Video of 26 Winter Street | The Joseph Story House | Salem, Massachusetts real estate & homes HD

http://www.SullivanTeam.com - Welcome to the Joseph Story House at 26 Winter Street, Salem, MA. This is a magnificent restoration and renovation of a National Landmark with every amenity and convenience for comfortable contemporary living in the vibrant North Shore City of Salem, just steps to commuter rail and ferry to Boston, water recreation and the world class Peabody Essex Museum. This quiet and private oasis is just steps from the Salem Common and downtown. The impressive grounds are professionally landscaped, with irrigation, and accented by a large four-level water fountain, patios, outdoor lighting and a circular driveway from Winter Street to Oliver Street. This home has hosted Presidents and dignitaries, artists, students, teachers, family and friends. From intimate small gatherings and casual entertaining to elegant dinners and large events for over 60 guests , the Joseph Story House is the perfect venue with flow and function for entertaining as well as a comfortable home for every day living. As you enter the vestibule and entry hall, you step back in time to 1811 when this house was built for Joseph Story, the same year he was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the youngest Supreme Court justice to date. The house is A National Historic Landmark and also on the National Register of Historic Places and was awarded the National Par Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom based on Justice Story’s decision in the case of the slave ship Amistad. The home contains what may be among the last of Samuel McIntire carved mantles, chair rails and moldings. . The house represents three centuries of history and architecture. The 7,000 square foot, brick 3-story Federal residence underwent major restoration and renovation by the current owners from 2006 to 2009. Working closely with historic architect Richard Long of Newport, RI and the Salem Historical Commission, the project included replacement of 1950’s garage with a new brick “carriage house” wing that contains a magnificent kitchen, pantry, pergola porch, two-car heated garage, and loft media room. Historically significant and LEED certified, the Joseph Story House is the first National Historical Landmark residence to receive this coveted designation. Entry hall leads to living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors and a fireplace mantel of Samuel McIntire wood carving, glass pocket doors, crown molding and interior wood shutters. Also off the main hall, the dining room with distinctive built-ins for storage and entertaining (a wet bar with SubZero beverage refrigerator and ice maker) flank another McIntire mantled fireplace. The family room is paneled in turn-of-the-century quarter sawn oak, another south-facing warm room with large bay window area accommodating an ample round table. For the cooks in the family, the custom, gourmet chef’s kitchen has every feature and amenity: 6 burner with griddle Wolf Stove, double Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezers, 3 sinks and