6 Forest Rd, Hancock, NH 03449

This very special and unique 1850s European-style property sits on 0.5 acres and is full of history and old world charm. Once home to Numael Pulido, a classical portrait painter and his wife, Shirley Pulido, a painter and poet. The property is adorned with mature perennials and newly established raised garden beds. Enter the home from the side courtyard into a welcoming sunroom. A wood-burning fireplace is the focal point of the living room creating a cozy atmosphere for entertaining. The home is embellished with built-in bookcases, hardwood floors, and original beamed ceilings. The dining room features original mural paintings by George deForest Brush and a lovely wall of built-in china cabinets flowing into the kitchen which has retained its original utilitarian, yet functional style. The primary bedroom on the first floor includes an updated ensuite bath. The entire second floor serves as a bonus room with unlimited possibilities for an additional bedroom or recreation space. New septic system installed in 2023. Ample storage in the basement. From the side courtyard, take the stairs to the artist studio once used by established and aspiring artists. Enjoy harvesting apples, grapes, and black raspberries. Located within walking distance to the library, Fiddlehead Cafe, and market. Come explore quaint Hancock! The property is being sold-as is.

Welcome to 6 Forest Road! Available for the first time in 27 years, this incredibly special property was home to Numael Pulido, the renowned and highly celebrated Classical portrait painter of the highest order, and his wife, Shirley Pulido, a painter and poet. Having called Hancock home since 1970, Numael and Shirley turned their home and studio into a haven for artists, local and from afar, -- teaching, embracing, and encouraging the pursuit of artistic skill and passion. This half-acre property features a European-style home, with an entrance through the lower level and an entrance through the courtyard, with a full kitchen, dining room, living room with a wood-burning fireplace, built-in book case, and a window bench, a primary bedroom with an ensuite bath, and an enclosed porch with a propane stove on the first floor, the second bedroom on the lower-level, and a bonus room on the second floor. Original hardwood floors throughout the home, ample natural light from an abundance of windows, and hand-painted murals add to the old-world charm of this home. The studio, elevated on the property and surrounded by mature-growth trees, features cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning stove, and a large wall of windows to allow for natural light and to bring nature in. This is an estate sale and the property is being sold in AS-IS condition.