Home of the Week: 1235-5 Monument St.

While this property is out of range for many homebuyers, it is a shining example of Concord's diverse real estate market. This elegant French country-style chateau is the work of Kistler and Knapp Builders of Acton, widely recognized for producing some of the finest quality residences for 30 years. The home was skillfully designed to accommodate executive entertaining with many grand settings while also offering warm and inviting areas for comfortable daily living.

This impressive home boasts over 12,000 square feet of living space distributed throughout three finished levels and 19 spacious, versatile rooms. The first level offers a blend of formal, relaxed  and lodging accommodations. The expansive 51 x 26 square foot living room provides the ideal venue for large gatherings while the 22 x 16 square foot dining area supplies a graceful background for more intimate affairs. For daily living, there is a 22 x 21 square foot gourmet kitchen, a 26 x 22 square foot fireplaced family room, a 17 x 22 square foot fireplaced game room and a marvelous 51 x 22 square foot skylit sunroom with a wet bar. The owners of this magnificent home can also enjoy the convenience of single-floor living with the luxurious 22 x 29 square foot fireplaced master suite.

The second level hosts two bedroom suites at 17 x 21 and 17 x 13 square feet and three additional bedrooms at 14 x 14 and 26 x 15 and 26 x 15 square feet. This floor also includes a 25 x 22 square foot exercise room and a 22 x 28 square foot playroom. The finished lower level adds 1,680 square feet of living space not included in the listed 10,551 total footage and boasts a wine cellar and massage room.

The flourishing six-acre grounds are a breathtaking landscape that fittingly introduces this splendid estate, especially as guest pull into the grand-arrival courtyard. Spectacular views can also be enjoyed from a stone terrace that overlooks the impeccably-maintained private scenery that also includes a small millpond.

This magnificent home is located in one of the finest estate locations in Concord on a private cul-de-sac and could likely be considered one of the grandest properties in town. While its price range may not fall within most residential budgets, homeowners can still capture its regal essence within their homes, just on a slighter smaller scale.

Location: 1235-5 Monument St.

Price: $5.3 million

Rooms: 19

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 5 full, 1 half

Fireplaces: 5

Living Area: 10,551 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 274,864 sq. ft. (6.31 acres)

Listing Agent: Melinda Mitchell Shumway, Hammond Residential, 978-771-4412

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