Close to Concord center, surrounded by conservation land
141 Old Bedford Road, Concord
Price $779,000
Style Cape
Year built 1952
Square feet 3,096
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Sewer Septic
The original part of this expanded Cape was once located in North Lincoln, where its garage housed the North Lincoln Fire Brigade's fire engine and a school bus. In the early 1960s, a former owner had it moved to this location, causing an uproar in the community because elm trees along the main road had to be trimmed to allow the house to pass .
In 1988, the current owners added the most special parts of the house: a new entrance with several pillars; a curved oak stairway landing backed by a wall of contemporary windows; a good-sized master bedroom suite; and a large front-to-back living room with built-in bookcases, three floor-to-ceiling windows, and a spacious screened porch. The dining room, originally the living room, has a working fireplace. The white and oak kitchen isn't exciting, but it is in good condition and reasonably sized.
This serene house is located on a private road, surrounded by a cornfield, conservation land, and a neighborhood swim and tennis club that operates during the summer only. However, the property behind the house, shielded by dense mature trees and bushes, contains a farmhouse that is now slated to become three condominiums. Listing broker Dorcas Miller of Re/Max Walden Country in Concord said the house is a good find for someone not easily rattled by the upcoming change. She says the house is perfect for entertaining and just 1 mile from Concord center. It is also priced below the assessed value of $802,000.
MINDY POLLACK-FUSI 