The AMAZING Bigelow House Condo Complex is home to this beautifully restored/updated oversized two-level unit! Atop a tall hill and situated on five acres of grassy lawn surrounded by thick woods, the incredible restoration/renovation was the work of the THIS OLD HOUSE crew in their 2nd TV season! Bob Villa, Norm Abrams, and the entire crew created 5 truly special and elegant condo units from what was originally a very large 1880s home designed by world-renowned architect H.H. Richardson. Many of the late 19th century building elements and details are intact, and the result is five spectacular units, of which #80 (an end unit) is the 2nd largest and perhaps the most stunning, architecturally and aesthetically. A great chef's kitchen, grand sunken living room with massive stone fireplace, cozy sunroom, 2 bedrooms (both with en suite baths), and beautifully kept expansive grounds. A one-car detached garage. In the heart of Newton. Convenient to highways, Boston, restaurants, and shops!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 210
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 169
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
- Bedroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Family Room Dimensions: 24 x 12
- Living Room Dimensions: 24 x 16
- Family Room Sqft: 288
- Living Room Sqft: 384
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Office/Study Room Level: Second
- Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sunken, Wainscoting
- Office/Study Room Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Interior, Recessed Lighting
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Second
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 3 Level: First
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Pedestal Sink
Interior Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Balcony - Interior
- Recessed Lighting
- Wainscoting
- Closet - Double
- Sun Room
- Home Office
- Foyer
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Window Features: Skylight
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 216
- Kitchen Dimensions: 18 x 13
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 234
Exterior and Lot Features
- Courtyard
- Patio
- Garden
- Stone Wall
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off Street, Common, Guest, Paved
- Parking Total: 2
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 5.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 217965
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Storage, Garden Area
- Association Fee: 1724
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1724
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 12757
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Dedham St to Brookline St to Ober Rd...take sharp left before cul de sac end, then follow to the top
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: S:82 B:015B L:0002D, 706294
- Zoning: MR3
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1890
- Building Area Total: 2346
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: End Unit
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Courtyard, Garden)
- Property Age: 135
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Townhouse, Garden, Attached
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
