$12.8 Million Brookline Home Must Be Seen to be Believed

BROOKLINE, MA -- This week's Wow House has to be seen to be believed.

It's an architectural puzzle that somehow fits together perfectly, with a floating staircase, a five-car garage with turntable, pool, wine cellar and (key for New England weather) a heated driveway. The price is, perhaps, not so hot for most of us, at $12.8 million.

• Address: 55 Leicester St, Brookline, Massachusetts
• Price: $12,800,000
• Square Feet: 9294
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 8 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1995
• Features: 55 Leicester defines luxurious living in a premier, private Brookline location.The grand foyer with its high ceilings, sets the tone for this magnificent home & leads into a desirable open concept floor plan. The centerpiece of the home is the architecturally stunning, floating main staircase which is a piece of art itself. All the rooms in this exquisite estate are drenched in light, with views of the spectacular landscaped grounds thanks to the wall of windows that covers the rear of the home. The elegant dining room seats over 20 guests & there is a fabulous 3rd fl entertainment room. The sprawling master showcases 20ft windows, a balcony, vast en-suite bath/dressing room & its own loft w/ private office. 7-BRs in total, with features that incl personal staircases to private lofts, en-suite baths & direct-access balconies. Notable features include: elevator, 5 car garage w/ turntable, pool/pool house, roof deck, wine cellar, one-touch lighting system, heated driveway. A must see!

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