Welcome to 78 Shaker Road in Harvard. Located within the Harvard Shaker Village Historic District is this impressive home completed in 1842 as both a dwelling for the Shaker trustees and office sisters, as well as an inn for visitors, a retail store and a gathering place. The property has been used by the current family as a primary residence since 1956. The layout includes four finished living levels plus a walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Remarkable built-in cabinets and pegboard, impeccably preserved, are found throughout the house and exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and woodworking skills that the Shakers were renowned for. In addition to the main living areas there is a light filled attached three season porch at second level height, with a three bay garage beneath. The house is set on 2.3 acres on a quiet residential street with other well preserved Shaker homes. Come discover quality of community and place in the Town of Harvard—plentiful conserved public lands, fine schools, a pond with swimming and boating, access to highway and rail, a quaint town center and a wonderful sense of community.
