It started with a tree too tall for the car.
Introducing Noel Farm, new construction in Littleton, MA
For years, this land grew Christmas trees. Families came here in December, tramping through the rows with saws and mittens, searching for the one. We were among them. Greg once came home from the farm with a 14-footer and a small coalition of friends recruited to haul it into the barn. He remains unapologetic.
That forestry farm is now Noel Farm. The same 24 acres, many of those massive trees still standing. And now it's offering a different kind of choosing - one of plots and finishes.
Set on land abutting Long Lake, this collection of 8-10 homes hasn't been built yet. Buyers who come in early can weigh in on the materials and finishes of their choosing. The first lot at 146 Tahattawan Road is 1.53 acres, listed at $1,595,000 for a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with an estimated 6-month build timeline. No inherited choices. No deferred maintenance under fresh paint. The bones are new.
A note on transparency: we are not the listing agents for Noel Farm. The development is marketed exclusively by Kristin Hilberg of Keller Williams at noelfarmslittleton.com. I write about this as a neighbor of this land and as a buyer's agent available to represent you in the process.
I believe informed buyers are the best buyers. This development is in active review with the Littleton Planning Board and the full record is publicly available at the project page on the town's website.
As a neighbor of this land, having been through the build process myself, and having spent years writing about architecture and design for Boston Builder and Architect, I'm uniquely suited to anticipate and troubleshoot the challenges that come with new construction. I understand how quickly decisions can stack up and how imperative it is to have someone in your corner, working for your best interests, not that of the developer. Having your own buyer's agent means someone is at the table whose only job is to understand your priorities, ask the right questions, and make sure nothing gets glossed over in the excitement of choosing finishes. That's a role I know well. I keep your interests front and center, starting with the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
Some of those trees are still standing. If you've ever imagined living in that kind of setting, I'd love to talk about how you might make it a reality.
Lisa Stahovec
The Bellwether Team