A historic home is more than just a place to live: its a living
history to bea part of. These homeshave legacy, quirkiness,
sometimes famous past owners, and the capacity to bring out the
imaginationin us all. For those whoconsider themselves to be
thestewards of theirhomesmaintaining themfor the next
generationthese historic gemsare ideal for honoring timeless style
while enjoying today’smodern standards.
500 Pleasant Street, Belmont, MA $2,390,000Listed by
Carolyn
Boyle.
If you love the character and grandeur of a historic Second
Empire home, with its beautiful slate and copper mansard roof, but
wish it had the updates ofnewly built homes, you will love this
home in Belmont, Massachusetts. After 33 years of loving this
historic home, the current owners of the George P. Walcott House,
c. 1871, have wonderfully reimagined and updated it for today’s
lifestyle. Upon entering the gracious foyer, you peek ahead to the
reinvented great room, where walls were removed to create a
fabulous open concept chef’s kitchen, eating area, and family room.
A large island is the centerpiece to this space, and Subzero and
Wolf appliances are the tools to help you create culinary
masterpieces. Entertain in the bright living room or regal dining
room. Upstairs features a large master suite, complete with a
spa-like bathroom and private deck. Three more bedrooms and an
office also occupied the second floor, while the third floor is
appointed with a second master suite or recreation space.The
carriage house offers garage space and the opportunity for a
beautiful bonus space.
66 Williams Street, College Hill, Providence, RI
$5,500,000Listed by Heidi
Farmer and Liz
Andrews. Exclusively represented in Boston by
Madison Dulgarian.
This brick mansion offers a rare opportunity to live on an acre
of beautifully manicured private grounds atop Providence’s renowned
and historic College Hill. This estate offers over 11,000 square
feet of gracious living on three impressively finished levels all
elevated to the finest quality to enchant today’s most discerning
buyer. The owners took great care in the thoughtful restoration
process, enhancing what was already a magnificent home to exceed
today’s modern standards. Built in 1810 by prominent businessman
John Corliss, it was purchased in 1812 by wealthy merchant Edward
Carrington upon his return from China, where he served as American
Consul. Carringtonassembled an outstanding collection of
furnishings for his home in the early 19th century. The estate
remained in theCarringtonfamily for three generations.
