202 Ash St

About this home

Historic character meets country living at “The Corners,” a distinctive Federal-style residence known as the Stearns House, set on 3.03 acres of wooded and open land in Winchendon. With nearly 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 5 fireplaces, this property offers generous spaces for everyday living and entertaining.The home features an eat-in kitchen, dining room, spacious living room, office, den and an oversized sunroom with a fireplace. Two covered porches invite you to relax outdoors, while a large mudroom, storage room and attached 5-bay garage add convenience.A 30’ x 34’ post-and-beam barn includes horse stalls, a storage room, animal pen and full loft, complemented by a 12’ x 12’ former icehouse. A small pasture with electric fencing offers space for horses or goats. Enjoy a large fenced dog area and a 32’ x 54’ fenced garden with berry bushes; both fences are removable.The land offers potential to subdivide and create 2 additional ANR lots. Buyer is responsible for verifying feasibility, applying for and obtaining all required Town approvals or endorsements, and completing the Town’s required process. Additional lots are not currently approved.Recent improvements include 37 new double-pane windows (August 2025), additional rear gutters (September 2025), a remodeled main bath with shower, fresh interior paint, refinished wood and painted floors, and new concrete floors in the garage bays. Additional features include an architectural-shingle house roof, metal barn roof, house and barn exterior painting (June 2022), a furnace installed in November 2021, updated 200-amp electrical service, oil heat, town water and sewer, and a stone-wall basement with a concrete floor.Convenient access to Routes 12, 140 and 2, with commuter rail available in Fitchburg. Historic charm, versatile outbuildings and room to cultivate your own country lifestyle!