Located on the north side of Route 11, one mile west of the village of Andover, this easement is a gateway property to Andover along a major east/west route. It protects the rural character of the area, being primarily forested, but includes open fields - protecting habitat for deer, moose, bear, turkey, woodland birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mussels and insects as well as protecting high quality forest soils. The protection of this property aids in the conservation of habitat for a species of special concern, a state threatened, and a state endangered species.

The property is listed as a Supporting Landscape by the Quabbin to Cardigan Partnership. This property protects 2,263 feet along Cold Brook, a perennial stream which flows into the Blackwater River. Public access for pedestrian activities is allowed.

On August 2, 2013 the Gross family transferred ownership of this property to Christopher Walton and Elisabeth Parent. Consistent with all properties protected by Ausbon Sargent, though ownership has changed and the use may be different, all conditions of the easement agreement will remain the same. The current owners are managing the property for equestrian uses.

You can read about the Gross family's five siblings, Donna, Donald, Russ, Richard and Ray, in the Winter 2010 edition of Chatter.