Listing IDMDDO2000780
Sold For$625,000
Price/SqFt$177.73
StatusCLOSED
Sold Date1/28/2022
Bedrooms6
Total Baths4
Full Baths4
SqFt
3,798
Acres
0.270
CountyDorchester
SubdivisionWEST END HISTORIC DISTRICT
Year Built1790
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeDetached
This gem of a house presents superbly as one approaches 118 from the storied cobblestoned street of High. Built in 1790 by Dr. William Robertson and his wife Henriette, who inherited the land from her Father, Dr. William Van Murray, the house originally contained 20 rooms. Captain James C. Leonard purchased the building in 1892, and converted the 20 rooms into a hotel known as "The Leonard House".
The Leonard House was widely acclaimed amongst travelers arriving at Long Wharf [located at the end of High Street] on sailing vessels and steamboats.
In 1906, the house was divided by Captain Leonard into 2 residences and the left half was moved 15 feet from 120 High to 118 High Street where it remains today. Historically significant, yet rich in charm and comfort, this home
is a fabulous entertaining venue. The lavishly-trimmed front porch provides wonderful views of iconic High Street, while the back porch, overlooking gorgeous back gardens, provides sweeping vistas of the Harbor.
The existing broad staircase, with walnut posts and bannisters, once allowed for women to descend gracefully in their hoop skirts, while the gentlemen waited patiently in the grand drawing rooms. The house boasts 10 foot ceilings on the first floor along with elaborate trim, magnificent doors and beautiful fireplaces throughout. There is a full bath on the first floor so a primary ensuite could be accommodated on the first floor if so desired. The second floor showcases 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a family room or study. The third floor is complete with 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a den or library as well as a storage room.
This glorious, grand old house is awaiting a new steward to continue to protect and guide it through the 21st century.
County
Dorchester
Price/SqFt
177.73
Property Sub Type
Detached
Property Type
Residential
Subdivision
WEST END HISTORIC DISTRICT
Year Built
1790
Zoning
R-3
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Basement
yes
Basement Type
Daylight, Partial
Bathrooms Count Main Level
1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1
2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2
1
Bathrooms Full Main Level
1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1
2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2
1
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1
4
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2
2
Below Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source
Assessor
Central Air
no
Cooling Type
Window Unit(s)
Heating
yes
Heating Type
Radiator
Levels Count
4
Living Area SqFt Source
Assessor
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 6
Total Below Grade SqFt Source
Assessor
Total SqFt
3798
Total SqFt Source
Assessor
Architectural Style
Manor
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Aluminum Siding
Cooling Fuel
Electric
Electric Service
200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features
Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Foundation Details
Crawl Space, Slab, Brick/Mortar
Garage
no
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Horses
no
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot SqFt
11578
New Construction
no
Other Structures
Above Grade, Below Grade
Pool
No Pool
Sewer Septic
Public Sewer
Tidal Water
no
Type of Parking
On Street
Utilities
Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Access
no
Water Body Name
Cambridge Creek
Water Body Type
River
Water Oriented
yes
Water Source
Public
Water View
no
Condo/Co-op Association
no
Country
US
HOA
no
In City Limits
yes
Municipality
Cambridge
School District Name
DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source
Listing Agent
Senior Community
no
Waterfront
no
Accessibility Features
None
Days on Market
56
Historic
yes
Land Use Code
110
Municipal Trash
yes
Property Manager
N
Story List
Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Year Assessed
2021
Year Built Source
Estimated
Acceptable Financing
Conventional, Cash, FHA, VA
Association Recreation Fee
N
Automatically Update Tax Values
yes
Buyer Financing
VA
Contingency Type
Financing Approval, Home Inspection
Ground Rent Exists
no
Ownership Interest
Fee Simple
Possession
Settlement
Riparian Rights
no
Sale Type
Standard
Tax Annual Amount
4695
Tax Assessed Value
251233
Tax Data Updated
no
Tax Lot
11
Tax Total Finished SqFt
3798
Tax Year
2021
Vacation Rental
no
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© 2024 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Listing courtesy of Compass. Data last updated on Friday, March 29th, 2024 04:23:17 AM.
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