Coming Soon!  HST will soon be offering a distinctive antique farmhouse on 3.68 acres in a scenic rural Mansfield setting. The property includes an approximately 2,000-square-foot Cape-style home dating to the 1800s, a substantial three- to four-bay detached barn/garage, additional outbuildings, open land, mature trees, stone walls, a wraparound porch and a brook meandering through and along the property. The home retains considerable antique character, including wood flooring, exposed timbers, original-style trim and fireplaces. This is a restoration and improvement opportunity, not a turnkey home. The property is being offered in its current condition and will require a buyer who understands older homes and has the financial ability to complete meaningful repairs and improvements. Known or anticipated work includes: Replacement of the existing cesspool with a code-compliant septic system Exterior preparation and painting Interior wall repair and painting Sill and localized floor-joist repair Repair beneath the first-floor bathroom/laundry area Evaluation, repair or possible replacement of the heating system Barn/garage cleanup and repair Continued interior and exterior cleanout General deferred maintenance associated with a property of this age The roof is newer, and landscaping and exterior cleanup have already begun. Additional inspections, cleanup and evaluations are underway. Because of the property’s condition, all showing requests must be pre-screened. Buyers using financing should have a current preapproval from a lender who understands the property’s condition, including the septic replacement and repair needs. Cash buyers must provide proof of funds. This may be best suited to: Antique-home enthusiasts Contractors or experienced renovators Buyers seeking substantial garage or workshop space Hobby farmers or homestead buyers Buyers willing to exchange sweat equity for long-term value Additional documentation, maps, field card information and preliminary property materials are available