$3,900,000
About this home
Step into a residence where history, craft, and architectural prestige converge. This magnificent 1895 New England estate sits on an expansive, 1.24 acre lot in the heart of coveted Newton Centre. Once the private residence of legendary Boston architect Charles Collens (mastermind behind Newton City Hall and NYC's The Met Cloisters), this stately 5,145-square foot home beautifully marries turn-of-the-century structural grandeur with timeless elegance and modern comfort. A striking brick, stone and wood siding exterior opens to a sprawling three-story floor plan defined by soaring ceilings, rich period mill work, and a dramatic network of classic brick fireplaces. The grand living spaces transition seamlessly to the lush, private grounds, offering a rare sanctuary of open rolling lawn and mature trees. The property has a private elevator, central air and beautifully updated kitchen and baths. The private grounds evoke the charm of a European country estate, featuring custom stone work, established garden beds and sweeping lawn expanses. A rare offering that marries historic significance with endless potential and plenty of room for a pool and tennis court. Complete with a detached carriage style garage, this landmark property offers an unrepeatable opportunity to own a piece of Newton's design legacy just moments from Boston, upscale dining, shopping, and top-tier schools-offering an exceptionally rare balance of historic significance and prime location.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73592967
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Lot size
- 1.24 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
- District
- Newton
- Enrollment
- 759
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
- District
- Newton
- Enrollment
- 1,837
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Newton
Walkability
Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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