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156 Ivy Street Brookline, MA 02446
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,747 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $4,860,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,747 sqft
Price per Sqft $720
Subdivision Cottage Farm
MLS Listing ID 72486281
Sold Date 06/15/20
Style Gothic Revival
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1851
Annual Tax Amount $52,218
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.810 Acres
Acres 0.81
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Where can you find a grand home w/the appeal of a country manor in a walkable urban location? In Cottage Farm, at 156 Ivy St. The historic Dexter-Hall House is sited on 8/10 acre abutting conservation land, walking distance to Fenway, hospitals, and Cambridge. Built in 1851 of Roxbury puddingstone and brick, w/slate roof and stone block foundation, it is replete w/beautiful architectural detail, including carved plaster moldings, exposed stone walls, and coffered ceilings. It was the lifelong home of Minna Hall, co-founder of Mass. Audubon, who developed her love of nature there. Blending original detail and thoughtful renovation, the home offers a large LR, formal DR, kitchen w/vaulted ceiling and breakfast nook, library w/custom built-ins, spacious master suite, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 2 studies, 5 fireplaces, and finished basement media room. Multi-zone hi-eff heat and C/A; 3-car garage w/electric car outlet. Walk to Green Line B, C, and D trains, Coolidge Corner, and BU campus.
Location
State MA
County Norfolk
Zoning S-7
Direction Amory St. to Worthington St., right on Cottage Farm Rd. which leads into Ivy St.
Rooms
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Full, Library, Office, Home Office, Bathroom, Media Room
Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate
Fireplaces Number 5
Appliance Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Laundry Second Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Professional Landscaping, Garden
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Utilities Available for Gas Range
Roof Type Slate
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Other
Foundation Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Gothic Revival
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