79 Congress StreetBethlehem, NH 03574Sale Price: $530,000

Nestled in the quiet community of Congress Street, this charming historic cottage offers the rare opportunity of welcoming a new owner:Enjoy your morning coffee out on the wraparound porch, and your family evening out on the fieldstone patio by the glow of string lights and blazing fire from the stone hearth, wrapped by perennial gardens. Inside the primary house, the beautiful cherry chef's kitchen boasts impressive high tech appliances and granite counters. The first floor bathroom and spacious laundry adjoin this heart of the home. Three large rooms expand with beautifully paneled ceilings, magnificent windows, elegant stained glass panels, original fireplace mantle and built-ins. Up the antique staircase are four large bedrooms. Two more ensuite bathrooms charm with vintage clawfoot soaking tubs and classic fixtures. Back porch entrance leads to potential in-law apt or rental opportunity. Adorable 2BR or single with office, updated kitchenette and bright tile bathroom. Recent upgrades to elect, sprayfoam insulation (attic/basement), blown insulation in walls for energy efficiency, freshly painted throughout. Great post & beam barn with vaulted loft gives ADU / rec room potential. Back 2 acre field (once a putting green!) also has development potential. Vibrant, blossoming village center with convenience to great eats, entertainment, shops, cafes, award winning schools. Summer-end, quick-close, move-in ready. Come see this historic gem!