Cheerful, sun-filled and wonderfully private, this charming 1904 Victorian is tucked away on 4.64 acres at the end of a quiet, non-through street. The home is currently owned by a Master Builder, whose expertise and meticulous stewardship are evident throughout, with thoughtful improvements, quality workmanship and updated systems, including a new roof and large addition. Rich in character, the house features beautiful wood floors, tall ceilings, transom windows and an inviting sense of warmth throughout. Mature perennial gardens add beauty and color across the seasons, while a vegetable garden invites a more sustainable, garden-to-table lifestyle. The chef’s kitchen opens naturally to the family room, with the dining room conveniently nearby for entertaining and everyday living. Looking for a first-floor primary suite? There is space and flexibility to create one with existing bathroom, bedroom, laundry, office and mudroom providing a private entrance. Large addition added featuring gorgeous primary suite with deck, walk in closet and private bathroom on the 2nd floor which also features a sitting room, additional full bath and 3 additional bedrooms. Need room for extended family, guests or an in-law arrangement? The home and barn offer excellent possibilities.The impressive barn is a true standout and is in excellent condition, offering 6 stalls, a tack/grain room, two garage spaces and a huge work area—ideal for equestrian use, hobbies, a workshop or abundant storage. Two frost-free hydrants and a frost-free automatic waterer serve the paddock. An approved/perced lot adds valuable future potential, while the acreage, established gardens, vegetable garden and versatile outbuildings create an exceptional opportunity to embrace a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle. A rare combination of historic character, privacy, usable acreage, thoughtful updates, flexible living options and exceptional outbuildings. A stones throw from all of Byfields ammenities: library, playground, grocery store & town hall. This special property is not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
4.64 acresLot Size
$503Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Wendy Willis• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Byfield Village, located between Newburyport’s Market Square and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, is a historic and rural Newbury neighborhood with a classic village green and winding country lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Byfield Green at Central Street and Main Street, where clapboard storefronts, shade trees, and a steady rhythm of local errands set the tone. The Governor’s Academy anchors the streetscape with brick academic buildings and playing fields. The Byfield Community Arts Center adds a small-town cultural pulse with classes and exhibitions. Farm stands and stone walls frame drives toward the marshes and back roads. Architecture leans Colonial and Federal, with barns and newer homes tucked behind mature trees.
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Offer insights
19-21 Downfall Rd · $1,495,000
$1.5M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.5M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Home office
Mud room
Bonus room
Sitting room
Central vacuum
10 total rooms
Bedrooms
Main level bedroom (1)
Second-floor master bedroom with skylight, ceiling fan, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and wood flooring
Second-floor bedroom with ceiling fan, closet, and wood flooring
Second-floor bedroom with ceiling fan, closet, and wood flooring
Main/first-floor bedroom with closet and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Main/first-floor half bath with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second-floor full baths: one tiled with tub & shower and exterior balcony access with stone/granite countertops; one tiled with shower stall and skylight with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Kitchen with wood flooring, stone/granite countertops, island, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, dining area, open floorplan, and wood/coal/pellet stove
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Tankless water heater
Water heater
Central vacuum
Flooring
Wood flooring throughout many rooms
Stone/ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired heating with baseboard, hot water, and radiant options
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Porch and patio
Rain gutters
Fenced yard
Fruit trees and garden
Stone wall
Barn/stable on the property
Horses permitted
Level lot
Paved public road frontage (publicly maintained)
Home design
Single family residence
Yellow exterior
Parking
Detached garage with 2 covered spaces
Total of 6 parking spaces (including 4 open spaces)
Garage includes storage and workshop
Off-street parking
Stone/gravel parking surface
Barn parking/structure available
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter and stone foundation
Shingle roof
Approximate year built (public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community features include highway access and public schools
Not a senior community
Horse-friendly
Other
Other structures include a barn/stable
Approximately 4.64-acre lot
Electricity and solar
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