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Set in a sought-after South Hingham neighborhood, the historic Benjamin Hersey House circa 1810 is a timeless antique rich in character & history. This charming 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,100 sf of living space across three levels, blending period details with comfortable everyday living. Classic antique features include 5 fireplaces, wide plank pine floors, original millwork, rustic beams & built-ins throughout. Spacious kitchen features a dining area with a built-in window seat, walk in pantry & French doors overlooking the pastoral backyard. Additional highlights include formal living & dining room with charming butlers pantry, cozy den with rustic beams & a sun-filled family room addition with a first-floor full bath & laundry. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths while the 3rd floor provides a private guest or au pair suite. Convenient to Route 3, Derby Street Shops & the commuter rail. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Hingham history & make it your own!
- Heating System:
- Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Ductless
- Basement:
- Interior Entry, Partial
- Kitchen:
- Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Pendant, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors
- Fireplace:
- Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
- Patio:
- Patio, Porch - Enclosed
- Roof Deck:
- Wood
- Parking:
- Attached, Paved Drive
- Country:
- US
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Plymouth
- City:
- Hingham
- Street:
- Prospect St
- Street Number:
- 215
- Postal Code:
- 02043
- Architectural Style:
- Colonial, Antique
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- HOA Fee:
- 0
- Community Features:
- Walk/jog Trails, Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, T-station, Private School
- Electric:
- 200+ Amp Service
- Elementary School:
- South
- ExteriorFeatures:
- Storage, Professional Landscaping, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
- Flooring:
- Wood, Hardwood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Pine
- High School:
- Hingham High
- Laundry:
- Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Lot Size:
- 1.4
- Middle School:
- Hingham Middle
- Property Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Sewer:
- Private Sewer
- Zoning:
- Res
- Living Area (sqft):
- 3101
Residential For Sale
215 Prospect St, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $1,399,000
- Bedrooms :
- 5
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Year Built :
- 1810
- Status :
- Active
