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$2,400,000
5
Beds
3/1
Baths
3,860
Living Area
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Property Description
Glorious, bright and sunny shingle-style home in wonderful Wellesley Center neighborhood. Built for Katherine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful, who lived & wrote here, including in the 3rd-floor sanctuary she called “Bohemia.” Set back & framed by mature trees, the home blends historic character w/ gorgeous updates for modern family living & gracious entertaining. Stunning architectural details throughout, incl. wide open foyer, light-filled updated kitchen, rich fir flooring, oversized windows & charming porches at every turn. 4 corner BRs, including a beautiful primary suite with porch on 2nd floor. Breathtaking 3rd-floor retreat offers soaring ceilings, white shiplap paneling, a flood of natural light, along with a coffee bar, ensuite bath, dressing room, and laundry, ideal as a second primary suite, inspiring studio, home office, or game room. Finished playroom and extra storage in LL. Close walk to Wellesley Center shops, library, train, and Sprague School.
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Highlights
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- Parking Spots: 4
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 11
- Status: Closed
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial, Antique
- Year Built: 1907
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 2
- Foundation: Stone, Granite, Irregular
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Full, Partial, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
- Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Game Room, Bathroom, Foyer
- Roof: Wood, Shake
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Zoning: Sr10
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $2,000,000
- Taxes: $20,340
- Tax Year: 2026
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