$3,056,000
5
Beds
5/1
Baths
5,150
Living Area
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Property Description
Welcome to 56 Central Street. Standing prominently in the heart of Andover on one of the Globe’s “Best Streets in Greater Boston,” the George Abbott House is a stunning RENOVATED 1796 Georgian-style estate on 2.32 private acres. In addition to the residence, this property features a restored circa1660 Granary, now a two-car garage, and a restored circa1850 Dutch barn. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, this gracious 5000+ sf home blends modern luxury with historic charm. Perfect for entertaining, the newly renovated and expanded chef’s kitchen, butler's pantry, bar, 3/4 bath, mudroom and patio integrate seamlessly with the original floor plan which was meticulously restored/updated in 2004 and 2017 to historic specifications. Period details include 8 fireplaces, soaring ceilings, Victorian millwork, wrap around screen/sun porch, original wide plank flooring, “Indian” shutters, and countless others. Minutes to Phillips Academy and downtown Andover, and only 20 miles north of Boston.
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Highlights
- Acres: 2
- Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial, Georgian
- Year Built: 1796
- Cooling: Central Air
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 12
- Status: Active
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Decorative Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, 3/4 Bath, Den, Home Office, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Sun Room
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Owner
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry
- Fireplaces: 8
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Level
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: Sra
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Off Street
- Covered Parking Spaces: 8
- Security Features: Security System
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,931,500
- Taxes: $24,878
- Tax Year: 2024
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