MLS #2667983 - List Price:$799,000 - 17 Thornton Ferry 1 Road Amherst, NH 03031

Built in 1876, the Fox Brook Farm is a traditional colonial New England Gentleman's Farm. This cozy yet spacious home is nestled in the Amherst Village beside the historic district and the Beaver Brook River, this 12 acre farm offers privacy and accessibility. For the past decade, this home has been operated as a Bed and Breakfast catering to out-of-town guests for residents of Amherst and the surrounding communities. Word of mouth has been more than adequate means of keeping steady stream of visitors at Fox Brook

Since October 2005, Fox Brook has been home to Souhegan Riders, and English and Western riding program for children and adults of all ages and abilities. This activity has transformed Fox Brook back into a working farm. Guests of the bed and breakfast can relax on one of the farmers porches—or in the covered Jacuzzi—and watch as the instructors and students train the horses for competition. You can also enjoy trail rides to the Historic Amherst Common or scenic Thornton Ferry I right from the front door.

Sitting on the Beaver Brook River, which flows from Mont Vernon to the Souhegan River, the farm is situated in the midst of a bird and wildlife sanctuary. Beaver Brook supplies this marsh and its many inhabitants. You can sit among the tall grass and watch Hummingbirds dance. Or, you can jump in a canoe or kayak for a short paddle to the great expense of the marsh where you can watch busy beavers working on dams, spot all kinds of birds, scout for deer, and pick wildflowers. Wildlife is a part of your life when you are at Fox Brook.

Amherst, New Hampshire is located in Hillsborough County, about 10 miles West of downtown Nashua, NH. Amherst has a population of more than 11,000, which continues to grow each year as people are attracted to its well regarded school system. The Town of Amherst is a quiet picturesque community with an area of 34.8 square miles.

Amherst prides itself on preserving its colonial flair, the centerpiece of which is the village green in the center on town. The Amherst town center is filled with antique colonial homes, the original Amherst School house, Village Market, Amherst Town Hall, a real estate office and the Congregational Church. Most of Amherst's industry and commerce is located on route 101A, outside the center of the town.

Amherst prides itself as one of the first towns to be visited by political delegates. Residents enjoy annual events such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the Fourth of July Parade and band concert, and Halloween festivities, all of which strengthen the ties in the community. Area students, along with those from neighboring Mont Vernon, attend the award-winning Souhegan High School, which is aimed at producing community leaders. Souhegan operates under the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum, a novel approach to education that emphasizes student independence.

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Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom 1 Size: 21x18
Bedroom 2 Size: 17x12
Bedroom 3 Size: 13x12
Bedroom 4 Size: 13x12
Total Baths: 3 & ½
Full Baths: 3
½ Baths: 1
Den Size: 19x9
Dining Room Size: 13x12
Family Room Size: 19x13
Kitchen Size: 15x14
Living Room Size: 16x13
Other Room Size: 14x9

Year Built: 1876
Color: white
Total Fin. Sq. Ft.: 3429
Square Feet Above Ground: 3429
Garage Capacity: 3

Lot: 006
Lot Size (Acres): 12.5
Water Body: Beaver Brook
Flood Zone: Yes

Middle School: Amherst Middle
High School: Souhegan Coop High School

Taxes: $10966.00
Seasonal: No
Zoning: RES