Historical 'Ridge Home' in Orford 588 Nh Route 10 Orford, New Hampshire 03777 United States
588 Nh Route 10 Orford, New Hampshire 03777 United States
$1,350,000
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Bath
- 4,650 Sq Ft.
- Interior
- Single Family Homes
- Property type
- 1822
- Year Built
- XEHNNS
- Web Id
- 4962853
- MLS ID
- 279
- days ago
About 588 Nh Route 10
The Hinckley House is best known as one of the seven historical Ridge Homes of Orford, favorably located in town yet cradled by lush New England forests and a gently flowing Connecticut River. The prominence of the Hinckley House goes beyond this charming distinction, however. This house is a true testament to a bygone era, with notable features and memorable people to distinguish it. Discovered beneath layers of wallpaper in the 1960s, two meticulously restored Rufus Porter American Folk Art murals adorn all four walls of the North and South bedrooms, endowing this estate with rare, authentic works of art. Daniel Webster once stayed in the North bedroom as a guest during his campaign for Presidency in 1840, complimenting in a letter to his wife the hospitality of his gracious hosts, the original owners of the house. In the 1890s the Boston Symphony Orchestra toured New England and played on the front lawn for the citizens of the area. In addition, the first floor of the barn - recently renovated into a game room - once served as a dance hall. Talk about central - from the first years of existence, this estate has been a gathering place for family, friends, and community. And yet, while the Hinckley House radiates with history, it is a clean canvas ready for your vision of the future. It is so much more than an iconic house on a hill; it is a wonderfully unique place - with a story - to call home.
Amenities
- Barn
- Breakfast Bar
- Security System
- Billiards Room
- Gardens
- Hardwood Flooring
- Stables
- 4+ Fireplaces
features
- land usage
- Hobby Farm
- Style
- Federal
Property Feature
- Property Description
- Easement
Area Feature
- Area Amenities
- Area Skiing
- Area Description
- Skiing
Additional Information
- General
- Smoke Detector
Fireplace Type
- Fireplace Description
- Brick, Wood Burning