Charles H. Church House is a distinguished Victorian siting on 4.31 acres at the entrance to Poppasquash Point, offering a rare opportunity to own one of historic Bristol's landmark homes. Built in 1881, it retains its timeless charm with a peaked roofline, screened porch, etched-glass double doors, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors. The expansive lawn offers room for a future pool. Blending historic elegance with modern convenience, the home features a mudroom, pantry and dry bar, private office with custom bookshelves, high-efficiency heating and hot water, and a whole-house generator. The kitchen and dining area feature a gas fireplace, complemented by a separate living room with another gas fireplace and an adjoining music room. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and laundry room. Two additional bedrooms include one with an en-suite bath and another with a full bath across the hall. The rebuilt carriage house offers a legal one-bedroom layout with potential for two. Potential bedroom on the first floor with the primary suite with en-suite on the second floor, full basement, garage, and heat pump for heat and HVAC. This sq. footage is 1627 & added to total living area. Conveniently located near Colt State Park, Bristol Yacht Club, and Bristol's charming shops, restaurants, and coastal amenities, this exceptional property combines historic character, modern comfort, and remarkable acreage. A special home awaits its next steward.
Single-familyProperty Type
1881Year Built
4.31 acresLot Size
$567Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Drum• Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Listed by Sara Hayes• Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Poppasquash, located between Bristol Harbor and Mount Hope Bay, is a coastal and residential Bristol neighborhood with rocky shorelines and wooded lanes. Its character concentrates at the Colt State Park entrance on Asylum Road, where cyclists, dog-walkers, and picnic traffic stream past stone walls and salt-air views. Architecture leans toward shingled cottages, classic Colonials, and tucked-away waterfront homes set back from narrow roads. Colt State Park’s bike paths and open lawns shape daily rhythms along the peninsula. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum adds a cultivated, historic counterpoint to the shoreline landscape. The feel is quiet, outdoors-forward, and defined by water on both sides.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two fireplaces with gas and insert features
Attic
Bathtub, stall shower, and tub/shower
Interior steps
Skylights
Cable TV
Storm windows
Walk-in closet
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, oven, range, refrigerator, and range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the second floor
Washer and dryer
Water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central, heat pump, hot water, and radiant heating
Zoned heating
Exterior features
Porch
Screened patio
Guest house
Sprinkler system
Walk to water
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Home design
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage
Six total parking spaces, including one covered space
Security
Owned security system
Electric fencing
Construction
Drywall, clapboard, and wood siding
Combination, concrete perimeter, and stone foundation
Utilities
200-amp-or-more electrical service with circuit breakers and separate meters
Septic tank
Public water with multiple meters
HOA & community
Community amenities include a marina, pool, recreation area, restaurant, and shopping
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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