Gorgeous Antique in the Heart of Fairhaven Center

Come tour this gorgeous, restored, pre-Victorian antique in the heart of Fairhaven's historic village area. This 3,895 square foot home, built in 1880, is situated in a prime village location on a 5,679 square foot lot. It has 12 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. There is also a large, walk-up attic on the third floor that could possibly be converted to additional living space or an apartment.

Enter the first floor through a covered porch to find a large dining room and a large double-parlor with a marble fireplace. Also on the first floor, are a bedroom, a large, updated, eat-in kitchen, pantries, another bedrooms that is currently being used as an office, and a full bath. French doors lead from the kitchen area out to a large deck. Upstairs is a huge master suite with another working fireplace and master bath. Also find a large family room, two more bedrooms, a laundry room, and another full bath.

This house has front and rear staircases, a huge, full basement, a 2-car garage, and a fenced-in, rear yard. Windows have been replaced with 10-over-10's. Beautiful oak floors run throughout the house. Gracious floor plan for easy entertaining. Prime village location. Views of stately Romanesque buildings and town square.

Located in the heart of historic Fairhaven Village, this home is a short walk to active fishing piers, marinas, the town hall, library, middle school, high school, two parks, beaches, tennis courts, bicycle path, restaurants, shopping, four churches, and much more. Fairhaven's deep-water harbor is one of the safest and most protected harbors on the Eastern Seaboard. It is a short sail to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cuttyhunk, Newport, or the wide-open Atlantic. The home is also close to shopping, the New Bedford National Whaling Historic Park, about 14 National Historic Districts, and the ports, beaches, and golf courses of South Dartmouth, Westport, Mattapoisett, and Marion.

By car, Fairhaven is one hour south of Boston (and Logan Airport), 30 minutes from the Cape Cod bridges, 30 minutes from Providence and Newport, Rhode Island, and 40 minutes from T.F. Green International Airport. Drive to Manhattan in about three-and-a-half hours.

This home must be seen to be appreciated. It is a great value! Where can you buy an extremely solidly built, 3,895 square foot, elegant mansion, with potential, additional apartment within walking distance of the sea, and situated in a picturesque historic setting? Invite friends down to stay, eat lobster and quahogs, and spend the afternoon boating or antiquing.