Around 1863, Gloucester Sea Captain and Surinam trader, George Rogers ‘wrecked two Boston houses, one of 1820 in Charles Street, from which he used the first floor; the other from West Cedar Street from which he used the second, A Bullfinch house of the 1790′s. He sailed them to Gloucester, put Cedar on top of Charles and built a brick shell around them.’ In time it became the beloved home of noted scholar, art critic and historian, Alfred Mansfield Brooks. This impressive 4 bedroom, 3 story townhouse is an inviting and comfortable in-town abode offering fascinating period details such as Italian marble fireplace surrounds, magnificent silver hinged doors, 9 foot ceilings and sumptuous moldings. A year round sun room opens to a walled Beacon Hill style garden and private wrought iron fenced yard. Recent updates include a top end kitchen and baths. It’s an easy stroll to train, restaurants , shops and the oceanfront boulevard. This rare offering is an opportunity to start your own chapter in the storied history of Gloucester! www.21MiddleStreet.com
