$979,000 For Sale by Owne For Sale

This is your chance to own a piece of Sudbury history! Step back in time to this picture perfect Antique Royal Barry Wills cape built in 1879 and rebuilt in 1930 by Henry Ford. Originally used as a school house to meet the growing needs of the \"Wayside\" property nearby, this charming residence still holds many historic treasures. Raised wood paneling from the Wayside Inn has been used to surround the massive fireplace in the living room and the dining room walls are graced with magnificent, period wallpaper, the original of which resides in the Smithsonian Museum.The colonial theme is consistent throughout the residence both inside and out. A vintage look is achieved in the house with the use of colonial wooden doors and hardware, wide pine flooring and walls constructed of wood panels. Outside the classic Royal Barry Wills design and setting with sweeping pastoral views of fields and protected lands create a look that seems unchanged since colonial days. The barn completes the picture with its traditional vertical wood siding. This antique jewel has a wonderful, flowing floor plan, is tastefully decorated and displays a warmth and charm of yesteryear.FEATURESFoyer: Beautiful vintage wooden door opens to a bright hallway with yellow wallpaper and white paneled walls topped by a chair rail.Living Room: 23\'4\" x 15\'6\" Generous in size and featuring a beamed ceiling and massive fireplace surrounded with wood wall panels from the Wayside Inn. Dining Room: 15\'6\" x 15\'3\" Step down from the living room featuring a built-in corner cabinet and magnificent period wallpaper.Brick Foyer: 10\'0\" x 8\'0\'\' Pumpkin pine paneling, wet bar and storage cabinet, this is the perfect transition space between the family room, dining room, living room and back patio.Family Room: 20\'10\" x 17\'3\" Featuring a magnificent fireplace, a wall of built-ins, beamed ceiling and six adjoining windows overlooking tranquil open fields and protected lands.Kitchen: 15\'2\" x 11\'6\" Efficient work space with all stainless appliances, magnetic / electric stove, dishwasher, Corian countertops and linoleum floor.Breakfast Area: 8\'x8\" x 10\'9\" Sliders overlooking the rear yard and conservation land beyond.Bedrooms: 2 - 13\'10\" x 10\'9\", 3&4 - 11\'0\" x 10\'1\" Bedroom two on the 2nd floor opposite master suite and two sunny bedrooms each on the 1st floor. 5th bedroom option with first floor office.Master Suite: On the 2nd floor, the master suite is complete with full bath, fireplace, \"his\" and \"her\" custom built closets.Office / 5th Bedroom optional: 15\'5\" x 11\'6\" Cathedral ceiling, picture window, full bath and closets. Privately located to the right of the mud room.Barn: The barn has two stalls and a fenced paddock area.