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The Gass House · est. 1925
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A Historic South Deerfield Residence

The Edward
Gass House

20 Graves Street · South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Offered At $XXX,XXX
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4
Bedrooms
1,576
Square Feet
1925
Year Built
0.38
Acre Lot
2
Car Garage + Workshop
A once-in-a-generation opportunity

A Legacy of Craftsmanship

Steeped in history and filled with timeless craftsmanship, this extraordinary South Deerfield residence offers a rare chance to own one of the community’s cherished historic homes.

Lovingly cared for by the same family for generations, this remarkable property was home to Edward Gass, whose meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail remain evident throughout the residence today. From the beautifully preserved woodwork and original built-ins to the thoughtful architectural details found in nearly every room, the home reflects an era when quality was measured in generations, not decades.

A welcoming screened front porch introduces nearly every hallmark of classic New England living. Inside, expansive living and dining rooms provide elegant gathering spaces, complemented by a first-floor den and a flexible office that can easily serve as an additional bedroom. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations while preserving the home’s original character and charm.

Beneath the home, a full basement with unusually high ceilings provides exceptional storage, workshop potential, or future possibilities rarely found in homes of this era.

Staged renderings

How It Could Live

Hand-drawn impressions of the home, thoughtfully furnished — a picture of the life these rooms invite.

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The living room — fireplace framed by Ed’s built-in bookcases
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The dining room — set for gatherings beneath a warm chandelier
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The kitchen — classic cabinetry and a farmhouse sink
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The screened porch — summer evenings, unhurried
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The entry hall — a gracious welcome and original staircase
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The detached garage & workshop — two bays and room to make
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The grounds — stone wall, mature shade, and the brook beyond

All images are artist’s renderings intended to convey scale, light, and possibility. Furnishings are illustrative.

Property highlights

What Makes It Special

Preserved Craftsmanship

Original built-ins, rich woodwork, and architectural details throughout — the handiwork of Edward Gass, kept beautifully intact.

Screened Front Porch

A welcoming screened porch capturing every hallmark of classic New England living and easy summer evenings.

Gracious Living Spaces

Expansive living and dining rooms, a first-floor den, and a flexible office that easily serves as a fifth bedroom.

Four Bedrooms Up

Four spacious bedrooms on the second floor, each preserving the home’s original character and comfortable proportions.

Garage & Workshop

A massive detached two-car garage with an impressive workshop — two private offices, generous work areas, and ample upper storage.

Grounds & Brook

Mature trees for privacy and shade, established garden areas, and a peaceful brook winding through the rear of the property.

Then & now

A Home With a Story

An artist’s impression of the Gass house as it may have stood, c. 1925

For a century, 20 Graves Street has stood among South Deerfield’s cherished homes — its clapboards weathering the Pioneer Valley’s seasons, its rooms filling with the ordinary grace of family life.

Built in 1925 by Edward Gass, the house has been kept by the same family across generations, each caring for its woodwork, its gardens, and its quiet dignity.

Have a treasured vintage photograph of the home? It belongs here — send it along and we’ll set it beside the rendering.

At a glance

Property Details

Address20 Graves Street
TownSouth Deerfield, MA
StyleHistoric New England
Year Built1925
Bedrooms4 + Office
Living Area1,576 Sq Ft
Lot Size0.38 Acre
BasementFull · High Ceilings
OutbuildingsGarage + Workshop
GroundsGardens · Brook

Details believed accurate; buyer to verify. Please confirm figures against your listing.

The setting

South Deerfield & the Pioneer Valley

Set in the heart of western Massachusetts, 20 Graves Street enjoys the quiet beauty of the Pioneer Valley — rolling farmland, historic village centers, and the wooded ridgelines of the Connecticut River watershed.

South Deerfield offers small-town character within easy reach of Amherst, Northampton, and the Five College area, with Interstate 91 nearby for straightforward travel throughout New England.

Just up the road, Historic Deerfield preserves one of the country’s most beautiful colonial streetscapes — a fitting neighbor for a home of such heritage.

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An illustrated map of the setting — Historic Deerfield just to the north
In memoriam · the maker of this house

The Life & Legacy of Edward Gass

Edward Gass · [birth year] – [year]

A cameo stands in for a portrait — send a photograph of Ed and we’ll set it in this frame.

More than a builder of a house, Edward Gass built a legacy. The craftsmanship he brought to 20 Graves Street — the joinery, the built-ins, the care in every detail — was the same care he carried through his life and his community. This is his story.

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[Year]
Born in [place]. [A line about his family, his parents, and his New England roots.]
[Year]
[His trade or craft — carpenter, cabinetmaker, builder — and where he learned it. What was he known for making?]
1925
Built the home at 20 Graves Street with his own hands — the woodwork and built-ins that still define it today.
[Year]
[Marriage, children, and the generations of the Gass family who grew up in this house.]
[Years]
[His work and accomplishments — projects he built, businesses he ran, war service, trades or guild memberships.]
[Years]
[His role in the South Deerfield community — church, town service, clubs, neighbors he helped, the reputation he earned.]
[Year]
His legacy endures in the home he built and the family who has lovingly kept it for generations.
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The Edward Gass House
20 Graves Street · South Deerfield, Massachusetts 01373
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