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498 Old County Road Westport, MA 02790
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,466 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $465,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,466 sqft
Price per Sqft $188
MLS Listing ID 72631314
Sold Date 02/26/21
Style Antique
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1790
Annual Tax Amount $2,810
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.260 Acres
Acres 0.26
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The CAPTAIN JOHN GIFFORD HOUSE, circa 1775, at the Head of Westport; rich in history, a diverse settlement in days gone by! At the headwaters of tidal Westport river amidst like antique houses, this 3/4 rustic Georgian on a quarter acre offers a colorful past. 3 BR's, 2 BA's. The 2466 sf house, gutted in the 1980's when sheet rock replaced lathe & plaster, retains its early charm boasting 6 fireplaces two of which function, 12 over 12 windows grace front facade, wide board floors, front & back staircases. Formal dining w/fireplace, sitting & reading rooms, two offices. A courtyard beckons w/brick patio, grapevine adorned pergola; prolific apple trees, blackberry bushes, herb garden. 200 amps service, security system, natural gas. Huge antique barn & your very own 3-seater outhouse complete the picture. Claim a bench at the Head store renowned for its doughnuts and bemuse happenings at the Head, water views or better yet, drop in your kayak. WOW!
Location
State MA
County Bristol
Zoning Res
Direction Route 88 south to 2nd light. Left on Old County Road.
Rooms
Basement Partial, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Concrete
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Interior
Interior Features Home Office, Wired for Sound
Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 6
Appliance Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees, Garden
Community Features Highway Access
Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Foundation Stone, Granite
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Private
Architectural Style Antique
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