The Grafton Inn, a historic landmark that has graced the central Massachusetts landscape for over two centuries, is on the market for $1.6 million. This venerable institution has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls since its construction in 1805 by a local shoemaker named Samuel Wood. As reported by MassLive, the current owner, These Guys Assets LLC, led by Michael Shi, is looking for a buyer for the property situated at 25 Grafton Common.
The listing highlights the building's diverse features including a restaurant on the ground floor, a function hall on the second, and a cozy seven-room inn on the top floor replete with online booking capabilities and operational systems. Despite its potential, the restaurant, known as Hunters Grille and Tap at the Grafton Inn, has been shuttered for the past two years, leaving locals to reminisce about its better days. "It was adorable," Ruth Funk, a Grafton resident, told MassLive, "Many of the residents go there. The furniture was old, almost Colonial. The food was hit or miss."
Fiscal considerations for prospective buyers have been clearly laid out in the sales listing, with the property commanding a tax bill of $16,499 for the year 2025, as found on the Coldwell Banker Realty website. The Grafton Inn is not merely a commercial enterprise, but a slice of history, being the oldest edifice at the Grafton Common, according to records from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
For investors or hospitality professionals with a vision for resurrecting a piece of historic Grafton's soul, this listing at 25 Grafton Common could be a beacon of opportunity, with its exceptional location and visibility in one of Central Massachusetts' most enviable spots. Yet in its current state, the edifice stands quiet, its windows shrouded with shades, and the once-lively Hunters Grille and Tap hollowed out. The precise future of the Grafton Inn awaits determination, much like the countless travelers who once sought respite under its roof over the past 220 years.
