BATHROOMS

In the Gem at Little Rest, also known as the Baker Greene Home, the story of modern convenience is woven gently into a structure first raised in 1788—decades before indoor plumbing found its way into American homes. When water first ran through pipes here in the early 1900s, it marked a profound transformation. Today, with full connection to town water and town sewer, the home continues that evolution, blending the practical needs of the present with the enduring character of its past.

The Downstairs Half Bath
Nestled between the Library Inglenook and the Dining Room for 10, the first-floor half bath embodies this meeting of eras. Paneled walls bear the soft texture of hand-troweled plaster, their warm tones echoing the palette of early New England interiors. Light filters through a multipaned window, casting bright shapes across the room and reflecting softly off the aged woodwork.

Here, the modern world steps in quietly: a stacked washer and dryer stand alongside the wash basin and radiator, offering contemporary convenience without disturbing the integrity of the space. The room feels both purposeful and intimate—a reminder that even the most functional corners of a historic home can hold beauty when preserved with care.

The Second-Floor Bathroom
Upstairs, the full bath continues the theme of thoughtful blending. An antique wooden cabinet—its grain rich with age—now serves as the foundation for a striking vessel sink. This simple pairing, old wood supporting a sculptural modern basin, becomes a physical metaphor for the home itself: the past providing structure, the present offering refinement.

The light here is gentle, softened by tall windows whose black trim frames views of the surrounding trees. Radiators warm the room just as they did a century ago, bringing comfort to a space that feels both timeless and welcoming.

A Future Possibility
Within the walls of the third bedroom (on the first floor with an outside entrance) lies a small, unfinished room—quiet, waiting, and full of promise. It stands ready to become an additional full bathroom if desired. In a home that has adapted gracefully for more than two centuries, this space offers a rare opportunity to continue that evolution, shaping the Baker Greene Home to the needs of its next steward.

Plumbing, once a marvel introduced to the home well after its original construction, now supports the rhythms of everyday life with quiet reliability. Yet despite these modern additions, the bathrooms remain true to the home’s historic character, their materials and proportions chosen to honor what came before.

In the Baker Greene Home, even the bathrooms tell a story—one of adaptation, of thoughtful stewardship, and of a house that has embraced change without ever losing sight of its eighteenth-century soul.