The Barn @ Althouse - Higgins

This structure was built around 1845 as a carriage house for the main building. The building's structure was completely reconstructed with great sensitivity to the unique features of the original use. The hay loft floor remains as a ceiling for the 1st floor although it is now 11 ft high. The 1st floor consists of an open plan living space with a washer/dryer combo tucked tastefully in the utility space. The 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom highlighted by the exposed timber roof framing. The effort to maintain the 1845 appeal of the space is very successful with finishes utilizing reclaimed materials from the main house renovation as well as much from the original carriage house. The original siding has been incorporated into the interior walls abutting the timber framed structure. The bathroom is finished with Carrera marble tile shower walls and floor. Five panel mahogany doors complete the charming ambiance of the space. The Barn is highly energy efficient with spray foam insulation, new Pella windows and heat pump supplying environmental comfort. Immediately outside the entrance is a blue-stone paver patio with dining table chairs, Adirondack seating and gas grill. This overlooks a calming view of gardens and neighboring backyards. We are always available as we run a clothing shop in the main building during the day and only live 2 miles away from the property. Country ambiance with chickens free ranging and sometimes deer sightings in the morning. Hillsdale hamlet offers shops and restaurants and our newly opened brewpub. A car is a must as we are very rural but that's exactly what you're looking for, right?