Cross Streets: West River Rd. ** Directions: West River Rd to Beke Rd. 1462 Beke Road is an 1840's heritage Scottish stone cottage home on 1.4 acres just minutes from downtown Cambridge. For the buyer who understands what stone, time, and craftsmanship actually mean, this home will need little explanation. Rich with character impossible to replicate, the home showcases original wide-plank clear pine floors beautifully worn by generations, an original front door still welcoming guests, and a wood-burning fireplace built for warmth and gathering. An original sugar shack remains on the property, offering a meaningful connection to the land's history and the home's rural roots. Thoughtful updates have been completed with respect for the home's integrity. The kitchen blends modern functionality with timeless character, while an additional family room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams adds warmth, light, and versatility without competing with the soul of the original home. With five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the home is well suited for a growing or multi-generational family, offering ample space for guests, work-from-home needs, or simply room to breathe. The home's infrastructure reflects a long-term mindset, including German tilt-and-turn windows, an architech designed 80-year commercial-grade steel roof, many recent mechanical updates, a commercial-scale septic system, and exceptionally clean, great-tasting well water that owners and guests alike will appreciate. Outside, the 1.4-acre setting offers privacy, mature surroundings, and sweeping seasonal views. Whether envisioned as a place to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy a quieter pace of life, the property delivers a rare sense of space and calm just minutes from the city. Heritage homes of this calibre, offering both authenticity and thoughtful stewardship, rarely become available. (id:27476)
