Alongside the sting of the Assonet River, in a quiet nook of southeastern Massachusetts, a neighborhood landmark has been given new life.
As soon as generally known as the Assonet Inn, 16 Water Road has lengthy stood as a fixture of group life in Freetown — first in-built 1896 by Civil Warfare Medal of Honor recipient Main John Deane, then reworked into a preferred inn and restaurant that welcomed households for many years.
From the Thirties by way of 2017, the Assonet Inn was a gathering place. Locals got here for fish and chips on Fridays, thin-crust pizza on Saturdays, and the acquainted routine of a spot the place the eating room, bar, lounge, and pinball machine every had their regulars. In a city the place issues change slowly, the Inn was a gradual presence. Due to native builders, it will get a second life.
The unique Queen Anne Victorian construction — full with turret, wraparound porch, and ornate woodwork — has been fastidiously preserved and divided into 4 non-public townhomes. Now in the marketplace is Unit A, a five-bedroom residence that blends Nineteenth-century character with sun-filled interiors, up to date methods, and sweeping river views.
Inside, the house presents hardwood flooring, excessive ceilings, and a structure that balances openness with heat. There’s a contemporary kitchen, a devoted dwelling workplace, a number of fireplaces with ornate mantles, and quiet corners that trace on the constructing’s previous. Outdoors, the porch nonetheless wraps extensive, providing a spot to take a seat and watch the water.
Right now, the Assonet Inn is as soon as once more a spot the place tales can unfold — simply in a brand new kind. With easy accessibility to the commuter rail and a location central to Boston, Windfall, Newport, and Cape Cod, it presents each connection and retreat.
Available on the market for $975,000, the sale of the house is represented by the Kim Williams Staff with Gibson Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty.
Dwelling Showcase:
Handle: 16 Water St, Unit# A, Freetown, Massachusetts, 02702
Bedrooms: 5
Record Worth: $975,000
Sq. ft: 4,600
Worth per sq. foot: $212
Annual taxes: $5,597 in 2025.
Location: Riverside with close by boat ramp.
Inbuilt: 1896
The Appraisal:
Execs:
Pristine restoration
Sq. footage
Cons:
No storage
