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House of the Week: Historic, Yet Modern

The home at 153 Bishop Ave. was built in 1895, but features a all the conveniences of modern living.


From the street, you might be deceived by this historic home. Despite being built more than a century ago, 153 Bishop Ave. in Rumford isn't your typical old home.

With 4 beds, 2 baths and more than 1,400 square feet of living space, the home is designed with an open floor plan, unusual for a house built in the late 1800s. It features updated kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, large bedrooms and all the historic period details.

The lot, while not huge at 4,300 square feet, is profestionally landscaped, partially wooded and features a custom stone patio.

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The home is available for the asking price of $246,000. It is open for inspection Sunday, 1-3 p.m. For more information, contact Michelle Rockwell with RE/MAX River's Edge at 401-245-2000 or michelle.rockwell@remax.net.


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