Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

This 1781 historic farmhouse looks like a quintessential New England home, but the inside offers renovated accommodations.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

The home is known as the “David Lane House,” after a descendant of the town’s founding Colonial family.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

The entrance opens into the renovated kitchen with wood flooring, granite countertops, an electric stove and maple cabinets.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

The great room offers ample space for a living room, parlor and a dining room with built-in cabinets.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

There are two fireplaces in the great room, one featuring a hanging cast-iron pot.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

Connected to the great room is the dining room with built-in cabinets.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

This bedroom on the first floor opens into an office, which opens into a full bathroom and could be a suite.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

Part of an addition, a bonus room off the kitchen has a fireplace and full bathroom. It leads to a two-car garage.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

The house has four bedrooms.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

An upstairs bedroom has an adjoining bath.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

One bedroom also has a walk-in closet.

Michele McDonald for the Boston Globe

The largest of the three upstairs bedrooms.