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6 Water St Ipswich, MA 01938
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,255,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,672 sqft
Price per Sqft $341
MLS Listing ID 73100512
Sold Date 05/25/23
Style Antique
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1640
Annual Tax Amount $12,716
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.340 Acres
Acres 0.34
Property Description
The iconic Preston-Foster House, a First Period home dating back as early as 1640, is proudly sited on an oversized lot along the banks of the Ipswich River. The house has been carefully restored, preserved, and continuously improved over the 60+ years children’s book illustrator Ed Emberley and his wife Barbara have been its stewards. The historic details of the home are fascinating, and the character of the home is undeniable – it is clearly a place that inspired creativity. The house features period details such as heavy chamfered framing, massive summer beams, unpainted horizontal feather-edged paneling and a Beverly Ell alongside many later details including a two-story rear addition and a recent creation of a luxurious first-floor primary suite. The gardens have been professionally designed and maintained, the windows, cedar shake roof and systems have been replaced. Enjoy unobstructed river views, just moments from the Town Wharf, downtown, the MBTA and Crane Beach.
Location
State MA
County Essex
Zoning IR
Direction Green Street to Water Street
Rooms
Family Room Flooring - Wood
Basement Partial, Concrete, Unfinished
Primary Bedroom Level First
Dining Room Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Kitchen Island
Interior
Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Appliance Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry First Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Professional Landscaping, Garden
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Waterfront false
Waterfront Description Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Roof Type Shake
Parking Type Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Flood Plain
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Winthrop
Middle Schools Ipswich
High Schools Ipswich
Others
Senior Community false
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Bought with Monahan Barker Team • LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
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