Perched atop Gloucester, this spacious condo once home to a ship captain boasts timeless charm. Oversized windows frame breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor, Ten Pound Island, and a cityscape that has inspired artists for generations. Step inside to a formal living room or study with marble fireplace providing the perfect work-from-home retreat, adjacent to the family room where natural light pours through and a spacious private deck awaits. The kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, and a breakfast bar that opens into a formal dining area. The interior is complete with newly installed mini-splits, hardwood floors, and custom closets. Located in the heart of Gloucester's vibrant cultural scene, this home offers unparalleled walkability to galleries, restaurants, beaches, and shops. Your search for the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and lasting value ends herewhere Gloucester's colorful past and bright future meet right outside your window.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 10 x 18
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 20 x 14
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 180
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 280
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 18
- Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 18
- Family Room Sqft: 252
- Living Room Sqft: 252
- Entry Foyer Level: 2
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 5 x 8
- Bathroom 2 Sqft: 40
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Interior Features
- Wired for Sound
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ductless
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Bedroom
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 8 x 16
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Overhead
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 128
- Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 12
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 192
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck
- Deck - Wood
- Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Waterfront and Water Access
- Beach Front
- Ocean
- 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
- Beach Ownership(Public)
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 419
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 419
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Beeman
- High School: Ghs
- Middle School: O'maley
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5935
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Essex
- Directions: Summer to Hovey, right onto Babson St
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 1893645
- Zoning: R-5
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1900
- Building Area Total: 1710
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: Briarcliff Estates
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Property Age: 125
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- for Electric Oven
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Source: Public
