Gibson
Sothebys International Realty is proud to announce the recent sale
of 168 Brattle Street, an utterly unique and historical ten bedroom
home. With four full and two half bathrooms, ten fireplaces, and
8,372 square feet of living space, this Cambridge mansion is a true
show-stopper. Everything about it feels friendly, explains the
previous owner, Swanee Hunt, as she describes her unequivocal love
for the home.
A rustic
Italian stone drive leads to a large piazza with a grand fountain,
and a formal entrance welcomes you to the magnificent Joseph Thorp
House, a Colonial Revival masterpiece. Designed in 1888 by Boston
architect Arthur Little, this home is both awe-inspiring and highly
unconventional.
An
ornately paneled ceiling complements an understated foyer that
leads to a capacious living room- a space that welcomes intimate
gatherings or large performances and has received visits from
exemplary people from all over the world.
This extraordinary room features the
intricately carved woodwork of Lockwood de Forest, a prominent
leader of the 19th century American Aesthetic Movement and former
partner in Louis Comfort Tiffanys Associated Artists Interior
Design Collaborative.A true rarity, many believe this room to be
one of the most significant, intact examples of de Forests
Indian-inspired work.A French country kitchen embraces both past
and present with an original Walker & Pratt cast iron stove and
modern amenities like a sub-zero refrigerator and a FiveStar
range.
A magnificent
library incorporates elements of late 19th century Norwegian design
such as a traditional Norwegian peasant hearth and wood stove. The
semi-octagonal corners of the classical living room are marked with
elegant pilasters, and a bay of leaded glass is framed by a
graceful arched opening.
Outside,
perennial gardens create an exceptional and unique oasis with
endless possibilities to explore. Large windows flood the home with
light, and an abundance of outdoor space provides the perfect
opportunity for interaction between the grandiose interior and the
enchanting exterior.
Engaging and historical, this home is dressed from top to
bottom in endless and exquisite details.Its unparalleled beauty and
character are simply incomparable to anything else in the Cambridge
and greater Boston area.
Visit168BrattleStreet.comtolearn
more about this extraordinary property.
168 Brattle Streetwas listed at
$7,900,000 and sold by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s
Susan Condrick.Contact
Susan today for more information or to speak with her about
buying, selling or renting your home.