TOPS FI EL D
57-65 Asbury Street
Grasslands, A Country Estate $3,150,000 Grasslands, a country estate bounded by Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a private and protected retreat on almost 14 acres along the "Golden Mile" in Topsfield. The main home, built in 1993 by the architect Lawrence Reeve, stands on land held by the same family since 1927 and was acquired from Bradley Palmer himself. The home features two wings radiating from a central core and embracing its natural setting with an expanse of elegant and casual rooms offering floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lawns and river frontage. The surrounding plantings are lush in summer and evolve in the fall and winter, affording ever-changing vistas of the Ipswich River.
Upon arrival, a grand foyer sets the tone for the home and flows effortlessly into the living and dining room. The main hall runs the full length of the south wing granting access to the front facing sunroom, richly paneled library media room and home office. The first floor principal suite is privately situated at the end of the south wing with views on all sides. On the opposite wing, an expansive kitchen with large center island and separate pantry opens out to a casual family dining area and den with fireplace enhanced by a wall of windows. With a full laundry room and direct access to a two car garage, this wing efficiently caters to day-to-day life. The grand staircase, illuminated by a two story wall of windows off the main foyer, leads to the second level which offers three plus bedrooms, two full bathrooms and extensive storage space. The partially finished approximately 5,000 square foot basement runs the entire length of the home
with high ceilings, a designated workout room and untapped potential to customize for a multitude of uses. Architecturally intriguing with infinite possibilities, the 1931 three bed, one bath cottage and former stable/ workshop/ apartment are sited on a two acre lot abutting the 11.93 acre main estate. Opportunity to update the cottage for guests, In-laws, nanny, home office or caretaker's residence. The former stable/ workshop/ apartment has ample room for a large car collection or could be reimagined as an artist or yoga studio, office, enlarged apartment or converted back for equestrian use. Ideal for large scale entertaining; working from home; relaxing days spent on the screened porch overlooking the cascading lawns; strolling the grounds; exploring the trails at Bradley Palmer State Park; this country estate caters to all lifestyles. Grasslands is a true retreat just minutes to the center of Hamilton and Topsfield.
P RO P ERT Y D ETA I L S
65 Asbury Street Bedrooms: 4 Bat hs: 3 Full 2 Half Living Area: 7,646 Sq. Ft. Tot al Acres: 11.93 (5.63 acres of the main home and abutting 6.3 acres in conservation/ wetlands) Fireplaces: 4 Parking: One 2 Car Attached Garage, 8+ Driveway Spaces Year Built : 1993
SYST EM S Heat ing: (4) Furnaces, 4 Zone, Forced Air by Propane Cooling: 4 Zone Central Air, Electric Hot Wat er: (2) 80 Gallon Hot Water Heaters by Propane Roof: Asphalt Shingle (1993) Elect ric: 120/ 240/ 400 amp Windows: Anderson (1993) Sept ic: With leaching Field - Title 5 Certification (Passed) Well: Pump replaced (2020) Wat er Filt rat ion Treat ment Syst em: H20 (~2014)
65 ASBURY STREET FY 2021 Taxes: $41,644.29 FY 2021 Assessed Value: $2,323,900 65R ASBURY STREET FY 2021 Taxes: $254.46 FY 2021 Assessed Value: $14,200 EXCLUSIONS Sunroom sconces, living room scones, dining room sconces and chandelier, 2nd floor front Bathroom ceiling fixture
P RO P ERT Y D ETA I L S
57 Asbury Street Including Cot t age and Former St able/ Workshop/ Apart ment Lot Size: 2 Acres Year Built : ~1931
FO R M ER S TA B L E / WORKSH OP / A PA R T M E N T
C OT TA GE
Bedrooms: 1
Living Area: 1,596 Sq. Ft.
Bat hs: 1 Full
Parking: 4+ Driveway Spaces
Bedrooms: 3 Bat hs: 1 Full
Parking: 6+ Garage Spaces, 4+ Driveway Spaces
SYST EM S
Year Built : 1931
Heat : Oil (1) 275 Gallon Tank Forced Hot Water by Oil 2 Zones
SYST EM S
Hot Wat er: 40 Gallon by Propane
Heat : Oil (2) 275 Gallon Tank, 1 By
Roof: Slate 1931
Water, 1 By Hot Air
Windows: Replaced (~2000)
Hot Wat er: Electric
Well: Located on 65 Asbury Lot
Roof: Slate 1931 and Asphalt Shingle
also serves 57 Asbury Street
on Shed Roof Windows: Repaired as Needed
C OT TA GE EX C L U S I O N S
Sept ic: With Raised Leaching Field -
Washer & Dryer, Freezer, Kitchen
Title 5 Certification(Passed)
Ceiling Fixture
Well: Located on 65 Asbury Lot also serves 57 Asbury Street
57 ASBURY STREET FY 2021 Taxes: $11,271.68 FY 2021 Assessed Value: $629,000
Disclosures: 57 Asbury Street and 65 Asbury Street are two legal lots offered together for sale. Private well is located on 65 Asbury lot and serves 57 Asbury Cottage and stables/ workshop. 57 Asbury Title 5 Bedroom Count Deed Restriction. (4 Bedrooms). Seller has not used the fireplaces in a long time. See Seller?s Statement of Property Condition Report for 65 & 57 Asbury Street
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