2 Elm St

Historic antique colonial on 2+ acre corner lot in East Boxford, across from town library and on the market for the first time in 60+ years. The 1770 property has retained its rich character, including a two-story barn and carriage house. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers nearly 3,000 sf of living space in light-filled, expansive rooms with wide plank floors, exposed beams, and hand-crafted built-in cabinets and shelves. The first floor has a center entry, living room with fireplace, dining and sitting rooms; eat-in kitchen, and half-bath.  The second floor includes four spacious bedrooms, two baths and stairs to unfinished attic with wide plank floors. Surrounded by mature trees and landscaped gardens, with ample off street parking.   Owner installed a new 5-BR septic system. A classic waiting to be reborn within easy access of major highways to Boston and points north and close to recreation at nearby Boxford State Forest and Ipswich River Wildlife Refuge.