OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, April 19th noon to 2 p.m. Welcome to the Peaslee Garrison, an extraordinary example of a post-medieval, early Georgian brick house, of which there are few surviving examples in all of the United States. This First Period home has been carefully researched and is likely to have been built in 1710. The ceilings are lofty and beamed, the rooms are large and there are six fireplaces, of which three are walk-in style. Historic detail includes transverse summer beams, wide plank flooring, original moldings and several diamond paned windows and much natural woodwork. A kitchen was crafted outside of the original block in a side ell extension and a new 21th century addition adds an additional bath and first level suite, with access to the rear facing wood deck. The house is situated on .84 of an acre, ringed by the Kimball Farm which has a permanent Agricultural Preservation Agreement protecting the farm and land. The landscape includes mature trees, lawn and garden areas overlooking the pastoral farm setting. Haverhill has convenient highway and train access to Boston. A vibrant community along the Merrimac River, Haverhill offers rural landscapes, trails, parks and open spaces combined with city amenities.
