$2,350,000
$2,680,000
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6 Beds
6.5 Baths
8,685 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 04/28/2023
Key Details
Sold Price $2,350,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,685 sqft
Price per Sqft $270
Subdivision Follen Hill
MLS Listing ID 73044289
Sold Date 04/28/23
Style Italianate
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $32,669
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 1.260 Acres
Acres 1.26
Property Description
Famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy modeled this 1915 Villa after a mansion he and his wife loved on their honeymoon in Florence, Italy. Sited on a truly exceptional lot with dramatic seasonal views, the landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington. Extensive electrical, heating, cooling and window updates provide a foundation to create your own grand and private estate property. The former 35 x 24-foot artist’s studio with soaring ceilings is now an indoor swimming pool retreat and lounging area. This room overlooks The Great Lawn and steps leading to the foundation stones of a historic observation tower. French doors connect the interior to the extensive grounds. With over 7000 sf of Craftsman-influenced living area that includes stenciled cypress paneling, six bedrooms, seven baths and seven fireplaces, this is a rare opportunity to write your own chapter in this storied history.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Zoning RS
Direction Pleasant Street or Marrett Road to Follen Road to Summit Road
Rooms
Family Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Dining Room Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Crown Molding
Interior
Interior Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Lighting - Pendant, Ceiling - Beamed, Cable Hookup, Mud Room, Sun Room, Library, Play Room, Sitting Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Appliance Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Freezer - Upright, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Second Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Indoor
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Waterfront false
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Roof Type Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Yes
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description Gentle Sloping
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Bowman
Middle Schools Clarke
High Schools Lhs
Others
Senior Community false
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