8 South St, Townsend, MA, 01469
About This Home
*MOTIVATED SELLER* Here's Your Chance to live alongside THE SQUANNACOOK RIVER at HISTORIC TOWNSEND HARBOR! Lovingly maintained inside & out. This New England charmer is beautifully set on 1.7 ACRE manicured grounds with Gazebo and expansive lawn ideal for pets and play-space. Tremendous curb appeal with impressive classic style and its twin end-chimney & hip-roof design. Updated features include *200 AMP Electrical*, *New Boiler (2020)*, *Recent Roof*, *Generator Connection*. The comfortable 8 Room floor plan boasts formal dining room, kitchen w/breakfast nook & pantry, formal living room, family room, 2 or 3 Bedrooms, Office & Bonus Rm, 4 Rumford fireplaces, some wide-board flooring, architectural moldings, First Floor Laundry, built-ins, some tin ceilings and a spacious screened porch, outdoor brick patio and storage shed. Carriage house used as workshop/storage. Handy to shopping area, new Starbucks and just steps to new rail trail. Title 5 Approved (3 BR Septic installed 1995)
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1803
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: First Floor,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Crawl Space,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 154
Family Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 224
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s),Bonus Room,Sitting Room,Mud Room
- Window features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Pine
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,631
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),3 or More
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,631 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 375
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 196
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 805342
- Zoning: RA3
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened,Patio,Rain Gutters,Storage,Gazebo
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water,River,Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Other (See Remarks),Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Stream,River,Frontage,Direct Access,Private
- Frontage length: 200.00
Lot
- Lot size: 1.70 Acres
- Features: Easements,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Carriage Shed,Off Street,Stone/Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4