12 Bean Road, Plainfield, NH, 03781

This iconic property set in the Village of Meriden, has been in the same family since 1961. It consists of an antique Colonial (built 1790) single-family residence, which has also contained a 2nd unit at times, with extended heated, multi-floor shop spaces (approx. 5000 sf, including offices), and sheds. The property lies in the Village Residential Zone, but has had a commercial ceramic art and design studio operation grandfathered for use on the property for many years. The zoning district does allow home occupations in a single-family residence as a permitted use, and inn/B&B, office, restaurant, multi-family, private school, cottage business, approved business project, elderly housing, and other uses as Special Exceptions. It would seem to have great potential for single-family plus a studio, shop, contractors' shop, artisanal crafts, etc. The shop has a separate 200 amp service. There may also be potential for large-scale gardening, with a flat, open 3.7 acre lot (per town; deed and survey cite 5.1 acres)--town GIS map show much of lot as "Farmland of Local Importance". The house, though completely livable, has had renovations, but is in need of completed work in some areas; it features a lovely side porch and open kitchen/great room, grassy lot with gardens and apple trees. Property has a great location, across the street from beautiful Kimball Union Academy, and within 10-15 minutes of downtown Lebanon and I-89.