Seller will consider offers between $475,000-$499,900. This 2004 custom ranch in Alden Schools on 8+ acres is a remarkable sanctuary, held by the same family for over 50 years. A complete rebuild with deep, historic roots, it’s where an 1800s working barn plus detached outbuilding, meets modern engineering. As you walk the path toward the front door, you feel the unique energy & beauty of a property so loved and manicured over the last half of a century. Soaring ceilings & large windows frame breathtaking views. The spacious kitchen, with a deep pantry & breakfast nook, is the heart of the home; easily open it further by removing cabinets above peninsula. The dining room is a truly spacious, gathering size. Bring your vision & perhaps add sliding doors off the dining w/a wrap-around deck. The layout features a convenient side entry, a sunlit 1st-floor laundry & a vast family room for any furniture arrangement. 2 bedrooms, a skylit family bath, & a primary suite with private en-suite bath complete the floor. The basement is a showstopper: bright, open, and immaculate with EXTRA TALL ceilings. Infrastructure provides the "best of both worlds": a brand-new $20k, 3-zone gas boiler, plus home has Central AC! permanent whole-house generator ensures peace of mind. New metal roof on barn! 1800s Barn: Solid, historic, & versatile. Includes attached garage w/ electric door and a 2nd story for storage, rec, or animals. Once bustling w/ cattle, chickens & horses. Outbuilding: A unique piece of history—formerly a honey-bee operation supplying honey & beeswax all along the East Coast. This building features heat & electric on their own meters/separate from house, loading dock, & private stone driveway to the road. Whether for a home business, massive storage, or dreams of a pool/guest house, this outbuilding delivers. 2004 built house with all the amenities and space for now and the future. Entire house and grounds are impeccably maintained and must be seen to truly experience. Barn wired w/heat detectors that can be tied back into home security system. Showings begin now; offers entertained immediately.