Our picks: Five pretty homes with barns
Whether you want to own horses or just need a place to store things, these properties fit the bill.
In Massachusetts, barns are not always used as shelter for livestock. Owning one may mean you have more garage space or an in-law apartment.
Some barns are large, while others are more like a shed, perfect for storage.
We picked out five homes throughout the state that have barns and ranked them from the highest price per square foot to the lowest. Check them out:
33 Robinson Road, Falmouth
$749,000
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
984 square feet
$761.18 per square foot
This Cape may be small, but you’ll find quite a bit more room in the detached barn, which boasts more than 3,000 square feet of workspace across three levels, a half bath, and separate utilities. Inside the main home, there are hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a partially finished basement. It is just a short walk to the beach, the harbor, and Martha’s Vineyard ferries. The home sits on 0.36 acres.
66 Franklin St., Duxbury
$875,000
4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
2,415 square feet
$362.32 per square foot
This Federal-style home was built circa 1800. Inside, there are historic details, such as two front parlors with detailed fireplace mantels and a beamed ceiling in the kitchen. The property also offers an in-ground pool and a screened pool house. The barn can be used as a garage for cars, tools, or other items that need storing.
21 Kelseys Way, Westport
$825,000
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
2,400 square feet
$343.75 per square foot
Called Spiritwynd Farm, this more than 26-acre property includes a 10-stall barn with a residence above it. Inside the air-conditioned living area, you’ll find an open floor plan and a kitchen with sliding-glass doors that stream in natural light. Below, in the barn, there are rubber-matted stalls, a tack room, and an air-conditioned office/lounge area with a half bath.
43 Essex Road, Ipswich
$499,999
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
1,806 square feet
$276.85 per square foot
This home on 1.28 acres is set back from the road and boasts a horse barn with two stalls, private paddocks opening to a larger one, an outside wash stall, slip rails, electricity, and tack and hay rooms. The main house has an open floor plan and a master suite on the first level.
61 Main St., Northfield
$295,000
4 bedrooms, 1 bath
2,602 square feet
$113.37 per square foot
Set on 4.12 acres, this property includes a Colonial, a greenhouse, a two-bedroom apartment, large barn, and more. Inside the residence, you’ll find a country-style kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, and a parlor. There are also wide pine floors and a front porch.
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