Offering for sale the N.H. home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Hackett Souter. Dozens of Justice Souter's books will convey with the property incl. those with original signature & books from studies at Harvard & Magdalen College Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar.)
The expansive cape is located in a quiet residential area surrounded by wooded land and nearby conservation areas like The Hawthorne Lot, the most popular hiking trail in town.
Justice Souter, known as a voracious reader installed numerous custom built bookshelves throughout the home. Engineers reinforced the flooring to carry the weight of the books.
The living room, perfect for entertaining, has a wood burning fireplace and raised panel walls. It leads to a bookshelf lined library, a respite in a quiet corner of the home. The dining room (former family room) can easily hold a dozen or more who will enjoy the warmth of the brick fireplace. Kitchen is eat in, applianced, has a desk/computer area and walk in pantry. The cooktop is fired by propane for quick & precise cooking. Primary first floor bedroom has an adjacent office/den, walk in closet, en suite bath w/jet tub plus shower and of course a wall of bookshelves. Second floor consists of 3 large bedrooms, a full bath and ample closets including a walk in cedar closet great for off season storage. A screened porch faces the back of the property and wooded land beyond. The basement is a surprise - it is prepped for your imagination. Framing is roughed in, ceiling is high posted and there is a brick hearth w/woodstove & dry cordwood for you to create your theatre, exercise room, woodworking, play or hobby space. The home's systems including water treatment, furnace, water heater, generator, security system, are well maintained. The 2 car garage has a large attic easily accessible for storage. Hopkinton is known for its picturesque town, great schools, system of trails and conservation land and proximity to Route I 89.