57 E Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

Historic building and home in Hancock, NY, Circa 1882This historic building sits on .4 acre corner lot in the heart of the village across from Town Square. The building and property currently include three residential units, and a downtown residential/business zoned space. There are two residential units in the main building and a separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath, ranch style home with an attached two-car garage. The property has been owned by the same family since 1864 with the main building constructed after a village fire in 1882.There is a business-zoned, 600 square foot space, facing main street. Over the years the building housed a general store, pool hall, doctor's office and a real estate office. It was recently renovated into a private library by the owner and can easily be separated from the main house by a connecting door The library renovations include custom floor to ceiling bookshelves with a fireplace, and restoration of the original tin ceiling. This space is ideal for a business office or retail space and includes a half bath.There are two residential units in the main building. One is two floors ,5 BR/2 bath. The first floor includes a large front porch, kitchen, bedroom, 40x12 living/dining room, full bath and the library (adds a half bath). The second floor has 4 bedrooms and a full bath. The second residential unit has been used for years as an in-law suite and a door on the second floor connects the two units. There is a separate entrance for the second-floor unit, as well.The second-floor unit is 2 BR/1 bath with a large porch, kitchen, dining area, living room and small office. The entire main house living space could be converted back into a large single family living space, or remain separate units with income potential. The main house had a new furnace installed 12/20.Behind the main structure sits a 2BR/1 bath ranch style house with an attached 2 car garage. Prior to being converted into a home, this structure housed a small restaurant where high school students and residents would gather. Hancock Central School is just a minute walk up Read Street.The neighboring properties consist of Read Memorial Library, United Methodist Church, Lourdes Hospital Clinic, and the town center park. The basement has a concrete floor, light, and can be used for storage.