Historically known as Quinnapin, the
residence at 411 Main Street in Medfield center is a true example
of late Greek Revival combined with Italianate-style architecture.
Originally built in 1880 as the new Baptist Parsonage, the historic
two and one-half story home was built on a parcel of land that was
formerly granted to the Barber family in 1650 and later sold to
W.W. Mitchell in 1881.
When Medfield was first settled in 1650 and the land was granted
to George Barber, a house on the site was torn down for the new
construction of Timothy Cheneys home. Bradford Curtis, who
immigrated to Medfield in 1832, purchased the Cheneys estate later
dividing the eastern portion of land to a separate owner I.
Curtis.
During the 1930s this home featured a public tea room and in
later years was sold as a private residence. Today, this superb
historic property has been restored as a single-family house
preserving outstanding craftsmanship, lovingly modified with
exquisite detail true to its classic construction. The home offers
five bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, oversized windows, two
fireplaces, inlaid wood floors, detailed moulding, high ceilings
and expandable walkup attic space.
The main entrance of
this residence leads into a grand foyer with a beaded overhang
protected by a Colonial-Greek Revival porch. The home is light and
bright with tall windows throughout. Interior features highlight
bay windows which welcome sunlight into the living and dining
rooms. French doors beckon from the fireplaced dining room onto the
private backyard porch. A Chef’s kitchen blends double arched
windows, breakfast banquette seating, center island, tin ceiling,
exotic granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry, dual ovens,
twin stainless sink, Thermador gas cooktop, a SubZero refrigerator,
radiant heat and bonus seating at the raised counter bar and
spacious mudroom overlooking a circular covered side porch.
The master bedroom consists of double closets, a cozy sitting
room, updated full master bath with a large tiled shower and
laundry for comfort and convenience on the upstairs level. A deluxe
guest bathroom features an “air” spa tub, marble decor and
luxurious fixtures. During warm weather a Tamarack Ghost whole
house fan keeps the house comfortable.
Leading through the French doors enjoy an English
country garden complete with a Kenneth Lynch classic stone
ornamental fountain beyond the back porch featuring a pergola,
columns, a trellis and mahogany deck for outdoor entertaining and
relaxation.
This beautiful historic home is exclusively listed by Janis
Urbanek of Gibson Sothebys International Realty.
For more information visit GibsonSothebysRealty.com