5 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970

Gracious & manageable 5 BR Federal townhouse, remarkably preserved & respectfully improved over the owners’ custodianship. Large vestibule leads to the EH w/lovely staircase, showcasing classic federal detail. Elegantly proportioned LR & DR, w/original interior shutters, gas & wood fireplaces. Graceful carved arches connect the rooms. Sunny kitchen w/gas fireplace opens to the deck & garden. 1/2 bath rounds out this floor. Downstairs family/playroom w/original kitchen fireplace & beehive oven(!), a utility work room, a sunny laundry room & a full bath. Upstairs, 5 BR’s, an office & 2 baths spread over 2 floors. Breathtaking grounds; a brick driveway, extravagant hardscaping, 2 fountains, & a restored antique barn, suitable for a car, (currently used for storage). A well insulated house, with new & restored windows, central air, 4 zone hot water heat, on-demand hot water, new wiring & plumbing throughout. A grand turnkey house moments from downtown Salem & the train station!