Newton Wow: $1.8M Home With Au-Pair Suite Just Hit Market

NEWTON, MA — If you're wondering why this house is so expensive, know this; According to realtor.com the median listing price in Newton is $1.2 million. This home went on the market Wednesday and although it's a bit above the median listing price in town, it's not the most expensive- by far. And comes with some character Built in the early 1900s it's got five rooms and a reasonable amount of square feet - and an au-pair suit downstairs.

Check out the rest of what the realtor has to say about it:

• Address: 131 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, Massachusetts
• Price: $1,795,000
• Square Feet: 3109
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1910
• Features: Situated at the entrance to the Ledges is this wonderful Grand Colonial. This home is sensational for both entertaining and raising your family. There is over 3100 sq.ft of living space including front to back living room with fireplace and screened in porch, formal dining room with fabulous built-ins, oversized deck with access from kitchen and dining room. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet, fireplace, and back porch. There are 2 more bedrooms on the second floor and 2 on the third floor and additional bath and office. Major improvement is a au-pair suite in the low-level with its own bedroom, kitchen, bath and private entrance. Super Newton Center location with easy access to The T, major highways, Boston College, and all the amazing shops in Chestnut Hill. Inviting and Enticing!

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