Baston-Phelps House - Sutton, MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The present house is a two-story main house with a long two-story rear ell. The rear ell was probably added by James Phelps who bought the place in 1827.

This property was built for Sumner Bastow, a lawyer, in 1817.
Bastow reportedly found his profession distasteful and took up the
position of cashier in the Oxford bank. He sold to James Phelps
in 1827. Vol I of the town history notes that Phelps had the house
enlarged and that Jabez Ellis was the carpenter. Phelps also built
a "beautiful barn" in 1839. (Vol I, p.187). The Phelps family
owned the place until 1882. The place remained a farm until at
least the 1950s.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1817 Additional Dates of Construction: 1827 Architectural Period/Style: Federal Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Part of NRHP West Sutton Historic District Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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