Over the past few weeks, winter has roared into New England. Looking at the bright side of all that snow, there’s lots of great skiing, skating and sledding. But, sometimes curling up by the fire is the best of all.
Below are some of LandVest’s favorite fireplaces:
Black House Farm, Tinmouth, VT
This c1860 farmhouse on 331± acres has five fireplaces. Here’s the Keeping Room, where the brick and granite fireplace with raised panel surround makes a cozy spot for curling up with a book or gathering family and friends.
The Ledges, Northeast Harbor, ME
The Ledges sits at the water’s edge in Northeast Harbor, with a first floor family room that enjoys the views. Designed by local experts Freshwater Stone, this massive fireplace is constructed of naturally rounded coastal Maine pink granite boulders, lending warmth and a wonderful atmosphere to the open living area.
Woodcrest, Springfield, NH
Three large fieldstone fireplaces evoke rustic comfort in this turn-of-the century waterfront property on Lake Kolelemook near Sunapee.
22 Worthington Road, Brookline, MA
This marble and mahogany surrounded fireplace in the library is the perfect setting for a good read. This is just one of eight fireplaces in the c.1913 brick Georgian residence.
North Hill, Stowe, VT
This impressive floor-to-ceiling fireplace, located in the heart of Vermont’s ski country is perfect for après ski.
45 Little’s Point Road, Swampscott, MA
Take in the view of the Atlantic while enjoying warmth from this modern wood burning fireplace.
40 Rockport Shores, Rockport, ME
A cozy fire overlooking Penobscot Bay takes the chill off cool Maine evenings.
The Barn House at Indian Neck, Wareham, MA
The open living room offers a cozy, lodge-like feel with high exposed beamed ceilings and a grand wood burning fireplace.
Deerbrook Farm, Barnard, VT
A large period fireplace with slate hearth and wood panel surround warms the dining room of this c1790 Federal home.
The Ark, Harvard, MA
Gather around the massive central fireplace and admire the 30± acres through the floor to ceiling windows of this horse farm outside of Boston.
To find out more about these and other LandVest listings, contact our Boston office at 617.723.1800.
