The Rectory

The rectory of Grace Church, which stands next door to the church was built in the spring of 1916 and was the gift of Capt. Joel H. Lyman (Medal of Honor Recipient, 1894) as a memorial to his son, the late A.R. Lyman. His instructions were to “build it like I was going to live in it myself.”  Many vicars and rectors have occupied the rectory through the years.

The rectory is a comfortable family home, with a kitchen that was remodeled in 2008. The kitchen fetchers oak cabinets, updated appliances and flooring, and has a picture window that overlooks the backyard. It has a good-sized living room that opens into an intimate dining room. There is a half bath downstairs as well. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (2 are 13' X 13' and one slightly smaller at 9' X 9'), all with walk--in closets. The full bath is also located upstairs at the top of the stairs.  The upstairs hall fetchers a built in linen closet.   Across from the half bath, on the main floor, is the entrance to the full basement. It is painted and carpeted, and equipped with a washer and dryer. This room is big enough to use for a recreation area. The basement also has a separate storage, utilities, and workshop area. The front porch is a great place to sit on a warm summer evening and chat with neighbors, or just enjoy the peace and tranquility of quiet small town life. The property also includes a one-car garage, with a concrete driveway.