$929,000
About this home
Built in 1869 by master shipbuilder Thomas Barstow & tucked back off the road on .75 private acres in historic Four Corners, The Barstow House is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Hanover history. Hidden behind mature trees & approached a long circular driveway, this remarkable property feels worlds away from the everyday. Inside, soaring ceilings, original wide pine floors, & period details blend seamlessly with thoughtful updates. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer roof (2018), gas boiler (2024), and whole house water filtration system (2026). Features include 4-5 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths, a spacious eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 1st floor bed/bath, grand living room, and primary with good morning staircase. Outside, enjoy storybook grounds, a welcoming farmer's porch, detached barn/garage, chicken coop, charming garden, and mahogany deck with fire pit and hot tub, perfect for entertaining. Rich in history and utterly unforgettable, this is a home unlike any other.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 73541070
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 58
- On market date
- June 24, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Lot size
- 0.75 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- District
- Hanover
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Norwell
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- Norwell
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 13, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.