ponds and even a quarry ledge! The house was built in 1780 and consists of two attached dwellings with a combined total of 2800 SF. Both have two bedrooms, living areas and laundries and could be combined to be one private home. The main house has sweet details like beamed ceilings, wide board floors, window seats, diamond leaded glass windows, exposed brick walls and a large fireplace in the log-walled, cathedral ceiling great room. There are several outbuildings perfect for workshops, horses and farm animals and equipment sheds, there is even an old barn stone foundation that with a little work would be a lovely setting for al fresco dining with views to the pond. Come to Maple Shade Farm and live the lifestyle you were meant to enjoy……