Community Corner
Real Estate Spotlight: The Benjamin Thompson House
Thompson Square was named after a former resident of this historic home, which was built in 1875, nominated for an award given by HGTV, and is on the market at $1,495,000.
This week we're shining our Real Estate Spotlight on The Benjamin Thompson House.
Not only is it a well-maintained historic home with 4 fireplaces and a fieldstone foundation, it was recently nominated for a "Historic Homes" Doory Award from Home and Garden Television, who say they give Doorys to "America’s most outstanding homes for sale."
Here are the details, from realtor Candice Macoul:
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The Benjamin Thompson House: 119 Main St, List Price: $1,495,000
"Stately, historically significant Federal Period home, meticulously restored and ideally located in walking distance to downtown Boston. Many recent state of the art improvements, including media room and custom sound system. Magnificent professionally landscaped gardens, fenced patio and potting shed. Grand proportioned rooms with four sprawling bedrooms, two full, and two half beautifully appointed baths. French Country inspired eat in kitchen with pro appliances. Incl. 2 car parking."
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The House was also included in the book "Charlestown: Footsteps Through History" by Ruth Sigler, and a scan of the page the home is mentioned on is attached to this article.
The property's online listing can be viewed by clicking here, and Candice Macoul, the owner and broker of Re/Max Luxury Living and realtor in charge of this listing, can be reached for business inquiries about this property at recandice@aol.com or 617-227-7007. For reference, The Benjamin Thompson House's MLS ID is 71349751.