$1,988,000
Beds: 10
Baths: 9 full, 1 half
Sqft: 4,743
Sqft lot: 38,387
Acre lot: 0.88
36 Days On Market

Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Nancy Hamel.

Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1878
Days On Website: 36
Second Chance to own a piece of Amherst History. This Victorian home located across the street from the historic Emily Dickinson Homestead. Steeped in history and lovingly restored this home has many original details. Currently run as a Bed & Breakfast, however, would be an incredible HOME. Gracious front foyer to greet guests. Grand living room and large dining room both sporting fireplaces allow gracious entertaining. Original butler's pantry connects dining room with kitchen. Cooks kitchen with six burner gas stove, counter bar, quartz countertops and pantry with two washers & dryers. First floor has two bedrooms suites that could be converted into shared living areas. Second floor sports six bedrooms and all but one have en suite baths Top floor, former maid's quarters, has two bedrooms, sitting room, a full bath with tub & large attic storage area. Home has central A/C, and natural gas heat. Come live in the grandeur of yesteryear with todays modern conveniences.

Features

Kitchen

  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 228
  • Features: "Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Kitchen Island", "Breakfast Bar / Nook", "Cabinets - Upgraded", "Exterior Access", "Washer Hookup", "Gas Stove", "Peninsula", "Lighting - Pendant"
  • Length: 19
  • Width: 12

Property Access

  • Accessibility Features: "No"
  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater", "Range", "Dishwasher", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Dryer", "Range Hood", "Other"

Basement

  • Basement: "Full", "Partially Finished", "Walk-Out Access", "Interior Entry", "Garage Access", "Concrete", "Unfinished"

Bathrooms

  • 9 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 9.5 total bathrooms
  • 10 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms

Second Bedroom

  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15

Third Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 285
  • Length: 19
  • Width: 15

Fourth Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 240
  • Length: 16
  • Width: 15

Building

  • Building Area Total: 4743
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame"
  • Living Area: 4743
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1878

Community

  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Park", "House of Worship", "Private School", "Other"

Cooling

  • Cooling: "Central Air", "Ductless"
  • Cooling Included

Doors

  • Features: "Storm Door(s)"

Dining Room

  • Features: "Flooring - Wood"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 280
  • Length: 20
  • Width: 14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: "Permeable Paving", "Porch", "Porch - Screened", "Rain Gutters", "Storage", "Professional Landscaping", "Screens", "Garden", "Other"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch", "Screened"

Fireplaces

  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Dining Room", "Living Room", "Master Bedroom"

Floors

  • Flooring: "Wood", "Tile", "Carpet", "Flooring - Wood", "Laminate"

Foundation

  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Brick/Mortar"

Garage

  • 1 garage space
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Included

Heating

  • Heating: "Central", "Hot Water", "Natural Gas", "Fireplace(s)", "Fireplace"
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: "Bathroom - 3/4", "Closet", "Bedroom", "Sitting Room", "Walk-up Attic", "High Speed Internet", "Other"

Laundry

  • Features: "First Floor", "Electric Dryer Hookup"

Lot

  • Lot Features: "Corner Lot", "Level", "Other"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.88
  • Lot Size Area: 0.88
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38387
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 3009655

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 408
  • Length: 24
  • Width: 17

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: "Bathroom - 3/4", "Flooring - Hardwood"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 240
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 16

Parking

  • Parking Features: "Under", "Storage", "Garage Faces Side", "Off Street", "Driveway"
  • Parking Total: 8
  • 1 covered space
  • Open Parking

Property

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: 2F-5F

Roof

  • Roof: "Slate", "Rubber"

Schools

  • High School: Arhs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Middle

Sewer

  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14625
  • Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Electric: "Circuit Breakers", "200+ Amp Service", "Other (See Remarks)"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range", "for Electric Dryer"
  • Water Source: "Public"

Windows

  • Window Features: "Storm Window(s)", "Screens"

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