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A Currier and Ives setting on five acres in Tewksbury combines the best of old and new design elements in a circa 1757 residence. Two additions made in 1996 bring the beautifully restored Colonial’s total square footage to approximately 4,800 square feet. A spring-fed pond stocked with wide mouthed carp, rustic rock walls and tiered formal gardens add to the serene feeling of this historic property, which also offers several usable outbuildings including a billiards studio, dog kennel, guest house and office building. Pride of ownership is evident throughout this magnificent home. The clapboard exterior was recently painted, and Marvin™ true divided light windows, a covered portico entry with bluestone floors and a tongue-in-groove ceiling and exterior bluestone patio add warmth and welcome to this stately residence. The main level is entered through a vestibule detailed with crown moldings, imported Cantera™ tile and recessed lighting. Original exposed beams, a stone fireplace, white oak wide plank flooring and built-in cabinetry characterize the living room. The formal dining room is anchored by a brick wood burning fireplace, while pumpkin pine floors are an authentic Colonial touch. In the conservatory, chestnut flooring, a dry bar with honed marble countertops and two ceiling fans are inviting design features. A country kitchen has many charming and stylish details such as white-painted cabinetry, a pine butcher block-topped center island, Corian™ counters and stainless steel appliances from Thermador™, Viking™ and GE™. Natural light streams through the bay window in the dining area, a perfect spot for casual meals. Another highlight of the main floor is a fourth bedroom with a full tile bath. This privately-situated area is ideal as an in-law suite. Upstairs, the two-tiered master bedroom is appointed with Vermont cherry flooring, a sitting area with two walk-in closets, and a marble-floored master bath containing a jetted tub, marble steam shower, double sink vanity and cedar closet. Two more bedrooms, plus a studio room, are joined by a main bath. A stacked washer and dryer on this level is another convenience. Outbuildings on the acreage include a converted 250-year old barn which is now used as a billiards studio. This space is designed with beamed ceilings and walls, elongated windows and two ceiling fans. An office building is wired for DSL Internet service, and has electric heat, eight skylights and laminate floors. Formerly a chicken coop, the kennel has a fenced area with dog rooms, water service and propane-powered space heater. Whether it’s used as an artist’s studio, play cottage or guest house, a delightful clapboard structure offers a living room with cathedral ceilings, a kitchenette, and full bath with aqua glass shower. A separate room has a beamed ceiling. The natural splendor of Tewksbury’s prized rolling hills offers serene beauty that has been undiminished by the passing centuries. This bucolic atmosphere is surprisingly close to a network of highways and interstates leading to Manhattan, Philadelphia or many of the area’s business campuses.