See inside four gorgeous antique homes on the market now
In Massachusetts, there’s no dearth of history, especially on the real estate market. See inside, and search the latest listings, at realestate.boston.com.
Stepping into an antique home can offer a special connection to history. Even in updated homes, original moldings, old-fashioned chandeliers, and wood-beamed ceilings offer charm.
In Massachusetts, there’s no dearth of history, especially in the real estate market. The state has the second-oldest housing stock, after all. Here are four stunning antique homes for sale now:
$459,900
Everything old is new again at this renovated Colonial Craftsman at 3 Park St. in Greenfield. The 3,396-square-foot home was built in 1862 and has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as a new kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. There are wood floors throughout the home, save for in the bathrooms, which have also been updated. The antique style shines through in the stained glass windows in the kitchen and the intricate wood detail in the banister. The home sits on 0.19 of an acre.
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$2,498,000
Located on 1.21 acres in the historic center of Westford, the antique Georgian at 25 Main St. blends period accents with modern amenities. Built in 1830, the 6,321-square-foot home underwent renovations in 2008, which included the addition of a disabled-accessible in-law apartment, according to the listing. The double chimney and portico entrance give the home a classic Georgian look. The home has six bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a heated in-ground pool, and an exercise room.
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$4,650,000
Antique features abound in this six-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, stucco-and-stone Colonial at 59 Walnut Road in Wenham. Built in 1898, the 7,760-square-foot home sits on 24.14 acres of fields and woodlands overlooking the 15th green at Myopia Hunt Club. Inside, intricate cornices line the ceilings and the fireplace mantels (there are 11). Numerous pillars and arched, cased openings add an Italian Renaissance touch. Outside, the heated in-ground pool and limestone cabana confirm the home’s opulence. The property also offers two detached garages and a carriage house with parking for three vehicles, seven horse stalls, and a three-bedroom apartment.
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$329,000
This home at 39 Bellevue Ave. in Springfield offers four bedrooms and 1.5 baths in the heart of the city’s Forest Park Heights Historic District. The 3,200-square-foot Colonial has a glass-paned mudroom that opens into the foyer. The kitchen and the family, living, dining, and sitting rooms occupy the first floor. Take the grand, curving front staircase or the back staircase to the second floor. There are wood floors and white, wood, and cream-colored moldings throughout. The living room features an antique-style fireplace. The home sits on 0.30 of an acre and comes with a two-car garage.
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