204 Norfolk Rd, Southfield, MA 01259

Public Remarks: Built in 1790, this historic village home has been entirely renovated and artfully redesigned for 21st century life with a deep appreciation for the past. Once the residence of The Whip Shop proprietors, the house is tucked back from the road behind a hemlock hedge between its historic neighbors. This property offers a superb quality of life with both privacy, a sweeping lawn, a seasonal brook, and mature cottage gardens, yet is just steps to the post office and the Southfield Store. Entering the property from the direction of the two car garage, built in 2018, you come through the garden and into a generous mudroom with a wood burning fireplace and radiant heat. (continued) Inside the main part of the house, the first floor includes: kitchen, living room, family room, office or foyer, screen porch, pantry, potting room with a soapstone garden sink, European style shower and powder room. The second floor has three large bedrooms, and three smaller rooms perfect for offices, studies, guest rooms, snugs, etc. Throughout the 3,400 square foot house are stenciled wall decorations, historic wallpaper, and painted floors. Outside in addition to the garage, there is a three season rose covered "summerhouse" with a woodstove. The home is sited on 1.37 acres with extensive landscaping, designed by a local floral designer and gardener, and includes fruit trees (apple, quince), blueberry, raspberry, and gooseberry bushes, and a fenced garden with raised beds. The Whip Shop, to the south of the property, houses the studio of world class furniture makers and carpenters, as well as studios and office space. The Inn on the Green, Gedney Farm, and Cantina 229 are all within a three minute drive. Fiber optic cable internet installed, mini splits for second floor AC, Bertazzoni range, app based heating system, and many other improvements and updates to be shared. This is a gorgeous property.