The original property was established in 1869 and updated at the turn of the century in 1902. It remained as a home and gentleman's farm until the 1950's. In the 1960's agricultural use was discontinued and portions of the property that were used for grazing and planting fields were sold. The heart of the estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 to preserve the character of the site and the architecture. With this guidance the remaining 30 acre property was transformed into a well-designed living community with approximately 60 units. Carrying on the tradition of peacefulness and open space this development is a like a private enclave which is surrounded by the bustling and vibrant historic village of Wakefield. Thickly massed tree lines and native rhododendron and laurel plantings screen Shadow Farm from the village activity. 53 Shadow Farm is a one bedroom unit located in one of the original historic structures. This unit is on the ground floor and consists of four rooms all on a single level. Walking through the heavy and historic front door reminds you of the weight and strength of this stone and wood structure built at a time when such raw materials were plentiful and of superior quality. Two steps up and you are in the open living and dining area. Windows are set into the three foot foundation walls. When entering your unit the outdoors melts away and you enter the cool, quiet world of your unit. The kitchen is right off of the living room and dining area for easy access. There is a short hallway were there is a half bath for guest use. At the end of the hallway is the master bedroom. The master bedroom is large enough for a king bed and has a closet with louvered doors. The master bathroom is modest, but functional, with a tub/shower arrangement. Temperatures are controlled by an electric central air conditioning system in the summer and an electric heat pump in the winter. Utility bills are minimal in this 1097 square foot unit. As an added benefit there is a small utility room with a washer and dryer. This unit is easy to maintain and can easily be used as a first or second home property for a variety of options. Use it to be close to some of the best summer beaches on the east coast, a place near where your child attends the University of Rhode Island, a place to sleep if you work a late shift at South County Hospital, or finally a base on the mainland to support your larger property on Block Island. There are many possibilities for the use of this unit in a premier development in a convenient location.
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