
It is unusual to find an antique Newburyport house that has retained so much of its authenticity. This Georgian period home is in the heart of Newburyport near the Tannery and on the corner of well known Federal Street.
This meticulously restored 2-1/2 storey Georgian home, C. 1730, is located in the highly desirable South End of Newburyport. Its rich history starts with the property being defined as being on the corner of Chandler's and Elbow Lane prior to the revolution. Street names were then changed to be patriotic turning to Federal and Liberty.
The house was originally 4 rooms with a center chimney and an asymmetrical facade featuring 9/6 windows. The east wall follows the line of Federal Street. It was owned by a Confectioner in 1804, a Druggist in 1797, a Distiller in 1784, and a Shipwright in 1755 among others in the maritime trades.
Local Architect and historic preservation expert Greg Colling of Merrimack Design Architects has completed an amazing revival of this 18th Century home.
Offering all the amenities of contemporary living, the chef's kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, exotic wood cabinetry, granite countertops that match the granite floor and more.
Kitchen Amenities Include:
African Bubinga Custom Cabinets
4 burner Thermador Gas Range w/Center Grill
Thermador Industrial Range Hood
Sub-Zero side by side Refrigerator/Freezer
Uline Wine Fridge
Bosch Dishwasher
Uba Tuba Granite Counter & Floor
4 Large Remote Controlled Skylights
1/2 Bath
Slider to Outside Patio
Step from your state of the art kitchen back in time. The massive 8' wide working fireplace with two bread ovens, brick hearth and raised panels are the main feature of the original kitchen, now the dining room. Pine floors, custom shutters and a candle chandelier complete the atmosphere.
The Foyer features a double front door with wroght iron hardware, a fully restored main winding staircase and wide pine floors.

Large, sun filled living room flanked by enormous custom restored 9/6 and 12/8 pane windows. Custom shutters, wide pine floors and a working fireplace with raised panel details.
Ascend the front staircase to the oversized Master bedroom. Large windows let the sun stream in. Wide pine floors, working fireplace and amazing wood details.
The second bedroom boasting early 18th Century period details, currently being used for an extra study/guest room. Offering a working fireplace that has been newly parged, wide pine floors and direct access to the full bathroom.
Beautiful full bath has Italian limestone double vanity with a mosaic marble floor heated by radiant heat. Statuary marble walls and tub enclosure with rain shower head and hand held. Two Shaker cabinets for generous storage. Access the bath from either the 2nd bedroom or the back hall which leads directly to the Master Bedroom.

From the back hall, climb the stairs to the 3rd floor where you will find 2 extra rooms. Both with custom walk-in closets, wide pine floors and skylights with a view of the Old South Church.
In addition to these bonus rooms, additional storage space in closets and attic.
Click here to view all the pictures of this amazing property: 64 Liberty Street, Newburyport
Georgian (1725-1785)
The Georgian building period spanned from 1725 to 1785, during the Revolutionary War at which time commerce, trade and building were disrupted although, the number of houses during this period increased from 393 to 616. Georgian period houses are characterized by heavy classical ornamental details, a 2-storey facade and gambrel roof. The Dalton house located on State Street is the most prominent example in Newburyport.
64 Liberty Street is located directly across from the William Bartlett House, built in 1797. Barlett was born in Newburyport in 1746, a wealthy merchant who owned a shipping fleet that traded with the West Indies and the the continent. He owned Bartlett's Pier at the end of Federal Street.
Bartlett was influenced by George Whitfield, the popular British born Evangelical Minister who preached at the Old South Meeting House. He funded the Whitefield Cenotaph, a beatiful Greek revival urn on a high marble base located inside the church. The urn was designed by prominent Philadelphia Architect William Strickland, Highlighting the importance of Newburyport trade wtih other American ports along the East Coast.
Newburyport incorporated in 1765 and separated from the town of Newbury, after the stamp act when the economic balance shifted from agriculture to maritime trade.
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