Historic House Listings

Thomas Watters House, Circa 1880 in Massachusetts. $324,900

August 27, 2020

Such a pretty home! The Thomas Watters house was built in 1880. It is located on .44 acres in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. In love with that roof! The home has a large wrap around porch, original hardwood floors, double front doors and original fretwork. There are two sets of staircases and a screened in porch. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,808 square feet. $324,900

Contact Robin Zatony with Dowd Realty Group: 860-214-8624

From the Zillow listing:

 

Imagine being the steward of this fanciful, storybook, Queen Anne Cottage in vibrant Longmeadow & strolling tree-lined sidewalks with other beautiful antique homes! Rich with architectural detail, this 1880’s home was Thomas Watters’, an influential contributor to the town. This impressive style blends asymmetrical design with creative balance & detail – dentils, complex roof design, oriel windows in a turret, wrought-iron roof rails, elaborate carved wood trim, board & batten 2nd floor trim & a wrap-around porch. On the generous .44acres-2 handsome barns, patio under the maple & a nice-sized backyard. Step through the entrance beneath the pediment to discover the advantages of modern living with nods to history. C/A, natural gas, public utilities, a handsome new kitchen, 1st floor laundry, 2 modern bathrooms culminate in comfortable living. Tin ceilings, spindle work, built-ins, hardwood, 2 staircases, a cold storage room and a workshop remind you of historic beginnings.

 

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