A picturesque setting overlooking your own private artesian fed pond . Bradford is known as the Gateway to the Lake Sunapee Region. This 1779 federal post and beam home is located towards the back of the land allowing an estate-like entrance w/ fields, fruit trees, shrubs and plenty of room for gardening amongst the beautifully maintained landscaping as you arrive at this stately home. Main floor living and entertaining starts with a full mudroom/workshop area w/ direct entry to the large country kitchen which includes a sunny breakfast area by the woodstove, which is one of six, adjacent to a formal dining room w/ wide pine floors. The post and beam living room has wood built-ins and includes a wood stove while attached to a quiet den/office and a wooden bar. From there you gain access to the sun-filled deck w/ hot tub overlooking the pond and fields. There is a refurbished full first floor bath for guests or redressing from a relaxing hot tub. The second level consists of 5 bedrooms, a full bath and a game room with pool table, an antique wood stove and a private balcony. Additionally, a 3rd guest level has 2 large bedrooms and a service bath to complete over 4000 square feet of living area. Detached is a 50x30 barn consisting of up to six car parking, a back access for utility vehicles, and built with a full overhead 2ndstory. Sits on 7.5 acres. Recent updates include house and barn roofs, exterior paint, FHA furnace, windows, electrical, remodeled kitchen and baths.