131
Sumner Street
Newton Centre
This
landmark mansard Victorian, listed in the National Register of
Historic Places, built in 1865 and totally renovated a year ago,
sits proudly on a 13,883 square foot corner lot in a most desirable
Newton Centre neighborhood within walking distance of shops, restaurants,
houses of worship, and the MBTA.
The
phenomenal restoration and expansion now includes 15 rooms, 7
bedrooms, and 4 ½ baths. This imposing structure combines
19th century detailing with state of the art 21st century amenities.
A
new wrap-around porch consisting of a blend of mahogany, cedar,
and pine woodworking welcomes you to this extraordinary residence.
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First
Floor
10 foot ceilings boast multiple moldings. The original marble
fireplace in the living room and the built-in china cabinet
with leaded glass in the parlor have been carefully restored.
The spacious dining room's large bay window overlooks the
lush side yard. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops,
a center island with a 5 burner Bosch gas cooktop with a
downvent, Ashland custom cherry cabinets, Bosch double oven,
36" stainless steel refrigerator, Bosch stainless steel
dishwasher, and a trash compactor. The sunny breakfast area
leads to a 15 by 23 stepdown family room with fireplace
and French doors to a brick patio.
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Second
Floor
The second floor is accessible by both the original sweeping
front mahogany stairway and a rear staircase from the kitchen
area. It features an expansive master suite with a 15 by
11 walk in closet and large bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. There
are 3 additional bedrooms on this floor, another bathroom,
a laundry room, and an open area study with built-ins.
Third
Floor
The third floor consists of 3 bedrooms and a full bath.
Finished
Basement
The finished basement includes a 21 by 29 ft. media room,
a 10 by 26 ft. exercise room (or au-pair space) and a full
bath.
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Special
Amenities
- New
exterior red cedar clapboards
- New
shingle roof and wooden gutters
- 4
gas fired high efficiency gas furnances
- 4
new high efficiency central air conditioning systems
- an
irrigation system
-
200 amp electrical system
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- central
vac system
- security
system
- prewired
with coaxial cable and category 5 phone lines
- new
hardwood floors throughout
- new
copper plumbing
- new
brick entryways, walkways, and patio areas
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Sold
for
$1,850,000 |