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1255 Washington St, Gloucester, MA
Gloucester · MA 01930
- $1,540,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 1464
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1920
Lot size:
3.9 Acres Lot
Price per square foot:
$1,021 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, AC
About this home
Enjoy living in this Folly Cove property where artist and author Virginia Lee Burton did her life's work. This delightful estate is the well-preserved subject of her children's book The Little House The 3.9 acre property includes a sunny farmhouse as well as a separate barn/studio, each of which have been featured in many publications. Virginia wrote her books in the studio and it is also where the Folly Cove Design Group was formed and met. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and the historic post and beam studio has a 20' granite fireplace and cathedral ceilings, providing comfort and privacy for guests. Unique features include large granite tables, benches and a cozy firepit. Granite pillars support trailing grapevines and near-by is a quarry and hiking /biking trails. Fruit and nut trees and berry bushes, as well as vegetable and flower gardens complement the yard. This is a magical property with plenty of privacy and parking that lends itself to indoor and outdoor events.
Neighborhood & Transit
Lanesville
1255 Washington St, Gloucester · MA 01930
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 112 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,495,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,021
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,165,600 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $904 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,464 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Additional 912 square feet in separate studio.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Country Kitchen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Exterior Access, Dishwasher, Range, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, 3/4 Bathroom, Balcony - Exterior, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Slider, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 1464
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Central Heat, Forced Air, Individual
- Heating Zone
- 2
- Cooling
- Individual
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water, Private Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 169,844 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Cleared, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard, Shingles
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room features
- Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 3 features
- Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 4 features
- Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wood
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Michelle Kuppens
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
- MLS PIN #
- 73550282
- Disclosure
- generator; oven in studio does not work
- Disclosure
- Additional 912 square feet in separate studio.