A former 18th century tavern is listed for $1.2 million in Hopkinton
Located just steps from the Boston Marathon starting line, the old soul at 5 East Main Street might go unnoticed amid all the commotion that Marathon Monday brings to Hopkinton.
Located just steps from the Boston Marathon starting line, the old soul at 5 East Main Street might go unnoticed amid all the commotion that Marathon Monday brings to Hopkinton.
A small plaque out front reveals the property was built “circa 1745,” and it’s certainly seen a few lives since then, including as the Stone Tavern and the Valentine Inn.
“Many meetings and social events were held in the large ballroom with a cove ceiling on the second floor,” and “… the tavern long continued to be a popular meeting spot for social events,” James F. Ward noted in his book The Common Uncommon: Stories of the Past Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
These days, it’s a single-family residence with some unparalleled space for entertaining guests. The home is now listed for sale at $1,200,000, and it features five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 5,996 square feet on more than 2 acres of land.
The interior has undergone extensive renovations. The kitchen features high-end appliances, along with cork floors, custom birch and cherry cabinetry, a large island, and one of the eight fireplaces in the home. There’s room for seating in the kitchen, although a separate dining area also connects to the living room.
In the living room, you’ll find a fireplace, coffered ceiling, and crown molding. The master bedroom is spacious with a fireplace and plenty of room for seating, and the master bath features a glass shower and grey subway tile.
Throughout the home, you’ll find modern updates as well as throwbacks, such as a tavern with a taproom plus a ballroom with a barrel ceiling, which both can be used for entertaining.
The handsome exterior still features granite stone that came from the local Ash Street quarry, according to the Hopkinton Historical Commission. Other outdoor amenities include a tennis court, gardens, and a multiple-car garage.
“I think that the room that I will miss the most is the tavern with the large fireplace,” said Austin Spang, who has owned the home with his wife, Linda, since 2006. “On snowy days, I’ve built roaring fires in the tavern fireplace and settled in to watch it snow while I worked or read a book or just relaxed.”
He also noted that they have also held holiday, birthday, and anniversary celebrations in the tavern space.
“This house handles large parties with ease,” Spang said.
See inside 5 East Main Street:
Kimberly J. Foemmel of Foemmel Fine Homes is the listing agent. Her website is FoemmelFineHomes.com.
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