President Taft's Beverly Summer White House On Market For $1.7 M

BEVERLY, MA — It's on the market for $1.7 million and with its eight bedrooms and grand rooms it's a looker. But this is no ordinary Beverly home. President William Howard Taft, the 27th president, used to walk the rooms in the summer when he escaped the Washington heat for the cooler Beverly summer temps in the early 1900s.

Check out what the realtor has to say about this one:

• Address: 91 Lothrop St, Beverly, Massachusetts
• Price: $1,695,000
• Square Feet: 4972
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1865
• Features: Your chance to own a piece of history! This rare-to-market, waterfront home was once the Summer White House Offices for President Taft. Located adjacent to Dane Street Beach, this beautiful 8-bedroom home, built in 1865, was most recently owned by the same family for the past three generations. Entering the home, you'll walk into a spacious foyer, past the grand staircase and immediately be impressed with the direct views of the ocean. The foyer opens up to the expansive covered porch and over-sized lawn that leads to the water. Off of the foyer are the library, living room, and dining room, each with hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and detailed fireplaces. Up the grand staircase, the second floor offers four bedrooms (3 with fireplaces) and a full bath. The third floor contains a bath and four additional bedrooms. There are many more unique and admirable features to this home that you must see for yourself. Don't miss this opportunity to turn this property into your dream home!

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