DURHAM – In this pastoral part of town, Thanksgiving Farm is a landmark, recognized for the beauty of its sweeping lawn and pasture; its ancient stone walls and little heirloom apple orchard; the classic character of its expanded and thoroughly updated center-chimney Cape; and for its handsome barn topped by a cupola whose soft light shines forth from dusk to dawn throughout the year.

The property is not only idyllic, but also ideal for horse-lovers. The 40 foot by 40 foot barn has gone major upgrades and renovations in the last 10 years, and has seven flexible stalls, and a feed/tack room; there is an electric hoist, and storage above for 800-plus bales of hay.

Outside are a run-in, a sand paddock, a custom manure bin and nine acres of electric-fenced pasture bordering woods with bridle trails running through. A woodworking shop and an artist’s studio/gallery are other potential uses for the barn. For equestrians, abutting neighbors have an indoor riding arena with potential arrangement for accommodating usage.

The home matches the timeless charm of the setting, while also providing modern comforts. There is radiant heat in the master suite bath, gorgeously redone with subway tile and Venetian plaster finish and a cement vanity/sink. The kitchen features cherry cabinetry, farmhouse sink, and Corian counters including dining island with a four-burner gas cooktop.

The adjacent dining room is quietly elegant, as is the living room’s fireplace, which has been converted to gas logs. Converted to gas logs, it enhances overall efficiency, as do the kitchen sitting-area’s Hearthstone wood stove and the Jotul gas stove upstairs.

The property at 253 Quaker Meeting House Road, Durham, is listed for sale at $895,000 by David Banks of RE/MAX By The Bay in Portland, and is being shown by appointment. Annual taxes are $6,720 (2016).

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For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact David at 553-7302 or at dbanks@davidbanksteam.com; and visit www.horseproperties.com.

The Home of the Week is produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram.

Photos by Melanie Sochan (staff) and Patryk Drozd.

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