About 158 Governor St
The Harold T. Merriman House, c. 1907, is a Gothic-style Victorian located in the prominent Power-Cooke Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Impeccably updated & renovated, the home seamlessly blends modern living conveniences with timeless historic elegance. Upon entering through the steep-gabled porch, the foyer greets you with soaring ceilings, elegant moldings, maple hardwood floors, large windows and generously proportioned rooms. Among these are a living room with fireplace, a spacious dining room with an additional fireplace, butler's pantry, breakfast nook, an inviting eat-in kitchen, library, powder room, mudroom and a sunlit sunroom. Ascending the impressive stairwell to the 2nd floor reveals a spacious ensuite with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 beautifully renovated marble bathrooms, and home office.The third floor offers 3 additional guest rooms, and an exquisite third full bathroom. The lower level stands out, featuring a meticulously designed media & gym space with high ceilings, fireplace, powder room and walk-out access. Situated on a pristine south-facing lot, cornering George St., including a 2-car garage and brick patio. This home offers the best of East Side living with close proximity to the shops, cafes and restaurants of Wayland Sq., Wickenden & Thayer St., downtown Providence, Amtrak, and all the amenities city living has to offer. Walk to private schools, Brown U, RISD. An exquisite home in a desirable East Side location!
