Belmont Home of the Week: 'Historic' 170 Brighton St.

Every home has a story. Unfortunately, not every owner receives the benefit of learning the unique background of their residence and the distinctive chronicle of its previous occupants. Here at 170 Brighton St., its past is well documented, specifically by the Belmont Historic District Commission, and explains why this address shares a significant piece in Belmont's history.

This property is locally known as the Jonathan Frost House. Frost was born in 1788 on the Frost Homestead on Pleasant St., sold that home to his son and built 170 Brighton St. for his wife and eight children. Frost, originally a trained bricklayer, later entered the market gardening business and his son continued that profession on the farm when he purchased it after his father's death. The house remained in the Frost family until it was bought by Walter Lenk in 1920 who developed a wholesale flower business called Belmont Gardens where he produced the rare hybrid, the Belmont Gardenia.

With that rich background, this home holds significant standing in the Belmont community and while it has been greatly renovated, it has still retained its vintage charm, which includes six fireplaces. That successful combination is now a comprehensive residence that flaunts vintage flavor and charm and still offer all of today's comfort and conveniences.

In addition to its interesting past, another very appealing aspect of this property is its liberal layout. It offers 4,187 square feet of living space throughout ten rooms and three finished levels. The first floor consists of a large 32 x 13 square foot fireplaced living room, an 18 x 14 square foot formal dining area, a 22 x 17 square foot fireplaced family room with a wet bar and a 14 x 6 square foot kitchen. It also boasts versatile areas with an 11 x 8 square foot library and a 15 x 13 square foot bonus room.

The second level hosts lodging accommodations with a 14 x 10 square foot fireplaced master bedroom, two fireplaced bedrooms at 16 x 15 square feet and an 18 x 11 square foot bedroom. A fifth bedroom is located on the third level measuring at 19 x 12 square feet.

This is a great opportunity for prospective homebuyers who are not only searching for the perfect family residence but also for those who appreciate and treasure local history. It is also the perfect comfortable residence constructively and aesthetically; truly an ideal combination.

 

Location: 170 Brighton St.

Price: $1,385,000

Rooms: 10

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3 full

Fireplaces: 6

Living Area: 4,187 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 25,942 sq. ft. (.6 acre)

Listing Agent: David Hurley, Lawndale Realty, 617-826-3497

 

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