This stunning Bedford NH home combines history, beauty and convenience. A mere 2 minutes from major highways, this 1835 farmhouse has been updated with 21st century amenities and is situated on 3.65 acre oasis of rural tranquility. The renovated kitchen includes Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and Crown Point cabinetry. The expansive custom-made endgrain cherry island is perfect for informal dining and entertaining. The kitchen opens up nicely to the comfortable family room. The living room has one of the three Rumford fireplaces and leads to cozy music/office/library with built-in bookcases. An elegant dining room, powder room and mudroom complete the first floor. Upstairs finds an expansive ensuite primary bedroom with abundant closets, 2 additional large bedrooms plus full bath and laundry room. The second floor hallway has a convenient back stair case to the mudroom and attached garage. Connected to the laundry area is an unfinished Ell of 1008 sq ft, ripe for expansion. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms with a 1/2 bath and large open sitting or exercise space. Wide hardwood floors and oversized windows extend throughout the home. Homeowner recently installed complete water purification system at point of entry. Property also includes a magnificent 3000 sq ft original barn, recently updated with steel beams and pylons. Beyond the house is a 3 bay garage/equipment storage building. Down the grassy hill is a pond, a meadow and private woods. A SPECTACULAR HOME!!