501 Main StreetFranconia, NH 03580MLS Number 5116800

Welcome home to this charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath New England home in downtown Franconia, available now. Very close to village, Dow Park, shops and restaurants, and you're only minutes from Cannon Mountain and some of the best hiking in the White Mountains. The main floor has plenty of room to spread out. The living room features maple hardwood floors, exposed beams and a brick chimney that gives the space real character. A large post and beam great room with wide pine floors and a wall of windows fills with natural light and works well as a family room, playroom or home office. The kitchen is big and practical, with a stainless gas range, French door refrigerator, dishwasher, a center island for extra prep space, and first floor washer and dryer are there for your use. Upstairs, the bedrooms are tucked under the eaves, several with warm knotty pine and barnboard walls. The home has two full baths, including one with a double granite vanity. A sliding barn door and built in cabinets along the upstairs hall add handy storage. Out back is a large yard lined with tall pines, perennial gardens and stone walls, a great spot to unwind on summer evenings. The screened porch is yours to use, perfect for morning coffee without the bugs. The side entry has granite steps and landscaped beds full of hydrangeas and ferns. There is plenty of parking in the paved driveway. A new oil boiler keeps the home warm and comfortable through a North Country winter. All appliances are included. Available now with a lease of one year or longer. Sorry, no pets. If you've been looking for space, character and a location where you are in town and be on the mountain in minutes, this is the one.