196 Montague Rd, Shutesbury, MA 01072

This open floor plan Cape is fresh and modern. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows on two floors frame the south-facing lawn & woodsy views. Enjoy the shady forest-facing deck (west) and a front, driveway-facing deck (east) with room for deck/rocking chairs. Front deck leads into finished mudroom with skylight and custom windows. Hiking trails (adjacent to mailbox) lead into > 2,000 acres of accessible protected forest. The finished half of the basement has been used as a family/exercise room in the past with a futon when needed for additional room for visitors. The following are new within recent year(s): custom kitchen cabinets and farmer's sink, front deck, Japanese deep soaking tub, broadband, stainless steel liners in both chimney flues, electric updates (range hood, fixtures, switches, electric thermostats and elements on main floor), new floor to ceiling windows, and new septic design in progress; payment for new septic system is owner's responsibility.