Federal charms in Charlestown
It’s impossible to know what the original residents of 81 Warren St. in Charlestown envisioned 212 years into the future. Known as the Benjamin Fisk House, the 1808 Federal-style residence was built for a very different world and way of life, but a few things have stood the test of time. More than two centuries later, Federal architecture hasn’t lost an ounce of charm, the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace is still pretty great, and the wide plank wood flooring that’s so in vogue right now has apparently been cool since Thomas Jefferson. Situated squarely in Charlestown’s iconic gas light district, the residence is quintessentially Bostonian, updated where updates were needed while maintaining elements that keep the thread of history running.
There’s an inherent rustic vibe to historic homes from this era that instantly feels like home. Far from the often cold minimalism of newer construction, the home is as comforting as a favorite storybook, especially on the first floor, comprised of a formal dining room, living room and a sweet eat-in kitchen, all with wood-burning fireplaces. In the dining room, the wainscoting, molding and window shutters come together in this holidaymeal-ready gathering space. The living room gets its coziness from the dark wood plank-and-beam ceiling and period woodwork.
Four bedrooms, two on the second floor, and two on the third floor, round out the home’s almost 2,800 square feet. The master bedroom, located on the second floor, enjoys a separate dressing area and a nicely renovated bathroom.
Seasoned Boston-area house hunters know that Charlestown residences (and residents) often deal with two drawbacks: lack of outdoor space and lack of parking. Not with 81 Warren St. Owners have a deeded garage spot waiting for them two blocks away, exclusive access to a picturesque cobblestone garden, as well as rights to use a lush off-street yard, shared with just two other residences.
To learn more about the home or to schedule a private showing, contact Grace Bloodwell with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 617-512-4939.