500 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011

Dating back to the early 1800's, this historic homestead was originally the home of Asa C. Day who created a boutique shoe peg mill on this very stretch of The Middle Branch of the Westfield River, evolving into what was known as the The Ideal Shoe Company manufacturing in Danvers, MA. Located on a quiet country road with sounds of the rushing river in the distance and gentle breezes through your large maples and oaks. Welcome home. This quintessential New England farmhouse awaits its new stewards to enjoy its stately covered porch, open grounds that were once a vibrant mixture of Italian, English and Japanese gardens recognized at one time as the 4th largest rose garden in New England. 3 bedrooms, with office/nursery and 2 full baths are the chore of this exquisite country retreat with fully remodeled kitchen with breakfast nook, large living room with fireplace, library and heated spa room with full size lap pool.Formal dining room, lodge room with second fireplace and expansive mudroom off the rear of the home leads out towards the antique Post and Beam barn and incredible stone walls and rock faces in and around the property.Equidistant to The Berkshires and Northampton, one has endless options of cultural, dining, skiing, fishing, hiking and so many other activities, the choice is yours for the quiet country setting or for a short "less than an hour" scoot for anything and everything most would desire.