METICULOUSLY RESTORED—JUST STEPS FROM THE HISTORIC TOWN COMMON—and NO FOSSIL FUELS! Stately and versatile, this BEAUTIFUL antique home offers 4–5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, laundry room, and option for first-floor living—ideal for extended and multi-generational families, guests, or home office. Historic charm shines with original hardwood floors, woodwork, and front and back stairways. Modern upgrades provide exceptional comfort with energy-efficient, zoned heat pumps for heating/AC, new double-pane windows, and sealed basement with foam insulation. The spacious, granite, eat-in kitchen is perfect for large gatherings. Plus—AMAZING—fully restored post-and-beam barn offers parking for two vehicles, loft storage, and workshop potential. Set on nearly an acre with two porches. Close to top-rated Petersham Center School, Country Store, Library, Friday Market, Scenic Trails, and Major Routes. Historic character, modern efficiency, and small-town New England living at its best! (Virtually Staged)
Thirteen acres of privacy near gate 41 of the Quabbin Reservoir, surrounded by conservation land! Perfect for the nature enthusiasts. Spacious Ward CEDAR log home is rustic and comfortable. This home offers the peace you have been craving! Your choice of FIRST FLOOR MAIN bedroom with neighboring bath and laundry, or 2nd floor with ensuite, jack n jill bath and skylights. Charming country kitchen features double wall ovens, farmer's sink, large dining area & cozy pellet stove. Living area opens to the breezy front porch and has an impressive stone- faced fire place. You will love the warmth of radiant floor heat via Buderus oil burner under foot. Three roomy bedrooms include ample walk in closets and skylights! Central Vac. Access@ WiFi now available. You'll find plenty of space for storage in the full basement. Hiking and wildlife are right out of your front door! Come and explore all that the Petersham Quabbin area has to offer-it's a Lifestyle! Some photos have been enhanced and virtually staged.
Come see this beautiful historic home located just off the Town Common, in the Petersham Historic District! The 1st-floor features a formal dining room with fireplace, library with fireplace, formal front hall entry, living room, office/study, mudroom/pantry and large eat-in kitchen. The 2nd-floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including the main bedroom with its own full bathroom, walk-in closet and gas fireplace. Convenient full basement with laundry room and workshop. Recent updates include: whole house Bosch heat pump & central air conditioning, whole house blown-in insulation, 200 amp electric service, whole house Emporia electric monitoring system, interior painting, resealed foundation, alarm system, brick herringbone front walkway and emergency generator. Outside you'll find a beautiful patio/sitting area, many mature plantings, a storage shed and a large backyard. Convenient location just 45 min to Worcester/Amherst.
"Winterwood at Petersham"- a rare opportunity to own this former inn located in the heart of picturesque Petersham. Currently used as a 14- room single family home, this property is steeped in history and timeless New England charm and has been lovingly preserved through the years. It can be envisioned as a grand private residence, multigenerational retreat or unique hospitality opportunity (subject to local regulations). From gracious gathering spaces to intimate sitting rooms, it blends character and architectural elegance w/ modern comforts.1st floor has fireplaced living & dining rooms, fireplaced library with custom bookcases, den w/ wet bar, sitting room, kitchen w/commercial sized gas stove and refrigerator. 2nd level has 6 bedrooms w/ full baths,5 with fireplaces, 2 half baths. 3rd floor has 2-room suite w/full bath, office and bedroom. Whole house generator, high speed internet. Enjoy 25-acre conservation across street, short drive to Mt. Wachusett & Quabbin Reservoir,
This Georgian style home has been wonderfully restored with original historic details while blending modern amenities to create a comfortable and sustainable home. Wide plank flooring, six fireplaces, beehive ovens, raised panel end walls, wainscoting, antique doors and hardware all create a refined aesthetic. New wiring, state of the art geothermal heating and cooling, two new baths, new red cedar and standing seam roofs, a large open porch with a brick floor, and a roof deck above overlooking the fields and pond. The 9-room layout features a large country kitchen flooded with light through banks of windows and a French door to the porch, a fireplace, soapstone countertops, custom cabinetry and a large center island. Set on 74 acres, with about 12 acres of fields, numerous ponds, forest trails, a fruit orchard, a barn, and a separate 3 bay garage across the street. Petersham is a quintessential New England community. Come explore the quiet wonders of this unique property.
Waterfront home set on 65+- breathtaking acres and surrounded by an additional 5,000 acres of protected conservation land, this extraordinary estate offers unmatched privacy and natural beauty. A private pond with sweeping, tranquil views that anchor the property, complemented by serene water features, a charming gazebo, 2 spacious sheds, 3 car garage plus a barn/garage. The main residence features custom craftsmanship, formal fireplaced living room, gorgeous dining room, library plus sun room with wood burning stove, 6 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a finished third-floor media room, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. An accessory apartment with 6 bonus rooms provides ideal space for guests and extended family. With garage capacity for 5 vehicles and endless outdoor space, this one-of-a-kind retreat seamlessly blends luxury, versatility, and total seclusion.
Petersham is located in Massachusetts. Petersham, Massachusetts has a population of 1,141. Petersham is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.76% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.47%.
The median household income in Petersham, Massachusetts is $77,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $81,660 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Petersham is 51.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.4 inches per year, with 61.5 inches of snow per year.
