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About this home
Imagine coming home to your own private country retreat, surrounded by more than 8 acres of lush, picturesque grounds in the highly sought-after Wayside Historic District. If you love the scenic beauty and feel of Vermont, you'll appreciate the similar character here—without giving up proximity to Boston. This exceptional 3,400+ sq. ft. property offers a rare combination of timeless character, generous living space, and peaceful country living, all within easy reach of everyday conveniences. Inside, the inviting floor plan features a recently updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spectacular cathedral-ceiling family room which is the heart of the home; features a wood burning stove, cozy window seat and dramatic wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that flood the room with natural light. Elegant living and dining rooms provide wonderful spaces for entertaining. Step outside and discover spaces designed for enjoying many seasons. The charming screened porch and beautiful red brick patio are the perfect spots for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or lingering summer evenings with friends. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the greenhouse, while the expansive grounds offer endless possibilities for gardening, recreation, gatherings, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of this special property. The finished basement adds valuable flexible space for hobbies, play, exercise, or recreation. In addition, an oversized heated two-car garage provides abundant storage and workspace, while the impressive great room above offers endless possibilities as a studio, home office, creative space, or recreation room. Mature trees, flowering gardens, stone walls, rustic landscaping, and woodland surroundings create an enchanting backdrop and a sense of privacy rarely found. Conveniently located near Route 20, shopping, restaurants, and the rail trail, this is more than a home—it’s a place to slow down, entertain, garden, explore, and savor the beauty of every season.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
8.87 acresLot Size
$373Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Anne Hincks• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Wayside Inn Historic District, located between Nobscot Hill and the Sudbury River, is a historic and pastoral Sudbury neighborhood with colonial-era landmarks and winding country roads. The scene concentrates around the Wayside Inn Road and Old Sudbury Road corridor, where stone walls, trailheads, and the inn’s grounds set a quiet, lived-in rhythm. Longfellow’s Wayside Inn anchors the district alongside the Grist Mill and the Wayside Inn Historic Site’s footpaths and ponds. Architecture leans early New England—farmhouses, capes, and barn silhouettes—set back behind mature trees. Daily life centers on walks through conservation land and seasonal events tied to the historic campus.
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Offer insights
16 French Rd · $1,275,000
$1.35M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.35M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Nine total rooms
French doors
Custom built closets/cabinets
Office
Play room
Great room
Internet available (provider unknown)
Screens on windows
Bedrooms
Master bedroom (second level) with walk-in closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 (second level) with closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 (second level) with custom built closets and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One main/first level 3/4 bathroom with tiled shower stall, linen closet, pedestal sink and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second level full bathroom with tub & shower, double vanity, stone/granite countertops, linen closet, recessed and sconce lighting, beadboard and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Dining area
Upgraded cabinets and countertops (stone/granite)
Open floorplan to living areas
Recessed lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry sink
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout primary living areas and bedrooms
Utilities set up for electric range and electric dryer
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby include shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, bike path, conservation area, house of worship and public school access
Other
Heat divided into four zones
Some garden statues and several plants excluded from sale
Electricity and solar
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WAYSIDE INN COUNTRY CHARMER ON 8.87 ACRES WITH POND COBBLESTONE WALKWAY,TREMENDOUS GREAT RM CATH CEILING STONE FP AND NUMEROUS FRENCH DOORS. HARDWOOD, LOTS OF NOOKS & CRANNIES. A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY.NEW SEPTIC BEING INSTALLED
Public Records
Aug 15, 1991
Sold
$315,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,230 (+2.8%)
$530,000 + $397,100
$927,100
2025
$12,873 (+3.7%)
$504,800 + $374,500
$879,300
2024
$12,413
$490,400 + $359,200
$849,600
2023
$12,413 (+1.9%)
$438,400 + $348,700
$787,100
2022
$12,180 (+3.0%)
$402,400 + $272,400
$674,800
2021
$11,821 (+2.1%)
$402,400 + $225,400
$627,800
2020
$11,583 (+3.0%)
$402,400 + $225,400
$627,800
2019
$11,244 (−1.8%)
$402,400 + $225,400
$627,800
2018
$11,448 (+3.7%)
$428,000 + $210,500
$638,500
2017
$11,036 (+3.8%)
$424,400 + $197,700
$622,100
2016
$10,637 (−0.9%)
$408,400 + $189,200
$597,600
2015
$10,731 (+0.2%)
$422,600 + $187,100
$609,700
2014
$10,713 (+3.0%)
$411,400 + $182,800
$594,200
2013
$10,400 (+5.4%)
$399,500 + $178,600
$578,100
2012
$9,867 (+1.1%)
$378,400 + $182,200
$560,600
2011
$9,763 (−1.8%)
$388,000 + $185,300
$573,300
2010
$9,942 (−1.9%)
$426,400 + $191,900
$618,300
2009
$10,137
$465,400 + $197,600
$663,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,110
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,110
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1598609S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 16 French Rd
$1,318,636
$44K over list price of $1.28M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.6M.