The Admiral William Folger Homestead is a stunning Victorian Country home located in the heart of the Historic Cornish Art Colony. The property encompasses 34 acres of open space and woodland, featuring an expansive network of delightful carriage trails and a serene swimming hole on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. Over the past four years, this property has undergone extensive updates and renovations while meticulously preserving the integrity and beauty of its original architectural and design details from 1900. As a result, this gem radiates timeless elegance. The first floor of this home features the primary living spaces, including the living, dining and family rooms and library, all designed to exude an elegant ambiance. The family kitchen and butler pantry have been thoughtfully redesigned to great effect. Seven bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread across the second and third floors, providing ample room for comfortable living. New home features include central air conditioning, home elevator, and numerous energy efficiency upgrades. A newly constructed extension houses a mudroom, exercise room, and four-vehicle garage. These modern updates provide a fresh, contemporary feel to the home while preserving its essential historic details. The Admiral William Folger Homestead offers superb country living with its proximity to world class outdoor activities and its location offers quick access to Hanover, New Hampshire, and convenient travel to Boston, New York City and Montreal.
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Listed by:
Susan Zak,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 603-643-6070,
Kate Cassidy,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,200,000
231 Platt Road, Cornish, NH 03745
7beds
7,612sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
34 Acres lot
$2,483,500 Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 22, 2024 at 10:15am
Listed by:
Susan Zak,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 603-643-6070,
Kate Cassidy,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
David Donegan
Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4972615

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Zoned, Mini Split
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Owned, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Area, Elevator - Passenger, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Lead/Stain Glass, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Screens, Blinds
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Full,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Attic: Hatch/Skuttle
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplaces - 3+
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,012
- Total interior livable area: 7,612 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished, Heated Garage, Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Laundry No Steps, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, No Stairs from Parking
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden Space, Natural Shade
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 804
Lot
- Size: 34 Acres
- Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: CRNSM00001L000037S000000
- Zoning description: rural
- Other equipment: Generator - Standby
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab - Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Leach Field - Mound
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Cornish