Welcome to Beardsley Cottage, built in 1790 and sitting on 1 acre of leased land surrounded by six hundred acres of White Memorial Foundation property. This home is move-in ready, carefully renovated over the past six years to maintain the 18th century charm but with updated conveniences. It has central air, new bathrooms, a laundry room, an office, a main floor gracious bedroom, and additional rooms that can be used as an office or large pantry, or walk in closet. A premium solar panel installation just complete and they are owned with no contracts! Fruit trees, a stone terrace off the kitchen, and a wrap around covered porch provide indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. High efficiency mechanicals, solar power, new insulation including spray foam, blown in and fiberglass, new windows, home automation & programmable thermostats make this an efficient and comfortable home. From the old extra wide floor boards in some rooms, the boxed post and beams in some of the room and coffered ceiling and crown moldings, theres a lot of character and warmth. There is a single garage attached to the home with a mudroom and walk up storage. Laundry room on the second floor as well as a large multi purpose room. There is also an additional two car detached garage with concrete floor and paved drive directly off the street. Basement is unfinished and was a wood working shop, storage and one interior finished "clean room".
Potential buyer must be approved by White Memorial Foundation. Home is on leased land with a one year term with yearly renewal. There is a generator installed but it has not been used and its condition is unknown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Graham• Graham Real Estate
Bought with Travis Lipinski• W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170593872
Redfin Estimate
$509,658
$112K since sold in October 2023$6,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($527K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beardsley Cottage - restore this charming year-round home that sits on a small knoll on an acre of open and lightly wooded land in the midst of White Memorial. Over time, 2 shed additions were built off the rear of the dwelling and a 17' x 8' full bath/laundry room was added on the main floor. Large country kitchen. Wood floors throughout. Status of generator is unknown - included in sale as-is. 2-330 gallon oil tanks in basement. 200 amp service. Detached garage. Home is in need of complete rehabilitation. This property is on leased land (currently $1,800/year). White Memorial Foundation must approve buyer. NB: Ask about financing available for the purchase of this property through a local lender.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,817 (−2.6%)
$117,440
2021
$2,893
$117,440
2020
$117,440
2019
$117,440
2018
$117,440
2017
$58,110
Tax history for 243 Alain White Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,817 (−2.6%)
$117,440
2021
$2,893
$117,440
2020
$117,440
2019
$117,440
2018
$117,440
2017
$58,110
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.