278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
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278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364
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278 Main St Kingston, MA 02364

4 Beds

2 Baths

3,112 SqFt

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Sat Oct 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Sun Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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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 3,112 sqft

Price per Sqft $337

MLS Listing ID 73584417

Style Colonial,Antique

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1806

Annual Tax Amount $9,677

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 2.600 Acres

Acres 2.6

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome home to the historic Captain Adams House, an elegant 3,112 sq. ft. antique residence set on 2.6 picturesque acres extending all the way to the Jones River. Rich in character and history, this distinctive property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a living room, parlor/den, kitchen, private office, 5 fireplaces, custom built-ins, and period details throughout. A pottery studio in the basement provides additional space for creative pursuits. Outside, the expansive grounds are designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a 40' x 20' in-ground pool, detached 2-story 2-car garage/barn, screened-in gazebo, pool house, wood shed, and an outdoor patio surrounded by established gardens filled with perennials, dogwoods, and Rose of Sharon. A private wooded path winds through the rear of the property to approximately 200 feet of frontage along the Jones River, creating a peaceful waterfront retreat. The detached garage/barn and home office at the rear of the house offer exciting possibilities for future customization, including potential ADU or investment opportunities, subject to applicable approvals. Another special feature is the property's memorial flagpole, dedicated by members of the community to the previous owners, after the loss of their son in 911. The home's history is equally remarkable. Jazz trombonist, vocalist, and bandleader Pee Wee Hunt purchased the property in 1956 following a career that spanned from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Earlier, Rev. Courtland Y. DeNormandie of First Parish Church purchased the home in 1872 with his wife from Nathaniel Adams, son of original owner Captain Charles Adams, who arranged for the home's construction. Offering historic character, substantial acreage, waterfront, recreational amenities, and tremendous potential, the Captain Adams House presents a rare opportunity to reimagine an exceptional property in one of Massachusetts' great historic communities.

Location

State MA

County Plymouth

Zoning Res/Bus

Direction GPS

Rooms

Family Room Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Basement Full

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Crown Molding

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Office

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Appliance Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Gazebo, Garden

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Gas Oven

Waterfront Description Waterfront,Stream,River,Bay,Beach Ownership(Public)

View Y/N Yes

View Scenic View(s)

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 12

Garage Yes

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Foundation Granite

Sewer Private Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial, Antique

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Plymouth

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