Fixer-Upper Friday: A Scituate Farmhouse with Character to Build On

A recent price drop leaves room for creative renovations.

By Olivia Rassow· 12/4/2015, 12:00 a.m.

Photo provided by William Raveis

Location: 68 Old Oaken Bucket Road—across from the Walnut Tree Hill neighborhood and not far from Greenbush Station.
Stats: 7 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3,154 square feet
Listing Price: $309,000
Listing Agent: Esther Blacker, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, raveis.com.

With high ceilings and sturdy baseboards, this roomy Scituate farmhouse was built in 1804. The original listing from June of this year had the home priced at $387,000, and a recent price drop sweetens the deal. While the new buyer will have sizable projects ahead, from landscaping and siding, to interior renovations, the home has hardwood floors, built-in shelving, an antique stove, and attractive moldings around windows, some of which have stained glass. According to the listing, double staircases and a potential two-bedroom guest suite are highlights of the space. A three story barn is attached, and the property is just under an acre.