1009 Washington St, Bath, ME, 04530 $895,000
REALTOR COMMENTS
The heart of Bath’s Historic District is the setting of this Victorian Home For Sale which was designed by architect Frances Fassett in 1874 for Galen Clapp Moses and redesigned in 1901 by John Calvin Stevens who had been Fassett’s apprentice.
When one enters the marble floor vestibule you are greeted by the ornate hall stand- boot bench and grand stairway on your left which was part of the homes redesign where the second landing graces three stained glass windows including bowls of fruit overlooking the new landscaping, patio, and recent garden shed which was designed to compliment the homes Victorian facade.
The front reception room features it’s original frieze details where plaster designs were done by hand with a pallet knife. Through this residence are oak buffets, elaborate fireplaces and mantles, large oak pocket doors, beveled glass cabinets, and numerous stained glass windows including a Tiffany in the formal dining room. More recent amenities include a Kennebec Kitchen which was designed to enhance the large oak and marble pantry, 5 bedrooms with private baths, and a new theatre room on the 3rd floor with refurbished chairs from the Bath Opera House. What was once the Carriage House is now a modern 2 room office suite with kitchenette and a full bath. Within walking distance of the Patten Free Library, Park, Waterfront Park and Downtown. Come experience this amazing property and all that ”Maine’s Cool Little City” has to offer.
