Newton Wow Estate: $3.6 Million Complete With Fancy Library

NEWTON, MA -- The library alone will make you say "wow." The home was built in 1895, complete with high ceilings and carriage house on more than an acre of land. Between the marbled staircases and the chef's kitchen you might just walk around with your mouth dropped open. And speaking of drops, this estate has been on the market since at least 2015. According to the folks at realtor.com the price has dropped a few times though. It was originally listed at $4.6 million.

Check out what else the folks at realtor.com have to say about it:

• Address: 61 Gate House Rd, Newton, Massachusetts
• Price: $3,580,000
• Square Feet: 6,806
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1895
• Features: Grand 1895 Classical Revival, one of the great properties on a private road in the prestigious estate area of Old Chestnut Hill. This magnificent high ceilinged residence with carriage house is replete with original details, woodwork and craftsmanship that cannot be found today at any price. Stunning great room with pegged parquet floor, French doors and dramatic Italian marble fireplace. Formal mahogany paneled library with fireplace. Formal paneled dining room with French doors and marble fireplace. Music room includes marble fireplace. Large foyer marked by grand staircase. Exceptionally large butler's pantry. Second and third floors include 8 bedrooms and a laundry room allowing for versatile use of space. Over an acre of lush & mature grounds and trees. Imagine finding an estate of comparable privacy and beauty within a few miles of Cambridge and Boston as well as close proximity to medical centers and innovative districts.

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