Historically known as "High Mowing", where in a tent in a field, Willa Cather penned her beloved novels, this superbly situated Gambrel Colonial . . . privately set on a hilltop with views across open meadow, has gracious appointments from an earlier era, with a superb state-of -the art kitchen,updated in 2014 with cherry flooring,5 burner induction range, wall ovens, built-in refrigerator, 4 refrigerator drawers, two wine refrigerators, two sinks, quartz countertops, coffee station and more! Gracious sized rooms for entertaining or hosting family events. Above the attached two car garage is a huge space for a studio or rec room. Attached is a two bedroom rental cottage. Detached is a library, 26' x 38', with its own septic system, HVAC heating and cooling system, kitchenette and half bath, vaulted ceilinged office space and 1 1/2 stories of book stacks. It's a deluxe home office! Two additional rustic outbuildings. Property is a world apart yet walking distance to Thorndike Pond, Jaffrey Center village with its inn, lectures and concerts at its historic meeting house, and stately homes, and has a state forest across the road, protecting the country environment.