Arlington Home Of The Week: $1.3M 'Purple Palace'

ARLINGTON, MA – The Purple Palace, the crown jewel of Jason Heights, was purchased 22 years ago on a whim five months after a blind date. Today, it sits just a few short blocks to Arlington Center, Spy Pond and Menotomy Rocks Park. It features four bedrooms, beautiful murals throughout, years of painstaking restoration and more. Check out the full listing on realtor.com.

• Address: 40 Irving St, Arlington, Massachusetts
• Price: $1,325,000
• Square Feet: 3576
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1864
• Features: Twenty two years ago a historic home was purchased on a whim 5 months after a fateful blind date. Today The Purple Palace is the crown Jewel of Jason Heights, unmistakable for its grandeur, history & breathtaking beauty. Remarkable details abound inside the 1864 Mansard Victorian. Graciously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, warmth from the wood-burning fireplace & years of painstaking restoration exemplify this stunning house. Filled with surprises at every turn including the reading nook in the turret, a master bath fit for a queen & king, & beautifully painted murals through the home. Situated on over 1/4 acre engulfed in trees, plantings & a natural landscape that was perfect for their two boys to learn, grow & explore. The property is located a few short blocks to Arlington Center, Spy Pond & Menotomy Rocks Park for the outdoor enthusiasts. A truly unique home, treasured by its owners for its bright sunny spaces & room for memories to be made, you will find no other like it!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.