Home of the Week: Antique Stunner With Modern Updates

Live in elegance with the rustic comfort and charm of a sprawling home that is more than 260 years old.

This 4,891 square-foot home at 27 Walnut Hill Road in Amherst has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and sits on more than 8 acres of land.

Described in its listing on Zillow as a "showcase home ... made for entertaining, enjoying the view and relaxing with family."

Built in 1747, this home has the charm you would expect with a home of that era, but with high end additions and updates that give it modern conveniences you'd expect with a home of this era. 

This home is a must-see (and can be seen between 1 and 3 p.m. today along with these other open houses) with floor to ceiling field stone walls, fire places, cooking grill and wood stove. A great room boasts cathedral ceilings and timber frame beams and a a loft. 

A private master suite has two walk-in dressing areas with sinks and granite countertops, a soaking tub and oversized glass shower.

Home is complemented by a screen porch, deck and hot tub, as well as a two-car garage, a 40x56 barn that can fit three more vehicles, riding trails, and a pond on the property. 

See more photos and get more information on Zillow.com.