What once drew horses now draws
eager home buyers from all over the world. The American Carriage
House is a rare real estate gem and a special find for anyone with
an appreciation for seasoned beauty.
The genius of the good ol
patriot, these once essential outbuildings were originally built to
store horse-drawn carriages, along with the tack and supplies that
were required for their regular upkeep and maintenance. Typically
carriage homes found in the city are simple in design and small in
stature, while those remaining on the countryside can be
magnificently detailed and grandiose. Although most homeowners have
ditched the horse and buggy, these special structures still stand
to provide antique aficionados a perfect space to make modern magic
within historic walls.
Some of the oldest of these
extraordinary structures can be found in our very own, richly
historic cities, Cambridge and Somerville.
At
44 Walker Street lies perhaps one of the most brilliant gems in
Cambridge: a newly renovated 19th century brick mansion with its
own carriage house. This home, built in 1880, retains playful
Victorian detail on the outside while providing lavishly
comfortable living space on the inside. However, the jewel in the
crown is the detached carriage house located at the rear of the
peaceful and private yard…offering a separate space for work or
family, a full bathroom, and a stunning loft.
30 Warren Ave is home to another one of these hidden beauties:
a two-story carriage house, constructed in 1871, believed to be one
of the oldest in Somerville. Teeming with original details, such as
wide board oak floors, pocket doors, blown-glass door knobs, and
bay windows, the 2,976 square-foot home is as full of beauty and
history as its horse-housing counterpart.
Contact Laura Palumbo-Hanson
for additional information on these two special homes at
laura.palumbohanson@sothebysrealty.com. She can provide more details on each of the
homes special stories.