MLS #: 2740822

Property Summary:

Built around 1812-1823 this 4-5 bedroom Federal style Colonial is located in the East Derry Historic District. It was formerly the James Thom store, then converted into a residence and sold to the First Parish Church in 1873 for $1. It was used as the Parsonage for over 100 years. Sitting on a .39 acre lot with mature trees it retains all of it's antique charm. Coming up the paved driveway you'll notice the white painted narrow clapboard siding and the handsome front porch. The roof was replace in 2004 and many of the window have their original hand blown glass. Entering the front door you step onto the foyer and immediately in front of you is the elegant staircase. To your right is the living room(15x19) with hardwood floor, chair rail and closet. To your left is the dining room(14x15)with hardwood floor, chandelier and built in hutch. Toward the rear is the large kitchen(13x17) with vinyl floor, painted wood cabinets, electric range, refrigerator, double stainless steel sink, ceiling fan and pantry with swinging bar style doors. Off the kitchen is the small foyer from the side entrance with vinyl floor. In the rear of the house is the study/den(15x20)with built in shelves and door to the backyard. There is a 60 amp subpanel in the room as well. Up the hallway is a 1/4 bath (toilet only)with vinyl floor and tilt in window and the rear staircase to the second floor. Upstairs you find the master bedroom(15x17) with wide pine floor, ceiling fan and closet. The other four bedrooms(16x15, 13x17, 13x10, 9x8)all have wide pine floors and small closets. There is a full bath as well with vinyl floor, tub/shower and corner sink. There is a scuttle to the attic which has plenty of fiberglass insulation. The full basement is unfinished with concrete floor and contains the oil fueled Weil-Mclain boiler, sump pump and 100 amp electric circuit breaker. The home has a solid granite stone foundation and post & beam wood frame construction. The roof was replaced in 2004 and a new concrete chambered septic system with 1500 gallon tank was installed in 1994. This home is full of charm and character. Call today for a showing or for more information