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Duxbury’s historic former Odd Fellows hall hits the market for $3.1M
It was once a gathering space known for the Odd Fellows’ love of plays, late-night balls, and silent movies.
One of Duxbury’s most historic properties is officially on the market.
Built in 1896 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 535 Washington St. was originally known as Mattakeesett Hall. Once a gathering space known for the Odd Fellows’ love of plays, late-night balls, and silent movies, the space served as the largest gathering hall in Duxbury. Converted into a private residence in 1975, the six-bed, four-and-a-half bath home, which measures 8,560 square feet, maintains the unique historic character of its past with the generous space and livability fit for generational living.
Located in a coveted neighborhood of Duxbury right on the water, the hall is tucked right in between Bluefish River and Snug Harbor. It boasts a striking presence due to being one of the tallest homes in Duxbury. Upon entering the Queen Anne-style home, there’s a kitchen on your left. On your right, you’ll find the remains of an old ticket booth in the wall. Enter the 2,400-square-foot great room, where 17-foot ceilings cascade overhead. Stunning sconces salvaged from a church in Duxbury hang overhead. You’ll see several steps, which are remnants of the stage, that now lead up to a wall. Behind that wall is a one-bedroom guest apartment with a deck. There’s also a full bathroom on this floor, and an elevator goes through three of the home’s floors.
On the way to the second floor, a secret door leads to a room that once housed a projection room for movies. The second floor’s great room boasts stunning curved tin ceilings that measure around 15 feet high. A gas-burning fireplace and several windows stream in natural light. The room opens up to a spacious kitchen with views of the Duxbury Bay and the beach. Stainless steel SubZero appliances are ideal for any home cook, while a large sitting area is perfect for relaxing. Step outside to the deck to enjoy the breeze off the water.
“You can see boats going by. And it’s just so enchanting. Everybody always walks through this room and then steps right out onto the deck to take it in, because so impressive,” says Leslie Mackinnon of Mackinnon and Co. at Compass, who has the listing.
In the front of the house, you’ll find two bedrooms. On the third floor, there are three bedrooms, as well as the primary bedroom suite that overlooks the water.
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“That’s where the most spectacular view is,” says Mackinnon.
It features two walk-in closets and a primary bath with a step-in shower with seating and a quartz sink.
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