Welcome to 12 Howard Road a twelve-acre bucolic retreat minutes from everything, yet feeling worlds away. Set along the serene shores of Howard Pond and the Abbott Run across four parcels sold together, this extraordinary Cumberland estate was lovingly cultivated by a Master Gardener of Rhode Island. Giant oaks and pines span the property on all sides, wild native plants emerge in glorious succession along the shoreline each spring and summer, and spectacular sunsets reflect across the water each evening. Magnificent blooming Dogwood trees, Japanese maples, and established gardens complete a setting of breathtaking, ever-changing beauty. The classic Colonial delivers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths with hardwood floors throughout, stone countertops throughout, and all bathrooms retiled within the last five years. A wood-paneled living room with exposed beams flows into an unexpectedly oversized eat-in kitchen, while a distinguished cherry office with built-in bookshelves and cherry floors adds a rare finishing touch. The fully self-contained in-law suite features a private entrance, full kitchen, bedroom, full bath, and a three-season porch with panoramic pond and backyard views. Outside, large bluestone patios, ample off-street parking across two driveways, and a four-car garage round out this truly rare Cumberland offering.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
12.5 acresLot Size
$335Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Sweeney Advisory Group• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Arnold Mills, located between Valley Falls and Cumberland Hill, is a historic and residential Valley Falls neighborhood with mill-era streetscapes and wooded river edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Arnold Mills Historic District near Nate Whipple Highway and Abbott Run Valley Road, where stone mill buildings and small local storefronts set a working-village tone. Landmarks such as the Arnold Mills Historic District, the Blackstone River Bikeway, and the nearby Valley Falls Heritage Park act as community pillars. Housing leans toward classic New England forms—older capes, colonials, and converted mill-adjacent properties—set along curving roads and pockets of trees. Outdoor routines orbit the river corridor, with walking and cycling routes threading toward the Blackstone Valley. Daily life reads quieter and landscape-forward, with the mill complex providing the strongest sense of place.
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12 Howard Rd · $995,000
$996K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $996K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
81 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.2%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full unfinished basement with interior and exterior entry
Gas fireplace
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Oil water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Oil heating with zoned system
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Private well water
Septic tank
Home design
Two-story home
Shingle and wood siding
Combination foundation
Parking
Attached garage with 4 covered spaces
Total parking for 24 vehicles
Construction
Shingle siding
Wood siding
Utilities
Separate electric meters
Private well water
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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