Salem's historic Joseph Story House, an early 19th-century Federal-style gem nestled at 26 Winter Street, has hit the market, with an asking price of $2.6 million, as announced in a listing on newburyport.homes. This storied mansion, which once hosted luminaries and has connections to Harvard Law School's founding father, promises a blend of luxury and history, not to mention an environmentally conscious update that includes geothermal systems and a nod from Architectural Digest.
Spanning 6,897 square feet, this secluded abode, constructed in 1811, boasts 13 rooms with modern upgrades such as a chef's kitchen complete with a Wolf double oven and a 6-burner range, in addition to two Viking Sub-Zero refrigerators, as reported by Boston.com. "Once you’re inside the compound, you do not feel like you’re in the heart of Salem; it’s really an oasis," Rick Zaniboni of The Zaniboni Luxury Group – RE/MAX BENTLEY’S, mentioned, emphasizing the property's privacy despite its central location.
The house also features a primary bedroom suite that defines comfort with elegant built-in cabinetry, a fireplace, and a private balcony from where the world once viewed through Justice Joseph Story's eyes can still be savored, according to imagery offered by newburyport.homes. A four-level elevator and a versatile basement space along with an attached brick carriage house that serves as a media room with office space ideal for home-working setups, present an appeal to those accustomed to both historic charm and contemporary comfort.
Further enhancing its versatility, the property is legally recognized as a three-family residence, with separate guest suites boasting their own entrances from Oliver Street, making it a flexible living arrangement or an investment opportunity, according to a listing referenced in Boston.com. Privacy is not compromised, as mature landscaping surrounds the mansion, and a cobblestone pathway leads to a fountain that together create an oasis in the midst of a bustling historic city center.
