$2,900,000
6
Beds
3/3
Baths
5,400
Living Area
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Property Description
Grand In Town Historic Compound set behind granite posts and walls. The Albert Higgins house c1850 is one of Belmont's earliest homes. Perched above town with views of Boston in a sprawling country setting right out of Currier & Ives. The Main Italianate home features high ceilings, parlor windows & incredible details. This warm formal home features a welcoming gracious entry with sweeping Bullfinch staircase, an elegant front library, and chinoiserie painted oval dining room with bay window. A grand living room with arched marble fireplace is perfect for hosting holiday parties. Large sunny kitchen family room flanked with windows offers breathtaking scenic views of the grounds and city beyond. French doors lead to a spectacular yard complete with gardens, patios, stone walls and large trees. Upstairs offers numerous bedroom options including original top floor with natural wood. Restored 3 level Barn has 1 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment, work shop and ample storage. A Very Special Home!
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Highlights
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 8
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 15
- Status: Closed
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial, Antique, Italianate
- Year Built: 1850
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 2
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
- Year Built Details: Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Zoning: res
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
- Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, City View(s), Guest House, Stone Wall
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
- Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Paved Drive
- Covered Parking Spaces: 1
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Private Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $2,370,000
- Tax Year: 2024
- Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
- Taxes: $25,027
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