1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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John J. Dean Jr.

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1255 Washington Street Gloucester, MA 01930

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,464 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,464 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,021

Subdivision Folly Cove

MLS Listing ID 73550282

Style Farmhouse,Cottage

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1920

Annual Tax Amount $10,852

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 3.900 Acres

Acres 3.9

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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.

Location

State MA

County Essex

Area Lanesville

Zoning R 80

Direction First rotary to Washington Street

Rooms

Basement Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access

Kitchen Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliance Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden, Guest House, Stone Wall

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility

Utilities Available for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup

Waterfront Description Bay,Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)

View Y/N Yes

View Scenic View(s)

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 14

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Cleared, Gentle Sloping

Foundation Granite, Irregular

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public, Private

Architectural Style Farmhouse, Cottage

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

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