Delightful Saltbox Home For Sale In Massachusetts

salt box home for sale in Massachusetts

New England Saltbox homes have a special place in the hearts of old house lovers.

And while saltbox houses are indicative of early American colonial architecture, this one was actually built in 1939.

salt box home for sale in Massachusetts

So while it’s old, it’s not like pre-Revolutionary War old.

This home is located in Northbridge, Massachusetts and is currently listed for sale at $499,000.

salt box style home in New England

This house has had the same owner for 40 years, according to the listing.

salt box style home in New England

There is something rather organic and comforting about a home that has been decorated over a period of decades, gathering knick-knacks and bric-a-brac from a lifetime of grounded nesting.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

The hardwood flooring, molding, built-in cabinetry, and wood bookshelves are original and well-preserved.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

If the wallpaper seems a little… textured, that may be because it is actually sea-grass paper.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

On the outer wall of the dining room is a long, enclosed porch, perfect for reading or just wiling away an afternoon, staring out at the birds.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

The kitchen is nothing spectacular:

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

The dated cabinetry and countertops (c. 1980s) are not quite vintage enough to be, well, vintage.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Likewise, the family room is stuck in the decade of pastel colors and paisley prints.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

But the upper floor has a timeless old-house look and feel about it, particularly in the stair landing.

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

The bedrooms are quite large for a home of this era (1939).

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Too bad we don’t get to see more of the bathroom, it looks like there may be a claw-foot tub in there:

Salt box house for sale in Massachusetts

Back outside, the saltbox home is situated on a 2-acre property with gorgeous pine trees.

salt box style home in New England

salt box style home in New England

The house fits so wonderfully into its surroundings, you would think it sprouted up from the rich New England soil!

 

Source:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/805-Hill-St_Whitinsville_MA_01588_M32111-67973

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