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$1,700,000
4
Beds
2/1
Baths
2,443
Living Area
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Property Description
Discover "Twelve Lanterns," a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home's historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
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Highlights
- Area: Marblehead Neck
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 4
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 12
- Status: Closed
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Villa, Italianate
- Year Built: 1911
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Construction: Frame, Stone
- Fireplaces: 1
- Foundation: Granite, Other
- Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
- Roof: Clay
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Year Built Source: Owner
- Basement: Partial, Unfinished
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Concrete
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Attic Access, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Gallery, Bonus Room, Office, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Zoning: Lsr
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Amenities
- Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
- Security Features: Security System
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Utilities
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $2,003,100
- Taxes: $17,948
- Tax Year: 2024
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