We absolutely adore this home and had been watching it for years before we restored it! The house has tons of history - We also recently discovered this house dates back to Jen's ancestors the Haywards who moved from Bridgewater in 1800. We discovered that my (Jen's) family built this home in 1800 as part of the Hayward Farm. We couldn't believe it- it really does all came Full Circle!!! Jen's grandmother ten generations back - Hannah Hayward was the grandmother to the Captain Hayward who built the barn which is now a house..
The barn was converted in a home in the 1950s. It was built around 1800 and probably housed carriages, farm workers and possibly animals. In the late 1800s it was an ammunitions mill and made cannon balls for the civil war. Later on it was a wood mill as well. Lastly it served as the home to the Porters (1950s) and then the Murdocks who bought it in the late 60s and raised 9 children in the home.
Gary Murdock was an nature artist. This home serves great for an artists as it sits on 6.5 acres of woods and abuts 77 acres of conservation. The little jones brook flows through the side of the yard. It is just a lovely peaceful setting! It also has the oldest Black Walnut tree in atleast the northeast if not the U.S. estimated to be 550 years old!! We are excited to be the new stewards of this lovely antique post and beam!
Since restoring the home hosted many families for weddings, vacations, etc. It has been a fun adventure so far. To stay or book a small event like a wedding please inquire at our link -www.blackwalnuttreeinn.com
The barn was converted in a home in the 1950s. It was built around 1800 and probably housed carriages, farm workers and possibly animals. In the late 1800s it was an ammunitions mill and made cannon balls for the civil war. Later on it was a wood mill as well. Lastly it served as the home to the Porters (1950s) and then the Murdocks who bought it in the late 60s and raised 9 children in the home.
Gary Murdock was an nature artist. This home serves great for an artists as it sits on 6.5 acres of woods and abuts 77 acres of conservation. The little jones brook flows through the side of the yard. It is just a lovely peaceful setting! It also has the oldest Black Walnut tree in atleast the northeast if not the U.S. estimated to be 550 years old!! We are excited to be the new stewards of this lovely antique post and beam!
Since restoring the home hosted many families for weddings, vacations, etc. It has been a fun adventure so far. To stay or book a small event like a wedding please inquire at our link -www.blackwalnuttreeinn.com
The Murdock house:
Before and during reno pictures:
