The Thomas Hanford Raymond House

Few houses in Bedford carry a name as well as their years. The Thomas Hanford Raymond House, has stood on Succabone Road since the earliest days of its township.This turn-of-the-century farmhouse lovingly preserved and restored with unwavering respect for its antique heritage.The front porch features gingerbread fretwork, turned posts, and shallow arches, alongside a center brick chimney and original six-over-six windows. Original clapboard siding, hand-hewn beams, and a red cedar roof (~10 years old) keep the home’s character intact.Inside: 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, white pine wide-plank floors throughout, cylinder glass windows, a period hearth, and wrought-iron lift-latch hardware. The kitchen has custom cabinets and maple butcher block counters. Built in 2007, a detached garage/barn was added and serves as a full workshop.The grounds include mature plantings, blooming perennials, a fenced garden, and stone landscape details. This is a house for someone who wants history you can actually live in. Minutes to Bedford Village, riding trails, preserves, and Metro-North —