MA
Essex
Gloucester
01930
1255 Washington Street
1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
42
$1,495,000

Home Details for 1255 Washington Street

Price
$1,495,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Square feet
1464
Year built
1920
Lot size acres
3.9
County
Essex
Total rooms
7
Garage
2
Basement
Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
MLS Listing#
73550282
Property 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.

Property Features
  • Basement
    • Partial
    • Interior Entry
    • Sump Pump
    • Concrete
    • Unfinished
  • Heating Information
    • Central
    • Forced Air
    • Oil
    • Zoned
  • Parking
    • Paved
    • Detached
    • Off Street
  • Waterfront and Water Access
    • Ocean Front
  • Cooling Information
    • None
  • Water Features
    • Public
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