LandVest’s Top Places to Gather: Part 2, Thanksgiving in the Country

In late November we gather our family and friends together to celebrate, feast, and give thanks. In this three part blog series we’ll explore LandVest’s favorite places to celebrate Thanksgiving by the sea, in the mountains, and in the country.

These cozy country estates are an ideal setting to gather the family together this year, and for many years to come.
 

Wunnegin Farm, Little Compton, RI

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With three residences and over 37 acres of land, Wunnegin Farm has ample space to bring family and friends together to celebrate the holidays. Offering a combined 16 bedrooms and 7 baths.
 
 

Pokanoket Farm, Westport, MA

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A classic New England barn built in 1892 that has been beautifully adapted as a country home. The large living areas are welcoming yet cozy and designed with a casual country style.
 
 

57 Walnut Road, Wenham, MA

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Situated in the heart of Wenham on picturesque Walnut Road stands this handsome 17+ acre country estate with a tennis court, three-car heated garage, and separate carriage house. The custom Royal Barry Wills residence was built in 2004 with 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 6 fireplaces, and features custom high end finishes throughout.
 
 

50 East Road, Alford, MA

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A meandering drive through a hardwood forest leads to this 11,800 sq ft family retreat in the Berkshires. The wood shingled home was built in 2003 on a ridge near the center of the quaint village of Alford. The property is handicap accessible, includes a home theater, game room, workout room, and wine cellar and has an additional three bedroom guest house.
 
 

179 Indian Hill Road, Groton, MA

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At 179 Indian Hill Road you will find all that is wonderful about New England: views across rolling fields, light filtering through woods, a spring-fed pond for swimming and skating, ancient apple trees loaded with fruit. Features include 30± acres, suitable for horses, a 5,500± square foot custom residence with four bedrooms, gourmet kitchen with Aga stove, two story library/living room, connected greenhouse with fish pool, and a large three bay attached garage.
 
 

Sunnyside, Woodstock, VT 05091

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Gentle transitions of lawns, meadows, birch groves and woodland create a canvas for this gracious brick family compound that is both dramatic and uncomplicated. Set on 82.5 acres on a hilltop meadow in South Woodstock, Sunnyside’s site is one of the prettiest in Vermont.
 
 

Peg Shop Road, Keene, NH

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Elegant post & beam architect designed home offers the best of both worlds, a lovely private setting minutes to the city of Keene. Built in 1990, this energy efficient 5,287-square-foot residence is sited on 25 acres with views of Mt. Monadnock and Otter Brook State Park. The dining room overlooks the gardens and expansive lawn accessed by French doors via a grapevine pergola.
 
 

Birchfield, Rockport, ME

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Surrounded by conservation land and featuring beautiful sunset views, this 31-acre property provides privacy and seclusion on Ragged Mountain within close proximity to Camden, Rockport, and Rockland.
 
 

Gentleman’s Farm on the Harraseeket, Freeport, ME

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This private 14-acre estate is located in the midst of Freeport’s conservation lands. With an indoor/outdoor connection, entertain from the architecturally designed kitchen/great room or enjoy the pastoral grounds, trails, and views.
 


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