Get back to a simpler life and live off the land in these uncertain times! The John Atkinson House is a quintessential New England saltbox located in the heart of Old Town. Built c1664 by the current owners 9th great-grandfather, uncompromising attention to detail was given in preserving and restoring this home. Architectural features include original pine floors, gunstock corner posts, paneling, 6 fireplaces, and wood-shingled roof. , A spectacular 18th century barn overlooks 10 bucolic acres of pasture land with a conservation easement held by Essex County Greenbelt to preserve it in perpetuity. This first period gem is privately sited in the center of this Newbury's Old Town and overlooks the picturesque Upper Green and just minutes to downtown Newburyport, Plum Island beaches and the MBTA. . A rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to own a truly unique property.