$9,995,000
5
Beds
6/1
Baths
8,750
Living Area
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Property Description
Welcome to 88 Essex Road, a breathtaking home located on over an acre of land, on a private road in the heart of Chestnut Hill, Newton. This residence features 5+ spacious bedrooms and an open and airy layout. The first floor includes an expansive chef’s kitchen which is open to a bright breakfast area and family room, while the spacious living and dining rooms flow seamlessly to a patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The second floor includes a gracious primary suite, 3 additional ensuite bedrooms and laundry room. The lower level offers a large recreation room, TV/game room and guest bedroom – which are direct walkout to the stunning heated pool and meticulously landscaped grounds with well runoff irrigation system. With elevator access to all floors, and a 2-car garage, this home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Ideally situated near shopping, dining, top schools, transportation, and all that Chestnut Hill and Boston have to offer! Not to be missed.
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Highlights
- Acres: 1
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 12
- Status: Active
- Area: Chestnut Hill
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Victorian, Carriage House
- Year Built: 1880
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Construction: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Fireplaces: 1
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
- Roof: Shake
- Year Built Details: Renovated Since
- Zoning: Sr1
- Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Integrated Pest Management, Fruit Trees, Garden, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
- Flooring: Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Stone / Slate
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet, Elevator
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- SqFt Source: Owner
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Security Features: Security System
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
- Pool Features: In Ground, Pool - Inground Heated
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Utilities
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $5,962,600
- Tax Year: 2024
- Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
- Taxes: $58,195
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