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Enjoy living in this Folly Cove property where artist and author Virginia Lee Burton did her life's work. This delightful estate is the well-preserved subject of her children's book "The Little House" The 3.9 acre property includes a sunny farmhouse as well as a separate barn/studio, each of which have been featured in many publications. Virginia wrote her books in the studio and it is also where the Folly Cove Design Group was formed and met. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and the historic post and beam studio has a 20' granite fireplace and cathedral ceilings, providing comfort and privacy for guests. Unique features include large granite tables, benches and a cozy firepit. Granite pillars support trailing grapevines and near-by is a quarry and hiking /biking trails. Fruit and nut trees and berry bushes, as well as vegetable and flower gardens complement the yard. This is a magical property with plenty of privacy and parking that lends itself to indoor and outdoor events.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number 1901025
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Location

  • NeighborhoodLanesville
  • SubdivisionFolly Cove
  • Address1255 Washington Street
  • Building Number1255
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetWashington Street
  • TownGloucester
  • Zip01930

Property

  • Acreage3.9
  • Other Structures Guest House

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Garden
    • Guest House
    • Patio
    • Porch
    • Rain Gutters
    • Screens
    • Stone Wall
    • Storage
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,464
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,464
  • Lot Size Square Feet 169,844
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • View YN Yes

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,165,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$10,852

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Third
  • Bedroom 4 Third
  • Dining Room Main, First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First
  • Living Room Main, First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Stone / Slate

Utilities

  • Electric Generator, Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • AmenitiesWalk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach2
  • Waterfront Features Bay, Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Parking

  • Parking Spaces12
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,495,000
  • MLS Number73550282
  • Modification Date07/15/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Building

  • BasementPartial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationGranite
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
  • Property StyleFarmhouse, Cottage
  • Rooms7
  • Utilities For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Screens
  • Year Built1920
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Other

  • Date Listed07/15/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Michelle Kuppens of Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

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