Seeking new steward for the Elijah B. Paker homestead. A beautiful first period Antique home complete with heated outbuilding, shed and garage sited on .96 acres of land in the heart of North Reading! A down-to-the studs renovation in 1975 resotred all its original charm. This home is rich with history, from the wide pine floors, hand-hewned beams, original fireplaces with bee-hive ovens to the borning room, where many babies were born and would be perfect to convert to a first floor laundry room. Recently updated half bath, built in banquet in kitchen, third floor bonus room with skylight and exposed brick, are just a few of the many features of this historic home. The barn/outbuilding with heat and electric used a bookstore in the past, is just awaiting your ideas, .....so many possibilties for the use of this space! Large yard, potting shed, and 1 car detached garage round out this properties offerings. Walking distance to Ipswich River Park, playgrounds, schools and town center.