The Old Parish House: More Than 200 Years of Medway History

Known over the years as The Old Parish House, Fuller’s Hall, and the Fuller Block, this remarkable Medway property has played an important role in the community for more than two centuries.

The building was constructed in 1816–1817 using hand-hewn timbers salvaged from Medway’s original 1749 West Parish Meetinghouse. In 1818, the Freemasons added the second floor and used it as their Masonic Lodge until 1837.

Over the years, the building served as a community meeting hall, specialty shops, the longtime home of A.M.B. Fuller’s watchmaking and jewelry business, one of the Medway Historical Society’s earliest museums, a church parish house, nursery school, youth center, and community gathering place.

And yes, the basement once served as Medway’s town lockup.

The property also sits next door to Medway’s first firehouse, further anchoring it within one of the town’s most historically significant areas.

Today, the Old Parish House is an extraordinary private residence that preserves its Federal character and remarkable history while offering nearly 5,000 square feet of beautifully updated living space.

The main level features gracious formal living and dining rooms, along with a warm and inviting family room centered around a wood-burning fireplace. The family room flows into an expansive chef’s kitchen with European lift cabinetry, slate surfaces, stainless steel appliances, a new 60-inch Thor commercial-style gas range, two Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, and a generous pantry.

Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private bathroom and walk-in closet, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, office space, or creative use. The third floor offers even more room, including a large bedroom and separate office.

The finished lower level has been redesigned to provide substantial additional living space, including an open recreation area, flexible rooms, a three-quarter bathroom, laundry, and extensive storage.

Recent improvements include a new gas furnace serving the basement and first floor, four-zone heating and central air, a newly updated lower level, fresh interior paint, new carpeting, a backyard stone patio, front and rear fencing, an Everpure water filtration and softening system, new gutters, updated appliances, and a roof replaced approximately five years ago.

Portions of the second floor still retain the home’s original red fir flooring, offering a tangible connection to its early history, while the first-floor hardwood could be refinished to restore its original beauty.

Outside, the property includes a fenced yard, stone patio, screened metal gazebo, storage shed, decorative trellis, planters, and outdoor lighting. Five parking spaces provide unusual convenience for a home of this age.

This is a rare opportunity to own a home that has been part of Medway’s story for generations, thoughtfully adapted for modern life while preserving the character, craftsmanship, and history that make it truly irreplaceable.

199 Main Street, Medway, Massachusetts

4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 4,945 square feet

Offered at $795,000