This charming century home in Cabot, built over 100 years ago, blends historical character with modern updates. The spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence boasts a classic architectural style with a large covered front porch and side porch for gardening enthusiasts. Recent renovations include an updated kitchen with a butler’s pantry, modern bathrooms, and a versatile main-level addition suitable as an in-law suite or home office. The property offers privacy with scenic views, a fenced backyard, and a detached workshop building. Listed at $429,900, the home promises comfortable living in a flexible, historic setting, perfect for both family life and entertaining.
House Exterior View
A spacious two-story historic American home with a mix of light blue siding and red brick along the lower front porch wall. The gabled roof features dormer windows adding architectural interest and natural light to the upper level. A covered porch runs along the front, supported by several white posts, with a small, neatly trimmed hedge lining the garden bed. Mature trees flank the house on both sides, one with rich red foliage and the other with vibrant green. The surrounding lawn is lush and expansive, with a dirt pathway leading up to the porch area.
Driveway and Front Yard
A long gravel driveway curves gently along a lush green lawn, leading to a two-story house with pale blue siding and a large covered porch. Mature trees, including a prominent reddish-brown tree near the house, add color and shade, contrasting with the surrounding grassy open space. To the right, a line of smaller trees borders a fenced area, and dense evergreens frame the left side of the view. The home exhibits a classic rural charm with a peaceful atmosphere, blending natural elements and traditional architecture under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
Backyard and Exterior View
A spacious backyard with lush green grass extends toward a two-story house painted in a soft blue-gray tone. The house includes multiple gabled roofs with asphalt shingles and white-framed windows, blending well with the natural surroundings. A red brick chimney adds a rustic detail to the exterior. A wooden deck with railings and a covered pergola or seating area appear on the left side, providing an outdoor living space. Mature trees and dense foliage frame the property, offering privacy and a sense of tranquility. The overall look conveys a peaceful rural or suburban setting with ample outdoor space.
Back Porch with Swing
Spacious wooden back porch painted white with weathered texture, bordered by a sturdy balustrade. The corner features a dark wooden swing bench suspended by metal chains, inviting relaxation while overlooking open fields and distant trees. The porch extends beneath an upper deck, supported by wooden posts with visible beams and rafters above. The view beyond includes green foliage and cultivated farmland under a bright blue sky, combining rustic charm and natural serenity in an outdoor living space designed for comfort and quiet enjoyment.
Back Deck and Balcony
Wide wooden deck painted in a weathered light gray tone extends alongside the house, bordered by a white picket-style railing with decorative post caps. Above, a small balcony with matching white railings overlooks the deck, supported by exposed wooden beams. A wooden porch swing, suspended by metal chains, hangs under the balcony, adding a cozy, inviting spot for relaxation. The surrounding landscape is lush with green trees and shrubs, creating a serene, natural backdrop that contrasts softly with the aged wood textures of the deck. The overall aesthetic blends rustic charm with casual outdoor living.
Workshop Space
Exposed wooden beams support the ceiling, giving the space a raw, functional character. Fluorescent tube lights provide bright, even illumination above a concrete floor that shows signs of wear typical for a workshop. Various workbenches occupy the room, including one centrally positioned with a radial arm saw. Shelves along the walls hold paint cans, tools, and boxes, while a pegboard organizes hand tools nearby. Large fans stand ready for ventilation, and windows allow natural light while offering views to the outside. The overall setup prioritizes utility and organization, emphasizing practicality over decoration.
Country Home Aerial
A secluded, historic American home rests peacefully amid a dense area of verdant trees and rolling grassy fields. The main house, painted a soft light color, includes a multi-level structure with an attached garage and a small rear deck. A separate building, possibly a barn or workshop, sits nearby. The yard is fenced, indicating a contained outdoor area for pets or garden space. Power lines extend across the property, which showcases the charm of rural living with an expanse of green lawn blending naturally into the surrounding forested landscape.
Floor Plans Overview
Three levels of the house are laid out, starting with the first floor featuring a spacious living room (19’1” x 20’6”), a central family room, a kitchen, dining room, mud room, kitchenette, and a large bedroom with closets and two bathrooms for convenience. Upstairs, the second floor reveals a primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom and multiple closets, accompanied by three additional bedrooms and two more bathrooms. The basement is split into two large unfinished areas, ideal for storage or future customization. Stairs connect the floors strategically, suggesting a functional flow throughout this historic American home.
Living Room Spacious Interior
A large, open living room with neutral tones anchors this space. The walls are painted white on the upper half, with a muted gray wainscoting below, creating a two-tone effect. Beige carpeting covers the floor, adding warmth and softness. Two ceiling fans with lights hang from the textured ceiling, enhancing air circulation. Natural light enters through large sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor area, complementing the recessed lighting evenly spaced along the ceiling. A small wooden staircase leads to another level, and white doors along the room offer access to adjoining spaces, emphasizing functionality and openness.
Basement Recreation Room
Spacious basement recreation room with a neutral color palette of soft white walls and muted gray wainscoting around the lower half. The floor is covered in beige carpeting that adds warmth and comfort underfoot. Two ceiling fans with lights provide air circulation and illumination. A small window with sheer curtains allows natural light to filter in, enhancing the bright ambiance. The far wall includes two doors, one near the window and another adjacent to a wooden staircase with a rich natural finish, leading upward. The overall design is minimal, clean, and adaptable for various uses.
Bathroom Details
Small bathroom with bright white walls and a minimalist design. A white pedestal sink with a modern black faucet is positioned beneath an oval mirror with black mounting brackets. To the left, a black towel ring complements the faucet and hardware. The white toilet sits against the far wall, above which hangs a small white cabinet with glass-paneled doors and a black metal towel bar beneath it. The flooring contrasts in a dark wood tone, adding warmth and richness to the otherwise monochrome space. The black door handle echoes the room’s understated, modern fixtures.
Hallway Cabinetry
White built-in cabinetry with glass panel doors occupies the right wall, offering ample storage and display space. The hallway flooring transitions from a textured beige carpet into the wood-toned floor of the adjoining kitchen area. Walls are painted in a crisp white, contributing to a bright, clean atmosphere. A warm-toned wooden doorframe on the right leads into a carpeted room with blue walls, adding subtle color contrast. The ceiling has a simple dome light fixture providing soft illumination. The overall aesthetic conveys classic simplicity with functional design elements typical in older American homes.
Bright Kitchen Interior
White cabinetry with classic paneling lines the walls, creating a crisp and clean look that contrasts with the rich dark granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, and stove, provide a modern touch. A central island with matching granite top offers extra workspace and is supported by elegantly turned legs. Large windows on two sides fill the room with natural light and frame a pastoral view of green fields and a wooden fence. The hardwood flooring adds warmth and complements the farmhouse vibe, while a black wrought-iron chandelier hanging overhead introduces subtle rustic charm and an inviting ambience.
Kitchen with Island
Bright and spacious kitchen adorned with white cabinetry that contrasts with sleek black countertops and a matching black marble island surface. Stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher add a modern touch. The island stands on decorative white pillars, enhancing traditional charm. The flooring is a warm-toned wood finish that complements the neutral walls and ceiling. A classic black wrought-iron chandelier with candle-like bulbs hangs centrally, providing both light and elegance. A small window over the sink allows natural light, brightening the workspace and subtly connecting the interior with the outside.
Living Room and Access
Neutral gray walls complement the patterned carpet flooring in this spacious living room. A large wooden built-in shelving unit dominates one wall, adding warmth and storage character with its natural wood grain and multiple open compartments alongside drawers. Light filters through a single window dressed with patterned curtains, creating a soft, inviting atmosphere. Two doorways lead to adjacent rooms—one doorway opens to a kitchen with white cabinets and hardwood floors, while the other provides access to a space featuring a curtain, likely a bathroom. The simple ceiling light fixture and minimal decor enhance the room’s understated elegance.
Workroom or Storage Space
The room is modest with pale blue walls and medium-toned wooden trim around the doorway and a wall-mounted mirror. The floor is covered in a beige, textured carpet that extends throughout the space. Against one wall, there are two white wooden chairs, a small white table cluttered with boxes and miscellaneous items, and a couple of ladders leaning upright. A vacuum cleaner stands in one corner beside the open doorway leading to an adjoining room with white walls and a visible light fixture. The ceiling light fixture features a simple, classic design with multiple small frosted glass bulbs. The room has a utilitarian and transitional feel, likely used for storage or as a workspace during renovations or reorganization.
Utility Room
Light blue walls contrast with natural wood trim and door frames in a modest utility room. The carpeted floor softens the space, which is punctuated with practical items such as a small wooden shelving unit stocked with cleaning supplies, paint cans, and a green ladder leaning against the wall. A single window dressed with simple gray curtains provides natural light. The ceiling light fixture has a vintage feel with three soft white glass shades. The space appears to be used for storage and home improvement projects, reflecting a functional, work-in-progress character.
Bathroom Vanity Area
The bathroom combines natural wood cabinetry and modern elements with a white countertop and integrated sink. Oak cabinets with raised panels surround the sink, including two upper cupboards with brass knobs and three lower drawers and cupboards. A rectangular mirror framed in matching wood is centered above the vanity, illuminated by a triple-light fixture with frosted glass shades. White walls contrast the warm wood and beige tile backsplash behind the sink. A standard white toilet sits adjacent to the vanity, next to an entry door leading to a carpeted blue-gray room. The space feels functional and modest with traditional tones.
Living Room Corner
A spacious living area with neutral light gray carpet and crisp white walls accented by medium wood trim and doors creates a clean and airy atmosphere. A dark wood corner fireplace adds a traditional touch and warmth to the room. The corner L-shaped dark wood desk fits snugly beneath two small windows topped with simple valances in green and blue patterns, matching the valance above the sliding glass door that leads to an outdoor deck. A colorful, patterned area rug adds a pop of vibrant color to the otherwise understated decor. Recessed ceiling lights and a ceiling fan with lights provide ample overhead illumination and airflow.
Living Room with Built-Ins
A spacious living room defined by dark wood built-in cabinetry covering one entire wall, contrasting with bright white walls. Recessed ceiling lights and a ceiling fan with lights create a well-lit atmosphere. Two windows with green valances bring natural light in, complemented by a small electric fireplace with a wooden mantel in one corner. Off to the side, a dark wood desk area offers a workspace. The floor is carpeted in neutral tones with a multicolored abstract area rug adding vibrant pops of color to the otherwise muted palette. Some storage and miscellaneous items are visible near the cabinetry.
Covered Back Deck
A spacious wooden deck extends from the house, partially covered by a sloped roof with exposed beams and rustic wood textures. The deck railing is made of vertical wooden balusters, offering an unobstructed view of the green landscape beyond. Raised wooden planters line one side of the deck, overflowing with lush green plants, adding a touch of natural vibrancy and life. The floorboards show signs of weathering and use, contributing to a charming, lived-in feel. The adjacent lawn and distant trees enhance the serene, rural ambiance of the outdoor space.
Covered Wooden Patio
A spacious outdoor wooden patio with a partially covered seating area constructed from natural timber beams and planks. The pitched roof of the covered section is open, revealing the wooden framing underneath, giving the space a rustic, utilitarian charm. The deck extends adjoining the blue-lap-sided house, which has large sliding glass doors leading inside. The fenced perimeter includes a garden hose coiled at the fence corner, and some miscellaneous storage items, including a wheelbarrow and stacked poles, lean against the wood railing. The atmosphere suggests a quiet, rural setting with green foliage beyond the deck.
Upper Level Room
A spacious upper-level room with sloped ceilings and three dormer windows, each framed with natural wood trim allowing natural light to filter in. The walls are painted in a soft beige tone, complemented by medium wood baseboards. Two round recessed ceiling lights are installed on the angled walls, providing accent lighting. The ceiling is white, creating a light and open atmosphere, while a dark wood ceiling fan with a built-in light fixture hangs at one end of the room. The floor is covered with light gray carpeting, adding warmth and comfort underfoot. The room appears versatile, suitable for a bedroom, office, or play area.
Bathroom Vanity and Storage
A clean, bright bathroom with a neutral palette dominated by white and soft gray tones. The vanity cabinet is painted a muted gray with classic paneling details and topped with a white marble countertop that extends the length of the counter space. Above the sink, a large framed mirror complements the cabinetry’s color. The floor has a subtle geometric pattern in light shades, enhancing the spacious feel. A white toilet is positioned against the far wall next to a tall, gray storage cabinet with glass-front upper doors and metal knobs. Modern industrial-style light fixtures with exposed bulbs add a touch of contemporary charm.
Country Yard and Pond
A peaceful rural scene shows a blue outbuilding with a black roof in the foreground, bordered by a modest wooden fence. The building has white double doors and a single window. Beyond the outbuilding lies a reflective pond curving gently amidst a vast expanse of vibrant green grass. The landscape transitions into rolling fields and a distant line of leafless trees under a bright blue sky scattered with soft, fluffy clouds. The setting evokes tranquility, blending natural beauty with rustic charm and a hint of pastoral simplicity on the outskirts of the property.
Bedroom Closet Wall
Three wooden closet doors stretch along one side of a bright bedroom, each door featuring simple silver knobs. The room’s flooring is a warm-toned wood with a subtle inlaid border detail, complementing the wooden trims around the doors and window. A sliding glass door opens onto a small balcony, allowing natural light to flood the space and offer views of surrounding trees. The walls and ceiling are painted a clean, crisp white enhancing the room’s airy feel. A modern ceiling fan with a light fixture provides both illumination and air circulation, blending functionality with understated style.
Upstairs Bonus Room
Spacious multi-purpose room combining hardwood flooring and beige carpeting, creating distinct areas within the open layout. Walls painted crisp white and soft yellow bring warmth and brightness, complemented by wood trim around doors and windows. Two modern ceiling fans with lights hang from the white ceiling, aiding ventilation and maintaining a contemporary touch. Doors lead to a bathroom and closet space, featuring natural wood doors and black hardware. Rectangular windows offer natural light, with sloped ceilings adding architectural interest. The space lends itself for use as a family room, playroom, or office, blending functionality with classic design details.
Empty Bedroom Corner
Light gray carpeting covers the entire floor, bordered by simple natural wood baseboards. Walls are painted pristine white, enhancing natural light flowing through a single rectangular window dressed with sheer white curtains on a dark rod. A wooden trim frames the window, matching the minimalist wood baseboards. Above, a ceiling fan with three wooden blades and two light fixtures hangs centrally from a white ceiling, blending modern comfort with basic design. The room’s spacious emptiness invites personalized decoration, while its neutral palette creates a calm, understated atmosphere suitable for various styles.
Bedroom Interior
The room presents a soft, pastel green color on the walls complemented by white trim around the door and closet. A ceiling fan with dark wood blades and glass light fixtures hangs in the center of the white ceiling, providing a blend of functionality and subtle style. The carpet is neutral beige, adding warmth and comfort underfoot. A small closet is visible with its door open, and a built-in bench or ledge runs along one side of the room under a narrow, vertical panel, possibly a radiator cover or heating element. Simple and modest architectural lines suggest a cozy, understated bedroom space.
Listing Agent: Samantha Young of HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES via Zillow