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.Every inch of the property
is filled with lavish, neo-classical elements such as grand columns
and pilasters, expansive bays and balconies, keystone arches,
delicate balustrades, and scrolled corbels.
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.
unparalleledbeauty and character are simply incomparable to
anything else in the Cambridge and greater Boston
area.
Street was listed at $7,900,000 and sold by Gibson Sotheby’s
International Realty’s Susan Condrick.
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