1255 Washington Street,Gloucester, MA 01930
Gloucester, MA 01930
Description
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.
Details
| MLS # | 73550282 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1920 |
| Days On Site | 72 |
| Listing Provided By | Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly | Michelle Kuppens |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,464 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | R 80 |
| Acreage | 3.90 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 7 |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Central, Forced Air, Oil |
| Window Features | Storm Window(s), Screens |
| Appliances | Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden, Guest House, Stone Wall |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Foundation Details | Granite, Irregular |
| Lot Features | Cleared, Gentle Sloping |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Electric | Generator, Circuit Breakers |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 10852 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1165600 |
| Tax Block | 0008 |
| Tax Lot | 0000 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Tax Map Number | 0148 |
Location
| Community Features | Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
Area Information
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| City | Gloucester |
| Zip Code | 01930 |
| Area | Lanesville |
| Community Name | Folly Cove |
| Listing VS Median (in Folly Cove) | |
Price: $1,495,000 low | high Med: $1,495,000 sqft: 1,464 low | high Med: 1,464 $ / sqft: $1,021 low | high Med: $1,021 On site: 72 low | high Med: 72 | |
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| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| City | Gloucester |
| Zip Code | 01930 |
| Area | Lanesville |
| Community Name | Folly Cove |
| Listing VS Median (in Folly Cove) | |
Price: $1,495,000 low | high Med: $1,495,000 sqft: 1,464 low | high Med: 1,464 $ / sqft: $1,021 low | high Med: $1,021 On site: 72 low | high Med: 72 | |
