An unprecedented opportunity in a prime downtown Hingham location! The much admired David Lincoln house, originally built in 1737, is an iconic property in the Derby Academy neighborhood steps to Hingham Square and minutes to the harbor, commuter boat and train. Beautifully sited on a .87 acre lot, this historic home offers a unique setting combining the feeling of a quintessential New England farmhouse in the midst of everything bustling downtown Hingham has to offer. The floor plan and amenities present abundant potential for modern living. Beautiful period details enhance every room. The showstopper is a dramatic great room with soaring ceilings, Tudor-style wood beams and enormous windows that opens to the patio and backyard. The floor plan is flexible with four bedrooms on the second floor and two bedroom and a full bath on the first. The two story barn and room for a pool allow opportunity for buyers to create a truly special luxury home.