1770 Farmhouse in Essex, Massachusetts - $700k

Massachusetts
Written By Vincenzo Milella

Warm Farmhouse for sale in Essex, Massachusetts. Built in 1770, six fireplaces, several updates, unique floor plan with two staircases, four bedrooms. $700,000.

1770 Farmhouse Essex Massachusetts - front view
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House overview

This quintessential four-bedroom circa 1770 Essex farmhouse envelops you in warmth and invites your guests to stay a while.

  • Put a rocking chair on the covered porch, enjoy one of the 6 fireplaces, or entertain in the paneled dining room.

  • The library/office has the potential to be a first-floor bedroom with an attached bath.

  • A unique floor plan and two separate staircases flow perfectly for every lifestyle.

  • The large two-and-a-half-story antique barn will sing to your soul - the possibilities are endless.

Let the magic begin. Renovate, restore, or expand. The seller is in the process of installing a new septic system. Crane Beach, Conomo Point, Chebacco Lake, Essex River Marina, Commuter Rail, and major routes are all a short drive away!

Features

  • New standing seam metal roof system house and barn - 2014.

  • Mass save insulation and improvements - 2017.

  • Chimney caps / chimney repointing / chimney waterproofing / top mount dampers - 2017.

  • Seller to install Title V 4BR septic system.

  • Glorious farmers porch.

  • 6 fireplaces.

  • Dining room with exposed beams and French doors to the yard.

  • Leaf guard gutter system - 2015.

House details

  • Bedrooms: 4

  • Bathrooms: 2

  • Interior area: 2,230 sqft

  • Lot size: 0.64 acres

  • Year built: 1770

  • Style: Farmhouse

  • State: Massachusetts

  • Price: $700,000

  • Photos and info: 42AppleStreet

  • Contact: Kristal Pooler, Churchill Properties. Tel: (978) 764-4506

  • Address: 42 Apple St, Essex, MA 01929

 

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Vincenzo Milella

Vincenzo is a digital publisher and historical housing archivist who has dedicated over five years to documenting historic American architecture. As the founder of Old Houses USA, he collaborates with a network of over 900 realtors to source, archive, and catalog the unique stories of featured properties. Learn more about this independent curation project on the About Us page. You can also follow Old Houses USA on Google for new property updates.

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