Luxury Homes

Luxury Home of the Week: A modernized Gothic Revival in Manchester-by-the-Sea for $4.99m

The 19th-century build includes stunning arched windows.

The mansion at 9 Ashland Ave. is in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea by a boatyard. Matt Surette

March 28, 2024

This Luxury Home of the Week pick fuses dramatic Gothic architecture with clean, modern interiors.

The mansion at 9 Ashland Ave. in Manchester-by-the-Sea hit the market on March 19 for $4,995,000. Originally constructed in 1847, the luxury property shows off charming details like a pitched roof and Gothic windows. The Sarkis Team of Douglas Elliman Real Estate has the listing.

9 Ashland Ave. Manchester MA living room — . – Matt Surette (virtually staged)

This restored Gothic Revival measures 5,004 square feet on 0.49 of an acre, offering a main house with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half bathroom, as well as a separate carriage house rental with one bedroom and 1.5 baths.

9 Ashland Ave Manchester MA kitchen dining room — . – Matt Surette (virtually staged)

The first floor of the main house includes an open kitchen, complete with custom cabinets and a quartzite island, and a dining area with a marble fireplace. Off the dining area, French doors lead to a home office. This level also features a family room and living room with two pop-out windows.

Three bedroom suites, including the primary quarters, are located on the second floor. The owner’s space includes two closets — one of which is a walk-in — and a bathroom equipped with dual vanities, a soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a water closet. A laundry room and a sunroom round out the level.