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The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to 'Raise the Dead'


Published on 2024-11-27 21:09:36 - Hubert Carizone, N@N
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  • The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn't.

The article from The New York Times, published on November 27, 2024, details the sale of Ken Burns' historic home in Walpole, New Hampshire. Ken Burns, the renowned documentary filmmaker, has decided to part with his 19th-century farmhouse, which he purchased in 1990. The property, known as "The Nest," spans 15 acres and includes a main house with four bedrooms, a barn, and several outbuildings. Burns, who has used the home as a retreat and a place for creative inspiration, has meticulously restored and maintained the property, preserving its historical charm while adding modern amenities. The home features original woodwork, wide-plank floors, and a large kitchen with a fireplace. The listing highlights the home's connection to Burns' work, noting that the serene environment has influenced his documentaries. The property is listed for $2.9 million, reflecting its historical significance, the celebrity connection, and its idyllic setting in the Connecticut River Valley.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at [ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/realestate/ken-burns-new-hampshire-home.html ]

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