The nuts and bolts
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2,000 square feet
.42 acres
House proud
Built in 1890, this village Victorian is on the market for the first time in 30 years. Generous light, high ceilings and a nuanced lived-in feel give this home old-school charm and appeal.
“This is a long-time owner, who has lived here full time for 25 years, has loved and taken care of the home, which makes this very special,” says Mary Slattery, the Corcoran agent representing the listing. “The owner is European and loves this classic feel of the home, and the sensibility of the owner matches the sensibility of the home.”
What’s the plan?
The front of the home features a semi-wraparound “rocking chair porch” with pretty carved railings. The foyer hallway provides entrance into the living and dining rooms, and a 154-square-foot bedroom adjacent to a full bathroom. The almost perfectly square living room of 156 square feet features 7-foot, 10-inch ceilings and wide entryways. Three bedrooms and a home office or flexible bonus room occupy the second floor, each room having a closet and all sharing the full bathroom accessible in the hallway. Additional storage in a 6 x 12-foot closet in the basement and in the walkup attic with a ceiling height of seven feet, two inches.
What’s cooking?
The 189-square-foot kitchen features the original decorative tin ceiling and is anchored by a propane-fueled Heartland stove, fitting with the period character of the house and is in use by the owner. Butcher block counters match the warm and homey feel of the kitchen, with its wainscoting and wood cabinets. Wood-finished French doors open to the back deck.
What else?
The original plank wood floors are in place throughout. The former garage is now used as a garden/tool shed and should the next owner install a pool, would be a feasible conversion to a pool house, says Slattery. The back yard has been cultivated over the years with Lilac bushes, and other flowering trees and shrubs.
Amenities and more
- Outdoor shower
- Large yard
- Adaptable 17 x 12 outbuilding with a pergola
One cool thing (or two)
The current lot was, at one time, two lots that have since been merged. Because of that, and its size, the property actually has two addresses: 74 Franklin, as its currently known, and 103 Hampton St.
Agent’s callout
“Finding a lot this size in Sag Harbor Village is rare and finding it has a home that has been so well maintained makes it even more special,” Slattery says. “There is a lot of pride of ownership in this house and it shows. I have listed and sold a lot of historic houses and it’s always a pleasure to show a house like this.”
Location, location, location
Located in the historic district, the home is close to iconic sites such as the Old Whalers Church of Sag, Sag Harbor Historical Museum: The Annie Cooper Boyd House, the Sag Harbor Whale House and Old Fort. It is also in proximity to dining, art galleries and shopping. Haven’s Beach is .5 miles away.
Details
The home at 74 Franklin Ave., lists for $2,595,000 and the details can be seen here.
