The Wheelwright House
History
Wheelwright freshly painted
Sea captain John Wheelwright came home from the American Revolution to build a house that is a typical reflection of middle class family life in the late 1700s. It is modest in size and simple in design, with Georgian features and a practical, classic, wood- paneled interior.
Captain Wheelwright was captain of the brig Abigail and made many voyages to the West Indies. He served aboard the continental ship Raleigh and commanded several privateers out of Boston. He died in 1784, one year after the peace treaty with England, and his widow Martha and their two children continued to live in the house. The first floor contains a fine exhibit of family life during the period and the second floor is an attractive two bedroom apartment with its own entrance and stairway.
Captain Wheelwright was captain of the brig Abigail and made many voyages to the West Indies. He served aboard the continental ship Raleigh and commanded several privateers out of Boston. He died in 1784, one year after the peace treaty with England, and his widow Martha and their two children continued to live in the house. The first floor contains a fine exhibit of family life during the period and the second floor is an attractive two bedroom apartment with its own entrance and stairway.
Amenities
The apartment contains a living room, kitchen/dining area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Set back from Court Street its sunny rooms face South from a quiet corner of the museum grounds.
Compact and easily managed, the rent of $1650 per month includes one off-street parking space, generous attic storage and city taxes. Attic insulation has been fully upgraded and all windows are double-insulated.
All appliances including the washer-dryer are new GE or Maytag units. Bathroom fittings are by Kohler with a subway tiled shower and glass door. Heating and cooking is by natural gas.
Compact and easily managed, the rent of $1650 per month includes one off-street parking space, generous attic storage and city taxes. Attic insulation has been fully upgraded and all windows are double-insulated.
All appliances including the washer-dryer are new GE or Maytag units. Bathroom fittings are by Kohler with a subway tiled shower and glass door. Heating and cooking is by natural gas.
Availability
The apartment is leased from September 1, 2011. For further details of this and similar properties, contact: Darlene Olson, RE/MAX Coast to Coast darleneolson@remax.net
The apartment is leased from September 1, 2011. For further details of this and similar properties, contact: Darlene Olson, RE/MAX Coast to Coast darleneolson@remax.net
