Primary Structure Built: 1909 Sold For: $1,200,000 Original List Price: $1,200,000 Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 3 Living Space: 6,693 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size: .27 acres
Elegance reminiscent of a by-gone era best describes this nine-bedroom Georgian Colonial in Cambridge. Boasting more than 6,500 square-feet of living space, the home is one for the detail record books with its stained and leaded glass windows, oversized doors, and museum-quality dental molding.
From the moment you walk into the “reception room,” the eye is drawn to the home’s rich chestnut woodwork—an optimal level of craftsmanship has been carved into every element, including the room’s opulent gas fireplace—one of nine in the home. The carved staircase alone channels vibes of Downton Abbey.
Continue through to the formal living room on the left and you’ll notice the 10-foot-tall pocket doors, original to the home, along with the same rich chestnut wood tones found in the reception room—another grand fireplace taking center stage. The dining room goes lighter and brighter with all of its wood trim painted white. An exceptional and roomy built-in upholstered bench seat is situated beneath a set of four stained glass windows in a gorgeous leaf and vine pattern. The fireplace in this room, like all the fireplaces, has an exquisitely-designed tile surround.
Cream-colored wainscoting accents the walls of the butler’s pantry just off the dining room. This area is highlighted by a walk-in food pantry with cabinetry original to the home that has been totally restored. The primary all-white kitchen, has newer custom cabinetry with dark, rich granite countertops. Many cabinets have glass fronts and are lit from within. A center island with breakfast seating for two and a prep sink is highlighted overhead with a trio of hanging Tiffany lamps. This room also features Brazilian rosewood floors and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.
The main floor also features an elegant library and a lovely back porch off the kitchen overlooking a beautifully landscaped courtyard. A back staircase is also available to the home’s second and third floors.
A four-person in-home elevator transports residents to the home’s primary bedroom that offers walk-in closets, a separate dressing area, a luxurious bathroom, and direct access to one of the home’s two sleeping porches on the second floor. Three additional bedrooms and an exquisite sitting room are located on this level. Five more bedrooms, a hall bath, and a walk-in cedar closet are located on the third floor.
Listing & Buyer’s Agent: Mary Losty; Compass; 7200 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda; m. 215-920-3595; o. 301-304-8444; mary.losty@compass.com; compass.com
