Historic yet updated 1832 full townhouse for rent in downtown Salem at 78 Essex Street, in view of the Common and one block from the ocean. This 2-3 bedroom plus office and 1.5 bath home, built in the Greek Revival style by Salem housewright Joseph Danforth for his family, shares an adjoining wall with the owners who live in the neighboring house at 76 Essex Street in a typical English-style "semi-detached" construction of the period. (This early 19th century home is briefly described in Tolle's "Architecture in Salem: An Illustrated Guide", p. 43.) * Located just off the green and one block from the Hawthorne Hotel and beyond that the Peabody Essex Museum, the rear windows look out past your backyard neighbors' house to the Common, while just out the front door is the Narbonne-Hale House, the oldest extant home in Salem, and its boardwalk through to the historic Derby House that faces onto the harbor, both of which are owned and maintained by the National Park Service. * 78 Essex Street features three levels of living space in a vertically-organized "two-over-two" townhouse style, plus a partially finished basement with laundry and an attic for storage, a walk-in closet, 5 (decorative) fireplaces, historic wide pine flooring in most rooms, panel molding and decorative trim, built-in china cabinets in the dining room, wooden interior colonial shutters on the ground floor, and glimpses of the ocean through the trees from the upper floors. * The bright and sunny kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances including a gas range and a new dishwasher, and a new washer and dryer were installed downstairs a year ago. The bathrooms have been recently renovated and fully re-tiled, and the large master bath contains both a shower (with bluetooth-enabled speaker system) and a separate large whirlpool tub. The small half-bath on the first floor behind a pocket door provides convenience for guests just off the main hallway. * In addition to the front door, a sidewalk through an iron gate past the floral boarders on the side of the house leads to a private and fenced back/side yard and a second rear entrance through a mudroom in the backyard. Exterior windows have been recently replaced and insulation added, and all electrical circuits have been newly updated. * 78 Essex is perfect for a professional couple, a young family, or a retired couple who would like room for visitors. It is an 8 minute walk across the Common to the train or a 7 minute walk down Derby Street to the seasonal ferry for an easy commute into downtown Boston. Available July 1st (or possibly by negotiation as early as June 15th for interested renters). $2,650 per month. Rental by owner on a one year lease, with first month and one month security deposit (thus $5,300 total) due at signing. * Owner pays for trash, sewer, and water. Tenant responsible for gas, electric, and cable. Application, credit check, and meeting with owners required before lease signing.
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