228 Barre Rd Hardwick, MA 01037

This unique property located in the community of Hardwick, is comprised of four parcels totaling 359.5 acres subject to an Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The property, surrounded by stone walls, is quintessential New England. It’s comprised of 157 acres of hay fields, 145 acres of forest and the rest are pasture, small wetland and a pond. The main residence, which was built in 1910 and renovated in 1999, includes 3,390 square feet of living area divided into two apartments. Also included is a 1,344-square-foot caretaker’s house built in 1930, as well as a beautiful 14,000-square-foot former milking barn across the street, that has been renovated into a variety of uses including an office and a third apartment. Wonderful views and vistas abut the property along with abundant conserved land.High quality renovated buildings including a 14,000 sq ft barn with tractor repair area, office space, huge hay storage and 2 additional storage barns110 new solar panels generating all the electricity needed and additional income plus $80,000 to $110,000 income /yr from hayPermanently conserved land abutting this parcel and new forest management planLow property taxes because of APRHardwick is a great local community, only 90 minutes to Boston, and 60 minutes to HartfordOver the Walls equestrian location, one of the premier horse trials in the world