PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

7.66 Acres | Equestrian Potential | Mount Monadnock Views For those dreaming of keeping horses at home while enjoying access to New England's beautiful riding trails and an active equestrian community, White Hawk Estate offers an appealing opportunity. Situated on 7.66 acres in Winchendon, Massachusetts, this historic property features a substantial four-bay, approximately 1,200-square-foot garage with potential for conversion into a private horse barn. Its generous size and existing structure provide a starting point for buyers interested in developing their own equestrian facilities. The property's acreage offers additional possibilities. The four-acre parcel includes the residence, garage, mature landscaping, and a cleared, level area below the house that could be ideally suited for grazing pasture or paddocks. An adjoining 3.66-acre parcel, surveyed into two lots, provides further opportunities for pasture, equestrian improvements, or other uses. An Established Equestrian Community and Miles of Riding Opportunities One of White Hawk Estate's attractions for horse owners is its proximity to several established equestrian destinations and recreational riding areas. Nearby Lake Dennison and the Birch Hill Reservoir area offer access to an extensive network of woodland roads and trails. Horseback riding is permitted on designated dirt roads throughout the reservoir area, providing opportunities to explore the surrounding New England countryside. Otter River State Forest also offers horseback riding opportunities. The New England Equestrian Center of Athol (NEECA) is another valuable regional amenity. This nonprofit organization maintains a municipal equestrian park encompassing more than 200 acres, with over three miles of marked trails, a large outdoor riding arena, warm-up ring, round pen, confidence course, and driving arena. NEECA also hosts equestrian competitions, clinics, organized rides, and educational events, offering opportunities to participate in the area's equestrian community. Together, these regional resources make White Hawk Estate an appealing option for horse enthusiasts seeking both the possibility of keeping horses at home and opportunities to ride, train, compete, and connect with fellow equestrians. Country Living with Historic Character Beyond its equestrian potential, White Hawk Estate offers a distinctive place to call home. The Italianate-style residence was commissioned by Kenneth Byrd White and Margaret Elizabeth Hawk, designed by Boston architects Bigelow and Wadsworth, with grounds designed by noted landscape architect Arthur A. Shurcliff. Spacious living areas, a sun-filled conservatory, an artist's studio, and established grounds reflect the property's history and character. Views of Mount Monadnock add to the natural beauty of the setting. Located in North Central Massachusetts, close to the Southern New Hampshire border, White Hawk Estate offers a combination of country living, regional equestrian resources, and the amenities of the surrounding New England communities. Bring your horses home, explore the surrounding trails, and create an equestrian property that reflects the way you want to live. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult the appropriate local authorities regarding zoning, permitted uses, barn conversion, livestock regulations, construction, and any proposed improvements. Trail access and recreational facility availability should be independently verified.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Historic White Hawk Estate
• Distinguished Italianate architecture
• Designed by Boston architects Bigelow and Wadsworth
• Graciously proportioned rooms with period architectural details
• Hardwood flooring and distinctive millwork
• Formal living room and dining room
• Library / office
• Sun-filled conservatory with black-and-white tile and French doors
• Artist’s studio with windows on three sides and Mount Monadnock views
• Multiple bedrooms and baths
• Flexible auxiliary living space
• Spacious kitchen and service areas
• Multiple fireplaces
• One-person elevator connecting the conservatory and artist’s studio
• Generous storage
• Four-bay garage
• Expansive layout well suited to everyday living and entertaining

Lot Features

• Approximately 7.5+ acres
• Main homesite plus adjoining 3.66-acre parcel
• Additional parcel surveyed into two lots
• Mature landscaping and established trees
• Expansive lawn areas
• Open and cleared sections
• Level and gently sloping terrain
• Areas suitable for gardens, recreation, or outdoor living
• Patio and outdoor gathering areas
• Scenic setting with seasonal views
• Mount Monadnock views
• Town water and sewer
• Generous road frontage
• Potential for additional development, subject to local approvals
• Convenient access to nearby conservation land, trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation

Horse Facility Features

• Approximately 7.5+ acres with room for equestrian use
• Open and cleared areas with potential for paddocks and turnout
• Level and gently sloping sections suitable for horse-related improvements
• Potential grazing areas
• Space for a barn, run-in sheds, fencing, or riding area, subject to local approvals
• Four-bay garage offering useful storage for tack, equipment, or farm supplies
• Convenient access to area riding trails and conservation land
• Near NEECA — New England Equestrian Center of Athol
• Rural setting with convenient access to North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire horse communities
• Additional surveyed land offering flexibility for expanded equestrian use
• Property layout offers potential to create a private horse property or small equestrian estate