$799,900
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,146
Living Area
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Property Description
The Pound Keeper’s Cottage (c. 1775), in the village of Russells Mills, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is for sale – the second time since 1958. This country house retreat, cosseted by meadow and woodland, is complemented by the coastal estates, conservation lands, and historic farms, which are so evocative of the New England landscape. Its proximity to Boston, Providence, and NYC makes it an ideal getaway or a full-time residence. Vintage features include painted, old-growth flooring, exposed ceiling beams, panel doors with period hardware, and historic mantelpieces. The interior offers a sitting room, dining room, a bathroom with tub, and a well-appointed kitchen. The second-floor features two bedrooms with an adjacent home office. Improvements include a new roof with wooden gutters and copper drainpipes, a Roth stainless steel oil tank, and an updated heating/AC system. With its historic provenance, this significant home is an exceptional offering.
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Highlights
- Acres: 1
- Cooling: Ductless
- Parking Spots: 3
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 5
- Status: Active
- Area: Russell Mills
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial, Antique
- Year Built: 1775
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Level
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Actual, Certified Historic
- Zoning: Srb
- Basement: Full
- Exclusions: All Antique Garden Ornaments & Furniture, Antique Buffet In Kitchen, Dining Room Chandelier
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
- Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Private Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $398,600
- Tax Year: 2024
- Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
- Taxes: $3,691
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