253 HOPEWELL Road Sometimes, an opportunity comes on the market that's just unique, presenting historical charm and character, laced with modern updates and conventional style. This home at 253 Hopewell Road originally served as a stagecoach stop in the early 20th century. You can see and feel the history as you wander through. This home offers a combination of wonderful original spaces, intertwined with modern updates and decor. Each room is an adventure and is centered on almost .7 acres of lovely estate. To access the property, turn on Devon Ave. You will be greeted by a gated circular driveway and lovely pine trees for shade with ample parking. You enter the home through a large entry purpose room that also hosts your laundry area, sauna and an adjacent shower stall, wonderful storage and provides access to a large, 2 car garage. Then, enter the home and you're in a large modern kitchen that feels like southern Italy, and includes a third fireplace. It's perfect for gourmet cooking and entertaining. In the pass to the dining room, you will find a fabulous, upgraded powder room. From the kitchen you can head into your enclosed screened porch with access to a large deck or pass through into the dining room. That's where you will feel the history of the home. Lovely wood on the walls, a first gas fireplace, and stairs to the 2nd floor. Walk through the dining room into a formal family room. It features your second gas fireplace, hand hewn ceiling beams, a large picture window with nature views and another access to the screened porch. Then, head on over to your lovely primary suite, or this can also be a wonderful in-law suite. Large, spacious bedroom with picture window and private door to access the backyard and an updated full bath, tucked in the end of the home for peace and quiet from the world. The second-floor stairs are in the dining room, and you will definitely feel the history as you wander the second floor. Lots of storage, lovely wood walls, 3 large bedrooms, including a 2nd primary bedroom, 2nd full bath with a jacuzzi tub, and a large attic space that can be a craft room, an office or whatever else you may think of. Now, let's explore the grounds. There is a fenced grassy yard that's perfect for children and pets to gather safely with automatic irrigation system, a lovely deck, patio, a large back yard with access to the lake beach, lots of space to garden, enjoy the outdoors and have fun. Other important features: whole house Generac generator, septic system installed in 2013, public water, 2-year-old HVAC system, gas and no oil! This is a fantastic location: easy short walk to Taunton Lake from the front of your home. Or use a private path at the back of the property that takes you straight to the beach and the lake, walk to a private dock and canoe rack. And be a member of Old Taunton Colony Club! This includes an annual summer picnic with live music, fishing derby, canoe races, movies under the stars, Fall bonfire, trick or treat docks and Easter egg hunt, plus more. You will have to explore this home and the grounds in great detail to appreciate everything that it has to offer! Schedule your appointment today and don't miss this unique opportunity: lovely history by the lake.