25 Main St, Temple, NH 03084

This classic 18th century Colonial on 23+ acres in downtown Temple is filled with the accents of yesteryear. First time on the market in 40 years for this authentic 1797 beauty. Elegant wall panels, crown and trim mouldings and varying width pine and oak floors run throughout the home with well worn smoothness earned by their age. Formal dining room, sitting room and great room each with its own fireplace. Kitchen with wood stove & a door leading to the attached garage. A half bathroom completes the first floor. Climb the center staircase to the second floor where you will find 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom with fireplace & its own full bath features a copper tub, separate shower and double-sided closet. 2 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom complete the second floor. Step outside into the breathtaking backyard with its rolling landscape featuring two foot bridges and a gazebo high atop the hill amongst the apple trees. This property has been featured in NH Home Magazine, Antiques Magazine & Better Homes and Gardens. Famous visitors include American filmmaker Ken Burns, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, David Souter and Chinese American architect, I. M. Pei. Temple is a quaint rural town in the beautiful Monadnock Region of Southern New Hampshire, only a 15 minute drive to Peterborough & 45 minutes to Manchester. Classical architecture will always be in fashion. Come, be a part of something timeless and book your showing today.