247 Hancock Street

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own the most prestigious address on Hancock St. FALL in love all over again with the'Grand Dame'of Hancock St. Affectionately known as the'Kelley Mansion', this 1887 beauty is built in the same style as the W.H Vanderbilt homes on Fifth Ave in Manhattan. The architect is Montrose F. Morris. The property size is 41'x 60'on a generous lot of 81'x 100'and is built of Brownstone from the foundation to the roof. The entrance to this property is through a carved arch in the center between two bay windows. The entrance hall is finished with French walnut, with Corinthian columns and high paneled wainscoting with carved panels and silk trimmings. The ascent is by a broad center staircase leading to the floors above. To the left of the entrance hall are parlors, 15'x 50'deep, divided in the center by carved and fluted Corinthian columns and arch carved out of Oak. Over the arch, the main hall meets the billiard room'with a smoking balcony to the back. The rose garden boasts a Koi pond and endless entertaining possibilities.