The Details

The property is a charming 19th-century colonial home with an attached retail space that once served as a bustling general store and later as an antique shop. The main house features classic colonial architecture with a symmetrical façade, white vinyl siding, and black roof. A gabled roof above the retail space, with weathered shingles adds to the historic charm, and a welcoming front porch, supported by sturdy wooden columns, stretches across the front of the house. The retail space is seamlessly connected to the home, accessible through a side entrance adorned with a small overhang and a vintage wooden sign that once advertised the general store. The storefront retains its original large paned windows and wooden shutters, perfect for showcasing goods to every passersby, Inside, the retail area has rustic wooden floors, and built-in shelving that once held a variety of goods, from dry goods and household items to rare antiques. The walls are lined with aged wood paneling, and the ceilings are high, creating a sense of openness and space. The living quarters of the home maintain their period charm, with original hardwood floors, crown molding, and large fireplaces in the parlor and dining room. The kitchen, though updated over the years, still features elements like a farmhouse sink and a wood-burning stove that hark back to the home's storied past. The property’s history is palpable, with each creak of the floorboards and every weathered surface telling tales of a bygone era when this colonial home and its adjoining store were the heart of the community.