142 Water Street

Description

A rare opportunity on historic Water Street in the heart of Shelburne! Built in 1855 and filled with original charm and character, this spacious Cape-style property offers approximately 2,195 sq. ft. of versatile living and working space, all within walking distance of the waterfront, shops, and local amenities. With C-2 Commercial zoning and a past life as a bookstore, the property offers exciting potential for those looking for a personality-filled residence, business location, or a combination of both. Extensive improvements have already been completed including a new roof (2026), windows (2026), exterior shakes and paint (2026), complete breezeway replacement (2026), deck and basement hatch replacement (2026), electric hot water tank (2025), heat pump (2025) and oil tank (2020). The main floor offers plenty of room to make the space your own. A generous family room with its own entrance could potentially be reimagined as a main-floor bedroom suite, with plumbing and space already available for a future bathroom. At the rear of the home, an additional room with a past life as a hair studio and a separate exterior entrance, provides even more flexibilityideal as a storefront, studio, office, workspace, or bonus living area. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with a closet, two additional good-sized bedrooms, and the home's full bathroom, complete with a charming clawfoot tub. Outside, the beautiful backyard provides plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own outdoor space. Gravel parking, municipal water, and municipal sewer add everyday convenience. With its prominent Water Street location, generous square footage, recent improvements, and remarkable flexibility, this historic Shelburne property offers an opportunity to create something truly special, whether that's a home, a business, or both. (id:56844)

Listing

MLS® number

202622465

Status

Active

Days On Market

57

Building

Type

House

Year built

1855

Storeys

1.5

Living area

1,461 sq ft

Above grade

1,461 sq ft

Bedrooms above grade

3

Foundation

Concrete Block

Basement

Crawl space

Interior

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air, Oil, Electric, Furnace

Appliances

Washer, Dryer - Electric, Refrigerator, Oven - Electric, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer - Stand Up

Accessibility

5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius, 32in min Entry Doorways, Entry less than 3 steps

Land

Lot size

0.17 acres

Exterior features

Wood shingles

Community

School Bus, Recreational Facilities

Parking

Type

Gravel

Utilities

Water

Municipal water

Sewer

Municipal sewage system

Fees and taxes

Common interest

Freehold

Parcel number

80150766

Rooms

Directions

Take exit 26 from Hwy 103. Follow that road all the way in and it becomes King St. Continue on King, turn left at Water St. Property will be on your left 142 Water St.