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In 1789, Phineas Wright exchanged one hundred acres of land in Walpole for 200 acres in Keene, along with a house, corn shed, and a sawmill. Ten years later he replaced the house with locally found materials. Special features of the two sixteen foot front rooms, opening from either side of the center hallway, include the fireplaces, wainscotting and paneled sliding Indian Shutters. Fine woodwork, some single board wainscotting, wide pine floors, and four fireplaces - including one with a Franklin type frame- are distinguishing parts of the 15 room house. The original 200 acres had diminished to 160 by 1869, and today the property includes 13 acres. The Wrights built their home just beyond the saw and grist mill standing on Mill Brook, the stream flowing from Goose Pond. There are sites of at least 4 mills, one of which was still standing and photographed in 1890. In 1869, the town water supply was established and pipes were laid to Keene from the pond, bringing the mill activities to a close. Retained by the city, today the pond is available for nonmotorized recreational use.
Graced with beautiful views, you will enjoy the elegance of the past with the comfort of the present on a quiet country road near the center of Keene. Feast on seasonal berries and fruits from our orchard, walk in the protected recreational area, or golf on an exceptional golf course.
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