Opportunity awaits in the quiet woods of Petersham! Set on approximately 1.4 wooded acres, this established residential site offers a unique setting for a buyer with vision. Imagine a quaint country retreat surrounded by nature. The existing 1936 structure is uninhabitable and in significant disrepair, inviting you to look beyond what is here today and imagine what could come next. Per seller, the Town previously indicated that the existing structure is a tear-down and that rebuilding may be possible using the existing footprint. Surrounded by the natural beauty and rural character Petersham is known for, the property offers a peaceful wooded setting with abundant outdoor recreation nearby. Explore miles of local trails, conservation lands and Harvard Forest, along with hiking, fishing and seasonal recreational opportunities throughout the Quabbin Reservoir region. Whether you're a builder, investor, or buyer dreaming of a small country retreat, this property offers an intriguing chance to start fresh and make the setting your own.
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.
Masterful reconstruction of cherished town landmark into a fully modern and efficient family home. Stripped to the Post and Beam frame for structural restoration and installation of state of the art insulation, electrical and plumbing. The house is now an open concept first floor with a new Master Suite addition in the rear. The layout is inspired. Second floor has three generous bedrooms and a second full bath. Master suite could be a great family room and an office where the walk in closet sits and just use the three upstairs bedrooms. Two-sided fireplace with restored ceramic flues, one in great room and one in Master Suite/Family room. Heat and cooling provided by state of the art mini-split systems giving full control to temperature in each room. Driveway and parking area have base for pavement if buyer chooses the upgrade to blacktop. Barn has been structurally restored, has new siding, metal roof, new garage doors and side entry door. Excellent two plus car garage plus lots of storage on two levels. New 4 bedroom septic created a beautiful, level side yard. This is now a truly modern and beautiful home crafted with great care and imagination.
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.
